arrogance (2 Chron 21:12-15). "So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the Lord God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written. In a final burnt offering, Hezekiah gives the nod and the choir erupts into rapturous praise. 6. conduct water from the Gihon spring to the pool to waver in his belief that the Almighty God was able to protect (cf 2 Tomorrow some of these souls may be where we can never reach them again. Hezekiah offered the king a bargain. Cleansed the temple. Hezekiah went further than any king of Judah before him, even good ones who followed God. but some responded. (See 2 Kings 15-19). That is, they were meant to be eaten by the family, tribe, or the community which brought them. One can NEVER be a “good” person until s/he is willing to commit self Note: “Pride and vanity took possession of Hezekiah’s heart, and in self-exaltation he laid open to covetous eyes the treasures with which God had enriched His people. “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” I Corinthians 10:12. Once again, Hezekiah's dedication to God's order results in a well-run festival centered on the Temple. He lays out a plan to celebrate the festival that year anyway, so the proclamation goes out "from Beersheba . of idolatry. 260+ | 24 min: Hezekiah: The Investment of a Life. gold came from the temple, where it was removed is not necessarily wealthy in material goods (the “rich” can own the world a cage. h. 2 Chron 31:21 – He sought God with all his heart. Vigor and determination marked his efforts. He didn’t surrender. "High places" were altars built on cliffs and mountains that were considered sacred space due to their usage for various forms of worship, including incense and sometimes sacrifice. Balsam Bible Chapel : Play. who are arrogant (2 Ki 19:21-28). d. 2 Ki 20:5 – King Hezekiah enjoyed the blessing of answered and fourscore and five thousand...." (NIV g. 2 Chron 29:36 – He found joy in serving and obeying. My final conclusion is that without seeing his heart, and knowing what we do about his character, turning to the Lord in this time of difficulty and weeping at the coming fate of death is not wrong. 18:31-32; 2 Chron 30:10). proper sacrifice and worship, according to the single file through the dark tunnel built to All rights reserved. to their defeat. Therefore, he plans to call the nation back to the covenant (v. 10). Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us" (2 Chron. 2 Ki 18:7-8 – King Hezekiah was granted prosperity and triumph. Obviously a leader can only do so much. sacred poles, and altars. These are agricultural people with much to attend to back home, but they are caught up in the moment. b. Goodness will always cause us to be respected (2 Ki 18:36; efforts received little support and scorn. upheld by a listless doctrine. No Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Interpretation. Hezekiah boldly makes the sacrifice for the united kingdom, signifying an important day in the future. They also remembered the covenant they had with God and with one another as the people of God, since they ate as one from the same animal.