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He took courage, and built up all the wall that was broken down, and raised [it] up to the towers, and the other wall outside, and strengthened Millo [in] the city of David, and made weapons and shields in abundance.

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Faith in Action

Matthew Henry's commentary highlights a key principle: true faith in God is paired with practical action. Hezekiah didn't just pray for deliverance; he took courage and undertook massive preparations—rebuilding walls, adding towers, and making weapons. This teaches that genuine faith is not passive but is expressed through diligent and wise effort.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 32:5

18th Century

Theologian

The breaches in the wall of Jerusalem were not entirely due to the old hostility of Joash; they may have been caused either by neglect and careless…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 32:5

19th Century

Bishop

Also he strengthened himself.And he took courage (2 Chronicles 15:8; [Reference 2 Chronic…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 32:5

17th Century

Pastor

Also he strengthened himself
In the Lord his God, and fortified his city, and put it in the best manner of defence h…

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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…