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and said to them, Hear me, you Levites; now sanctify yourselves, and sanctify the house of Yahweh, the God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place.

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Personal Holiness First

Hezekiah's command was twofold: first, for the Levites to sanctify themselves, and second, to sanctify the Temple. Commentators see this as a crucial sequence, emphasizing that personal holiness and spiritual preparation are prerequisites for engaging in the work of God and leading corporate worship.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 29:5

18th Century

Theologian

Sanctify yourselves now—Following David’s example, Hezekiah gives this command, likely knowing that the priests had contracted many defileme…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 29:5

19th Century

Bishop

Hear me.2 Chronicles 15:2; 2 Chronicles 20:15.

Sanctify now yourselves. — See N…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 29:5

17th Century

Pastor

And said unto them, hear me, you Levites; sanctify yourselves ,
&c.] By washing their bodies and their garments, tha…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 29:1–19

17th Century

Minister

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 …