2 Chronicles 32:33

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 32:33

(33) And they buried him . . . honour at his death.—Statements peculiar to the chronicler. They go to prove an authority besides the canonical books of Kings.The chiefest.—Rather, the ascent—i.e., the way up to the royal tombs. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 20:16.) “The sons of David” are the kings of the house of David. Hezekiah may have chosen a favourite spot for his burial-place; but, as his successors Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah likewise, were not laid in the tombs of the kings, it would appear that... 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

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

ASSYRIA THREATENS JUDAH (vv.1-18) Assyria had before this conquered the ten tribes (2 Kings 17:1-41), and their king, Sennacharib, confident of taking Judah also, came to encamp against the fortified cities (v.1). The Lord did not send him because of any guilt on Judah's part, as was the case with Israel, but it was to be a test of the faith of the godly king Hezekiah. He consulted with his leaders and commanders to stop the water from the springs which were outside the city (v.4),... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

MANASSEH TO THE CAPTIVITY MANASSEH AND AMON (2 Chronicles 33:0 ) The history of the first-named is divided into three parts: (1) the outline of his character and reign down to the crisis of his punishment (2 Chronicles 33:1-10 ); (2) his affliction and repentance in Babylon (2 Chronicles 33:11-13 ); and (3) his later career and death (2 Chronicles 33:14-20 ). The first part was considered in Kings. For the reference to “groves” and “the host of heaven,” compare Deuteronomy 16:21 ;... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Chronicles 32:1-33

The Overthrow of Sennacherib 2 Chronicles 32:0 THE thirty-second chapter opens with words which we ought to be able to continue, if there is any inspiration in fancy, if we have any sense of true logic. The opening words are "After these things." The narrator may retire, for after our previous studies we are able to complete the sentence. Let us see whether this be not so, or whether imagination may be worsted in this insignificant attempt to eke out a record begun by inspiration. What "these... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Chronicles 32:32-33

Here's the end of Hezekiah, which forms the final end of end of all. Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt, thou return. But the memory of the just is blessed! read more

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