The greatness of Hezekiah. I. HIS WEALTH . 1 . Large. "Much riches" ( 2 Chronicles 32:27 ); "very much substance" ( 2 Chronicles 32:29 ). In this he resembled Solomon ( 2 Chronicles 9:22 ) and Jehoshaphat ( 2 Chronicles 17:5 ). 2 . Varied. II. HIS WORKS . 1 . Treasuries. For his gold, silver, precious stones; for spices, shields, and goodly vessels. 2 . Storehouses. For his corn, wine, and oil. 3 . Stalls. For his beasts and herds. 4. ... read more
Hezekiah's happiness. 1 . There can be no question at all as to Hezekiah's greatness. He was one of the greatest of the kings of Judah; not more than two, or three at the most, can be named as being greater than he. 2 . Or as to the excellency of his estate (see text, 2 Chronicles 32:27-29 ). He had all that his heart could wish, so far as temporal possessions were concerned. 3 . Or as to the regard in which he was held by his subjects. They evidently "delighted to honour"... read more
Cotes for flocks should be tendered, conversely, flocks to the stalls, i.e. stalls full of flocks. read more
Stopped the upper watercourse , etc. (see our 2 Chronicles 32:3 , 2 Chronicles 32:4 ). What Hezekiah "stopped" was the spring, or more strictly access to it, and guided its prized waters down, probably by an underground channel, to Siloam, or else to the pool in the city which he had constructed and enclosed by that "another wall without" ( 2 Chronicles 32:5 ), west of the "city of David." read more
See 2 Chronicles 32:3 note. Either then or afterward, Hezekiah conducted the water of this spring by an underground channel down the Tyropoeon valley to a pool or reservoir (marginal reference). read more
2 Chronicles 32:29. He provided him cities He repaired, fortified, and beautified them, for the honour and safety of his kingdom. And possessions of flocks and herds in abundance The riches of those countries consisted chiefly in abundance of cattle. read more
2 Chronicles 32:30. Hezekiah stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon A rivulet near Jerusalem, consisting of two streams, the upper, which was brought into one pool, called the upper pool, (Isaiah 7:3,) and the lower, which was brought into another, called the lower pool, Isaiah 22:9. The former he diverted, and brought by pipes into Jerusalem, which was a work of great art and labour. And brought it straight down to the city of David Whereas before it fetched a compass, and therefore... read more
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
wine = new wine. Hebrew. tirosh. App-27 . cotes. Anglo-Saxon for enclosures. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 32:27
If Hezekiah not only began to negotiate, but actually paid the precious metals, etc; with which he offered to buy off the invasion of Sennacherib ( 2 Kings 18:14-16 ), he may have become considerably recouped by the presents and gifts subsequently, liberally it would appear, brought to him (see our 2 Chronicles 32:23 ), and it is possible that this may give us some further clue to where it was that his heart strayed, while displaying his wealth and treasures to the messengers of... read more