³⁶ Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced that God had prepared the people, since the events took place so suddenly.

⁸ For now we live, if you ^(A)stand fast in the Lord.

⁹ For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God,

⁴¹ Then those who ^[a]gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

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²² And they kept the ^(A)Feast of Unleavened Bread seven days with joy; for the Lord made them joyful, and ^(B)turned the heart ^(C)of the king of Assyria toward them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.

¹² Also ^(A)the hand of God was on Judah to give them singleness of heart to obey the command of the king and the leaders, ^(B)at the word of the Lord.

¹⁷ I know also, my God, that You ^(A)test the heart and ^(B)have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You. ¹⁸ O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people, and fix their heart toward You.

⁹ Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had ^(A)offered willingly to the Lord; and King David also rejoiced greatly.