历代志下 32:31 CUNPSS

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

Hezekiah’s political administration (32:1-33)To the writer of Chronicles, Hezekiah’s religious reforms were the most important feature of his reign. Politically, he was able to remain independent of Assyria, but only because God intervened in response to his faith (32:1-23; see notes on 2 Kings 18:13-19:37). He also made Judah prosperous. But pride in his achievements led him to become friendly with Babylon, the rising power in the region. It was a policy that later brought disaster upon Judah... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 32:31

Babylon. The first occurrence of the name in connection with Judah. the wonder. Compare 2 Chronicles 32:24 . 2Ki 20:10 , 2 Kings 20:11 .Isaiah 38:7 , Isaiah 38:8 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 32:31

31. in the business of the ambassadors who sent . . . to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, c.—They brought a present ( :- see on :-), and a letter of congratulation on his recovery, in which particular enquiries were made about the miracle of the sun's retrocession—a natural phenomenon that could not fail to excite great interest and curiosity at Babylon, where astronomy was so much studied. At the same time, there is reason to believe that they proposed a defensive league... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

M. Hezekiah chs. 29-32In contrast to Ahaz, we can see Hezekiah’s love for Yahweh in how he cared for the temple. Ahaz’s reign was full of war, but Hezekiah enjoyed peace. God rewarded Hezekiah’s spiritual restoration of Judah with a remarkable military deliverance. Yet "good king" Hezekiah was not the completely faithful Son of David whose kingdom God had promised to establish forever (1 Chronicles 17:11-14)."He is the ’golden boy’ of Chronicles." [Note: Wilcock, p. 242.] The Chronicler gave... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 32:24-33

5. Hezekiah’s humility and greatness 32:24-33Hezekiah fell short of being the perfect Son of David, just like all the rest of Judah’s monarchs. Yet when his heart did become proud because of God’s blessings, he humbled himself (2 Chronicles 32:25-26). Consequently, God postponed His discipline (2 Chronicles 32:26).Hezekiah was immensely wealthy and enjoyed much honor in his day (2 Chronicles 32:27-30; cf. Solomon). God rewarded his faithfulness and commitment. The Chronicler passed over... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

Reign of Hezekiah (concluded)This chapter abbreviates the account of Sennacherib’s invasion as related in 2 Kings 18:13; 2 Kings 20:21, but supplements it by various particulars respecting Hezekiah’s preparation to meet the attack.3. To stop the waters, etc.] The chief spring which was thus stopped (or ’hidden’) was the fountain of Gihon: see 2 Chronicles 32:30. 4. The brook] lit. ’torrent-valley.’ The Gihon spring was in the ravine of the Kidron.6. The street of the gate] RV ’the broad place... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 32:31

(31) Howbeit.—Literally, And thus; that is, and when things were thus prosperous with him. In the midst of Hezekiah’s prosperity, God left him for a moment to himself, by way of putting him to the proof.The princes of Babylon.—The same vague plural which we have already noticed in 2 Chronicles 28:16; 2 Chronicles 30:6, and 2 Chronicles 32:4, supra. The king who “sent letters and a present “to Hezekiah, with congratulations on his recovery from Sickness, and overtures of alliance against the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

HEZEKIAH: THE RELIGIOUS VALUE OF MUSIC2 Chronicles 29:1-36; 2 Chronicles 30:1-27; 2 Chronicles 31:1-21; 2 Chronicles 32:1-33THE bent of the chronicler’s mind is well illustrated by the proportion of space assigned to ritual by him and by the book of Kings respectively. In the latter a few lines only are devoted to ritual, and the bulk of the space is given to the invasion of Sennacherib, the embassy from Babylon, etc., while in Chronicles ritual occupies about three times as many verses as... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

CHAPTER 32 Sennacherib’s Invasion, the Deliverance, and the Passing of Hezekiah 1. Sennacherib’s invasion (2 Chronicles 32:1-2 ) 2. The king’s counsel and trust in God (2 Chronicles 32:3-8 ) 3. Sennacherib’s threatening and arrogance (2 Chronicles 32:9-16 ) 4. Sennacherib’s defiance of God (2 Chronicles 32:17-19 ) 5. Hezekiah’s and Isaiah’s prayer (2 Chronicles 32:20 ) 6. The deliverance (2 Chronicles 32:21-23 ) 7. Hezekiah’s illness, pride and departure (2 Chronicles 32:24-33 )... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Chronicles 32:31

32:31 Howbeit in [the business of] the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was [done] in the land, God left him, to {u} try him, that he might know all [that was] in his heart.(u) Here we see the reason why the faithful are tempted, which is to determine whether they have faith or not, and that they may feel the presence of God who does not allow them to be overcome by temptations, but in their weakness administers strength. read more