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An Extraordinary Atonement
Commentators note the unusual scale of this sacrifice—seven each of four types of animals. This wasn't a standard offering. Its extraordinary size was meant to reflect the extraordinary depth of sin that had defiled the kingdom, the sanctuary, and the people of Judah during the previous reign of idolatry. It teaches that the response to sin should match the gravity of the offense.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 29:21
18th Century
Theologian
Hezekiah began his restoration of the worship of the LORD with an unusually comprehensive sin-offering. This offering included the four main kinds …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 29:21
19th Century
Bishop
Seven bullocks ... rams ... lambs. — For a burnt offering (‘ôlah). See the legal prescriptions respecting the sin offering ([Refe…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 29:21
17th Century
Pastor
And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the s…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 29:20–36
17th Century
Minister
As soon as Hezekiah heard that the temple was ready, he lost no time. Atonement must be made for the sins of the last reign. It was not enough to l…