2 Chronicles 32:31

Translations

Modern

And so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.

Traditional

Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.

Literal

And so with the ambassadors of the heads of Babylon, those sending to him to inquire about the sign that was done in the land, God withdrew from him in order to test him, that He might know all in his heart.

Latin

Attamen in legatione principum Babylonis, qui missi fuerant ad eum ut interrogarent de portento quod acciderat super terram, dereliquit eum Deus ut tentaretur, et nota fierent omnia quæ erant in corde ejus.

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English

And so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.

Notes

2 Chronicles 32:31

The visit by the Babylonian envoys is described in more detail in 2 Kings 20:12–20. The Chronicler explains God's reasons for that visit.

Theme notes and profiles

Hezekiah

Related verses

Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.
Proverbs 17:3
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
John 15:5
I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
Genesis 22:1
Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.
2 Chronicles 32:24
In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. So he prayed to the LORD, who spoke to him and gave him a sign.
Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.
Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”
Malachi 3:2–3
But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.
Isaiah 39:1–8
At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness and recovery.
James 1:13
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
Job 1:11–12
But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”
Psalm 139:1–2
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

Parallels

2 Kings 20:1–11 Isaiah 38:1–8

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel

Glossary

Ambassador Astronomy Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah

Topics

Ambassadors: Berodach to Hezekiah Hezekiah: King of Judah: His Lack of Wisdom in Showing his Resources to Commissioners of Babylon Interpreter of Languages Pride: Hezekiah, in Displaying his Resources Temptation: A Test Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning

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