Translations
Modern
When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel.
Traditional
And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the Lord, and his people Israel.
Literal
And the leaders came, and Hezekiah, and they saw the heaps, and they blessed YHWH and His people Israel.
Latin
Cumque ingressi fuissent Ezechias et principes ejus, viderunt acervos, et benedixerunt Domino ac populo Israël.
Original
Hebrew
English
When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel.
Notes
Both the king and his people provided supplies for the temple. Israel came together to support the temple, and their response exceeded expectations and needs.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Hezekiah: A righteous king of Judah Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Offerings and Sacrifices
Topics
Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Hezekiah, in Reorganizing Temple Service Hezekiah: King of Judah: Restores the True Forms of Worship Liberality: Hezekiah Priest: Benefits of Regulations by Hezekiah Concerning Benefits to the Priests Tithes: Payment of, Resumed in Hezekiah's Reign