My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

My sons. —A condescending term from the king, just as my father was a term of respect (2 Kings 2:12;…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

My sons
So, as the father of his people, he speaks of them in the most tender and affectionate manner:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When Hezekiah came to the crown, he applied himself at once to work reform. Those who begin with God, begin at the right end of their work, and it …

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