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A Return to Careful Worship
Commentators note that the verse's repetitive structure—detailing the killing and sprinkling for bullocks, then rams, then lambs—is intentional. The author emphasizes the meticulous care taken to follow the precise rituals prescribed in the Law of Moses, showing a deliberate return to proper, God-ordained worship after a period of neglect.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 29:22
19th Century
Bishop
Received the blood. — Caught it in bowls for sprinkling (Numbers 8:14).
And sprinkled it on the altar.<…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 29:22
17th Century
Pastor
So they killed the bullocks
The seven bullocks, that is, the priests killed them: and the priests receiv…
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…