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For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the assembly for offerings one thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the assembly a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.
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Generosity Fuels Worship
Commentators note the immense generosity of King Hezekiah and the princes, who provided thousands of animals for offerings. Scholars explain these were 'heave offerings' or 'thank offerings,' given from their own substance to enable the entire assembly to feast and rejoice before the Lord for an additional week. Their giving set a powerful example and facilitated corporate worship.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Did give ... gave. — Had presented (Exodus 35:24)—that is, for sacrifice as a tĕrûmâh, or “heave off…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation one thousand bullocks, and seven thousand sheep<…
Presbyterian
Many prayers were offered to God with the peace-offerings. In these, Israel looked to God as the God of their fathers, a God in covenant with them.…
