29:1 Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 1 , Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
29:2 He did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight, just as his ancestor David had done.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 2 , He did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight, just as his ancestor David had done.
29:3 In the very first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple of the LORD and repaired them.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 3 , In the very first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple of the LORD and repaired them.
29:4 He summoned the priests and Levites to meet him at the courtyard east of the Temple.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 4 , He summoned the priests and Levites to meet him at the courtyard east of the Temple.
29:5 He said to them, 'Listen to me, you Levites! Purify yourselves, and purify the Temple of the LORD, the God of your ancestors. Remove all the defiled things from the sanctuary.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 5 , He said to them, 'Listen to me, you Levites! Purify yourselves, and purify the Temple of the LORD, the God of your ancestors. Remove all the defiled things from the sanctuary.
29:6 Our ancestors were unfaithful and did what was evil in the sight of the LORD our God. They abandoned the LORD and his Temple; they turned their backs on him.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 6 , Our ancestors were unfaithful and did what was evil in the sight of the LORD our God. They abandoned the LORD and his Temple; they turned their backs on him.
29:7 They also shut the doors to the Temple's foyer, and they snuffed out the lamps. They stopped burning incense and presenting burnt offerings at the sanctuary of the God of Israel.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 7 , They also shut the doors to the Temple's foyer, and they snuffed out the lamps. They stopped burning incense and presenting burnt offerings at the sanctuary of the God of Israel.
29:8 That is why the LORD's anger has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem. He has made us an object of dread, horror, and ridicule, as you can so plainly see.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 8 , That is why the LORD's anger has fallen upon Judah and Jerusalem. He has made us an object of dread, horror, and ridicule, as you can so plainly see.
29:9 Our fathers have been killed in battle, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 9 , Our fathers have been killed in battle, and our sons and daughters and wives are in captivity.
29:10 But now I will make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 10 , But now I will make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us.
29:11 My dear Levites, do not neglect your duties any longer! The LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to lead the people in worship and make offerings to him.'
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 11 , My dear Levites, do not neglect your duties any longer! The LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to lead the people in worship and make offerings to him.'
29:12 Then these Levites got right to work: From the clan of Kohath: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah. From the clan of Merari: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel. From the clan of Gershon: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 12 , Then these Levites got right to work: From the clan of Kohath: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah. From the clan of Merari: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel. From the clan of Gershon: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah.
29:13 From the family of Elizaphan: Shimri and Jeiel. From the family of Asaph: Zechariah and Mattaniah.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 13 , From the family of Elizaphan: Shimri and Jeiel. From the family of Asaph: Zechariah and Mattaniah.
29:14 From the family of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei. From the family of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 14 , From the family of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei. From the family of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel.
29:15 These men called together their fellow Levites, and they purified themselves. Then they began to purify the Temple of the LORD, just as the king had commanded. They were careful to follow all the LORD's instructions in their work.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 15 , These men called together their fellow Levites, and they purified themselves. Then they began to purify the Temple of the LORD, just as the king had commanded. They were careful to follow all the LORD's instructions in their work.
29:16 The priests went into the sanctuary of the Temple of the LORD to cleanse it, and they took out to the Temple courtyard all the defiled things they found. From there the Levites carted it all out to the Kidron Valley.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 16 , The priests went into the sanctuary of the Temple of the LORD to cleanse it, and they took out to the Temple courtyard all the defiled things they found. From there the Levites carted it all out to the Kidron Valley.
29:17 The work began on a day in early spring, and in eight days they had reached the foyer of the LORD's Temple. Then they purified the Temple of the LORD itself, which took another eight days. So the entire task was completed in sixteen days.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 17 , The work began on a day in early spring, and in eight days they had reached the foyer of the LORD's Temple. Then they purified the Temple of the LORD itself, which took another eight days. So the entire task was completed in sixteen days.
29:18 Then the Levites went to King Hezekiah and gave him this report: 'We have purified the Temple of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the Bread of the Presence with all its utensils.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 18 , Then the Levites went to King Hezekiah and gave him this report: 'We have purified the Temple of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the Bread of the Presence with all its utensils.
29:19 We have also recovered all the utensils taken by King Ahaz when he was unfaithful and closed the Temple. They are now in front of the altar of the LORD, purified and ready for use.'
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 19 , We have also recovered all the utensils taken by King Ahaz when he was unfaithful and closed the Temple. They are now in front of the altar of the LORD, purified and ready for use.'
29:20 Early the next morning King Hezekiah gathered the city officials and went to the Temple of the LORD.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 20 , Early the next morning King Hezekiah gathered the city officials and went to the Temple of the LORD.
29:21 They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the Temple, and for Judah. The king commanded the priests, who were descendants of Aaron, to sacrifice the animals on the altar of the LORD.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 21 , They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the Temple, and for Judah. The king commanded the priests, who were descendants of Aaron, to sacrifice the animals on the altar of the LORD.
29:22 So they killed the bulls, and the priests took the blood and sprinkled it on the altar. Next they killed the rams and sprinkled their blood on the altar. And finally, they did the same with the lambs.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 22 , So they killed the bulls, and the priests took the blood and sprinkled it on the altar. Next they killed the rams and sprinkled their blood on the altar. And finally, they did the same with the lambs.
29:23 The male goats for the sin offering were then brought before the king and the assembly of people, who laid their hands on them.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 23 , The male goats for the sin offering were then brought before the king and the assembly of people, who laid their hands on them.
29:24 The priests then killed the goats as a sin offering and sprinkled their blood on the altar to make atonement for the sins of all Israel. The king had specifically commanded that this burnt offering and sin offering should be made for all Israel.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 24 , The priests then killed the goats as a sin offering and sprinkled their blood on the altar to make atonement for the sins of all Israel. The king had specifically commanded that this burnt offering and sin offering should be made for all Israel.
29:25 King Hezekiah then stationed the Levites at the Temple of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres. He obeyed all the commands that the LORD had given to King David through Gad, the king's seer, and the prophet Nathan.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 25 , King Hezekiah then stationed the Levites at the Temple of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres. He obeyed all the commands that the LORD had given to King David through Gad, the king's seer, and the prophet Nathan.
29:26 The Levites then took their positions around the Temple with the instruments of David, and the priests took their positions with the trumpets.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 26 , The Levites then took their positions around the Temple with the instruments of David, and the priests took their positions with the trumpets.
29:27 Then Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be placed on the altar. As the burnt offering was presented, songs of praise to the LORD were begun, accompanied by the trumpets and other instruments of David, king of Israel.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 27 , Then Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be placed on the altar. As the burnt offering was presented, songs of praise to the LORD were begun, accompanied by the trumpets and other instruments of David, king of Israel.
29:28 The entire assembly worshiped the LORD as the singers sang and the trumpets blew, until all the burnt offerings were finished.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 28 , The entire assembly worshiped the LORD as the singers sang and the trumpets blew, until all the burnt offerings were finished.
29:29 Then the king and everyone with him bowed down in worship.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 29 , Then the king and everyone with him bowed down in worship.
29:30 King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to praise the LORD with the psalms of David and Asaph the seer. So they offered joyous praise and bowed down in worship.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 30 , King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to praise the LORD with the psalms of David and Asaph the seer. So they offered joyous praise and bowed down in worship.
29:31 Then Hezekiah declared, 'The dedication ceremony has come to an end. Now bring your sacrifices and thanksgiving offerings to the Temple of the LORD.' So the people brought their sacrifices and thanksgiving offerings, and those whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings, too.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 31 , Then Hezekiah declared, 'The dedication ceremony has come to an end. Now bring your sacrifices and thanksgiving offerings to the Temple of the LORD.' So the people brought their sacrifices and thanksgiving offerings, and those whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings, too.
29:32 The people brought to the LORD seventy bulls, one hundred rams, and two hundred lambs for burnt offerings.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 32 , The people brought to the LORD seventy bulls, one hundred rams, and two hundred lambs for burnt offerings.
29:33 They also brought six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep as sacrifices.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 33 , They also brought six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep as sacrifices.
29:34 But there were too few priests to prepare all the burnt offerings, so their relatives the Levites helped them until the work was finished and until more priests had been purified. For the Levites had been more conscientious about purifying themselves than the priests.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 34 , But there were too few priests to prepare all the burnt offerings, so their relatives the Levites helped them until the work was finished and until more priests had been purified. For the Levites had been more conscientious about purifying themselves than the priests.
29:35 There was an abundance of burnt offerings, along with the usual drink offerings, and a great deal of fat from the many peace offerings. So the Temple of the LORD was restored to service.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 35 , There was an abundance of burnt offerings, along with the usual drink offerings, and a great deal of fat from the many peace offerings. So the Temple of the LORD was restored to service.
29:36 And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced greatly because of what God had done for the people, for everything had been accomplished so quickly.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 29 , Verse 36 , And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced greatly because of what God had done for the people, for everything had been accomplished so quickly.
