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2 Chronicles 32:22-24
New English Translation
2 Chronicles 32:22-24
New English Translation
22 The Lord delivered Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem from the power of King Sennacherib of Assyria and from all the other nations.[a] He made them secure on every side.[b] 23 Many were bringing presents[c] to the Lord in Jerusalem and precious gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From that time on he was respected by[d] all the nations.
Hezekiah’s Shortcomings and Accomplishments
24 In those days Hezekiah was stricken with a terminal illness.[e] He prayed to the Lord, who answered him and gave him a sign confirming that he would be healed.[f]
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- 2 Chronicles 32:22 tn Heb “and from the hand of all.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:22 tc The Hebrew text reads literally, “and he led him from all around.” However, the present translation prefers the Septuagint and Vulgate reading, which suggests an original text of וַיָּנַח לָהֶם מִסָּבִיב (vayyanakh lahem missaviv, “and he gave rest to them from all around”). See 2 Chr 15:15 and 20:30.
- 2 Chronicles 32:23 tn Or perhaps, “offerings.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:23 tn Heb “lifted up in the eyes of.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:24 tn Heb “was sick to the point of dying.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:24 tn Heb “and he spoke to him and a sign he gave to him.”
2 Chronicles 32:22-24
New King James Version
2 Chronicles 32:22-24
New King James Version
22 Thus the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all others, and [a]guided them on every side. 23 And many brought gifts to the Lord at Jerusalem, and (A)presents[b] to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was (B)exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter.
Hezekiah Humbles Himself(C)
24 (D)In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death, and he prayed to the Lord; and He spoke to him and gave him a sign.
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- 2 Chronicles 32:22 LXX gave them rest; Vg. gave them treasures
- 2 Chronicles 32:23 Lit. precious things
2 Chronicles 32:22-24
New International Version
2 Chronicles 32:22-24
New International Version
22 So the Lord saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib king of Assyria and from the hand of all others. He took care of them[a] on every side. 23 Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the Lord and valuable gifts(A) for Hezekiah king of Judah. From then on he was highly regarded by all the nations.
Hezekiah’s Pride, Success and Death(B)
24 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. He prayed to the Lord, who answered him and gave him a miraculous sign.(C)
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- 2 Chronicles 32:22 Hebrew; Septuagint and Vulgate He gave them rest
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