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Many brought gifts to Yahweh to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.
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God's Power Attracts Honor
Commentators explain that the gifts brought to Jerusalem were a direct response to God's miraculous deliverance from the Assyrian army. Scholars like John Gill note that surrounding nations were convinced the victory was from Israel's God, so they brought offerings to Him and presents to His king.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Invasion and Divine overthrow of Sennacherib. (Compare to 2 Kings 18:13–19:37.) The Assyrian monarch’s own record of the campaign may b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And many brought gifts to the Lord to Jerusalem Even out of neighbouring nations, things which they devoted to the s…
Presbyterian
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…
