Scripture Spot Logo

Verse of the Day

WEB

Author Spotlight

Loading featured author...

Report Issue

See a formatting issue or error?

Let us know →

So there was gathered much people together, and they stopped all the springs, and the brook that flowed through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?

Verse Takeaways

1

Faith in Action

Matthew Henry highlights a key spiritual principle from this verse: faith and practical action go hand-in-hand. Hezekiah's trust in God did not lead to passivity. Instead, it motivated him to take wise and decisive steps to defend his people. This serves as a model for believers to not just pray for deliverance, but also to use the practical means God has provided.

See 3 Verse Takeaways

Book Overview

2 Chronicles

Author

Audience

Composition

Teaching Highlights

Outline

+ 5 more

See Overview

Commentaries

6

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 32:4

18th Century

Theologian

The “brook” mentioned is likely not the Kidron, but the natural watercourse of the Gihon, which ran down the Tyropoeon valley (compare the note on …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 32:4

19th Century

Bishop

The fountains.Ma‘yânôth. 2 Chronicles 32:3 has “springs” (‘ayânôth).

The brook.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 32:4

17th Century

Pastor

So there was gathered much people together
At the instance of Hezekiah, his nobles and officers:

Premium

Go Ad-Free

Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library

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…