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Hezekiah the king, and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven.

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Leaders United in Prayer

Scholars note that the Chronicler explicitly states that both King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah prayed. While parallel accounts in Kings and Isaiah focus on Hezekiah's prayer, this verse highlights the powerful unity of political and spiritual leadership turning to God together in a crisis.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 32:9–22

18th Century

Theologian

The author of Chronicles compresses into 13 verses the history that occupies a chapter and a half in the book of Kings ([Reference 2 Kings 18:17–19…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 32:20

19th Century

Bishop

For this cause. — Upon this (‘al zôth). The reference is to the Assyrian blasphemies against Jehovah, which Heze…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 32:20

17th Century

Pastor

And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah,
the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 32:1–23

17th Century

Minister

Those who trust God with their safety must use proper means; otherwise, they tempt him. God will provide, but we also must do our part. Hezekiah ga…