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A Complete Shutdown of Worship
Commentators explain that the neglect under King Ahaz was total. The doors to the Temple were locked, preventing all access. The lamps, symbolizing God's presence, were extinguished, and the incense and sacrifices, representing prayer and atonement, were stopped. This wasn't a gradual decline but a deliberate and complete cessation of prescribed worship.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 29:7
19th Century
Bishop
The porch. —Of the holy place, or nave of the Temple; the only entrance to the two holy chambers.
Put out the lamps.…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 29:7
17th Century
Pastor
Also they have shut up the doors of the porch
So that there was no entering into the temple, ([Reference 2 Chronicle…
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 …