29:1–32:33 Hezekiah. The Chronicler devotes more attention to Hezekiah’s reign (715–687 b.c.) than to that of any other king since David and Solomon. Second Kings 18–20 concentrates mainly on Hezekiah’s role in the Assyrian crisis of 701 b.c. The Chronicler’s account primarily presents Hezekiah as a restorer and reformer of Judah’s worship.
2 Chron. 29:3 Hezekiah opened the doors of the house of the Lord, reversing his father’s action (28:24).
2 Chron. 29:4–5 The filth refers to pagan worship objects in the sanctuary, which were to be removed and burned in the Kidron Valley (v. 16).
2 Chron. 29:6 Unfaithful and forsaken are key terms in Chronicles (see “broke faith” in note on 1 Chron. 2:3–8).
2 Chron. 29:8 an object of horror, of astonishment, and of hissing. See Jer. 29:18.
2 Chron. 29:16–17 The work of cleansing the temple took two weeks, until the sixteenth day of the first month, two days past the proper date of Passover (see Num. 9:1–11 and note on 2 Chron. 30:2–4).
2 Chron. 29:18–19 All the utensils that King Ahaz discarded in his reign . . . we have made ready and consecrated. See note on 1 Chron. 28:11–19.
2 Chron. 29:20–22 sin offering. See Lev. 4:1–5:13.
2 Chron. 29:23 Laid their hands on them recalls the scapegoat ritual of the Day of Atonement (Lev. 16:20–22).
2 Chron. 29:25–30 The burnt offering signifies the people consecrating themselves to Yahweh (v. 31). the song to the Lord. See 1 Chron. 16:7.
2 Chron. 29:31–36 The sacrifices and thank offerings that the people bring to the temple are individual expressions of worship and thanksgiving.
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