32:1 After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, giving orders for his army to break through their walls.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 1 , After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, giving orders for his army to break through their walls.
32:2 When Hezekiah realized that Sennacherib also intended to attack Jerusalem,
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 2 , When Hezekiah realized that Sennacherib also intended to attack Jerusalem,
32:3 he consulted with his officials and military advisers, and they decided to stop the flow of the springs outside the city.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 3 , he consulted with his officials and military advisers, and they decided to stop the flow of the springs outside the city.
32:4 They organized a huge work crew to stop the flow of the springs, cutting off the brook that ran through the fields. For they said, 'Why should the kings of Assyria come here and find plenty of water?'
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 4 , They organized a huge work crew to stop the flow of the springs, cutting off the brook that ran through the fields. For they said, 'Why should the kings of Assyria come here and find plenty of water?'
32:5 Then Hezekiah further strengthened his defenses by repairing the wall wherever it was broken down and by adding to the fortifications and constructing a second wall outside the first. He also reinforced the Millo in the City of David and manufactured large numbers of weapons and shields.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 5 , Then Hezekiah further strengthened his defenses by repairing the wall wherever it was broken down and by adding to the fortifications and constructing a second wall outside the first. He also reinforced the Millo in the City of David and manufactured large numbers of weapons and shields.
32:6 He appointed military officers over the people and asked them to assemble before him in the square at the city gate. Then Hezekiah encouraged them with this address:
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 6 , He appointed military officers over the people and asked them to assemble before him in the square at the city gate. Then Hezekiah encouraged them with this address:
32:7 'Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side!
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 7 , 'Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side!
32:8 He may have a great army, but they are just men. We have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!' These words greatly encouraged the people.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 8 , He may have a great army, but they are just men. We have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!' These words greatly encouraged the people.
32:9 Then King Sennacherib of Assyria, while still besieging the town of Lachish, sent officials to Jerusalem with this message for Hezekiah and all the people in the city:
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 9 , Then King Sennacherib of Assyria, while still besieging the town of Lachish, sent officials to Jerusalem with this message for Hezekiah and all the people in the city:
32:10 'This is what King Sennacherib of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you think you can survive my siege of Jerusalem?
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 10 , 'This is what King Sennacherib of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you think you can survive my siege of Jerusalem?
32:11 Hezekiah has said, `The LORD our God will rescue us from the king of Assyria.' Surely Hezekiah is misleading you, sentencing you to death by famine and thirst!
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 11 , Hezekiah has said, `The LORD our God will rescue us from the king of Assyria.' Surely Hezekiah is misleading you, sentencing you to death by famine and thirst!
32:12 Surely you must realize that Hezekiah is the very person who destroyed all the LORD's shrines and altars. He commanded Judah and Jerusalem to worship at only the one altar at the Temple and to make sacrifices on it alone.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 12 , Surely you must realize that Hezekiah is the very person who destroyed all the LORD's shrines and altars. He commanded Judah and Jerusalem to worship at only the one altar at the Temple and to make sacrifices on it alone.
32:13 'Surely you must realize what I and the other kings of Assyria before me have done to all the people of the earth! Were any of the gods of those nations able to rescue their people from my power?
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 13 , 'Surely you must realize what I and the other kings of Assyria before me have done to all the people of the earth! Were any of the gods of those nations able to rescue their people from my power?
32:14 Name just one time when any god, anywhere, was able to rescue his people from me! What makes you think your God can do any better?
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 14 , Name just one time when any god, anywhere, was able to rescue his people from me! What makes you think your God can do any better?
32:15 Don't let Hezekiah fool you! Don't let him deceive you like this! I say it again--no god of any nation has ever yet been able to rescue his people from me or my ancestors. How much less will your God rescue you from my power!'
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 15 , Don't let Hezekiah fool you! Don't let him deceive you like this! I say it again--no god of any nation has ever yet been able to rescue his people from me or my ancestors. How much less will your God rescue you from my power!'
32:16 And Sennacherib's officials further mocked the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah, heaping insult upon insult.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 16 , And Sennacherib's officials further mocked the LORD God and his servant Hezekiah, heaping insult upon insult.
32:17 The king also sent letters scorning the LORD, the God of Israel. He wrote, 'Just as the gods of all the other nations failed to rescue their people from my power, so the God of Hezekiah will also fail.'
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 17 , The king also sent letters scorning the LORD, the God of Israel. He wrote, 'Just as the gods of all the other nations failed to rescue their people from my power, so the God of Hezekiah will also fail.'
32:18 The Assyrian officials who brought the letters shouted this in the Hebrew language to the people gathered on the walls of the city, trying to terrify them so it would be easier to capture the city.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 18 , The Assyrian officials who brought the letters shouted this in the Hebrew language to the people gathered on the walls of the city, trying to terrify them so it would be easier to capture the city.
32:19 These officials talked about the God of Jerusalem as though he were one of the pagan gods, made by human hands.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 19 , These officials talked about the God of Jerusalem as though he were one of the pagan gods, made by human hands.
32:20 Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to God in heaven.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 20 , Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to God in heaven.
32:21 And the LORD sent an angel who destroyed the Assyrian army with all its commanders and officers. So Sennacherib returned home in disgrace to his own land. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons killed him there with a sword.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 21 , And the LORD sent an angel who destroyed the Assyrian army with all its commanders and officers. So Sennacherib returned home in disgrace to his own land. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons killed him there with a sword.
32:22 That is how the LORD rescued Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from King Sennacherib of Assyria and from all the others who threatened them. So there was peace at last throughout the land.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 22 , That is how the LORD rescued Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from King Sennacherib of Assyria and from all the others who threatened them. So there was peace at last throughout the land.
32:23 From then on King Hezekiah became highly respected among the surrounding nations, and many gifts for the LORD arrived at Jerusalem, with valuable presents for King Hezekiah, too.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 23 , From then on King Hezekiah became highly respected among the surrounding nations, and many gifts for the LORD arrived at Jerusalem, with valuable presents for King Hezekiah, too.
32:24 About that time, Hezekiah became deathly ill. He prayed to the LORD, who healed him and gave him a miraculous sign.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 24 , About that time, Hezekiah became deathly ill. He prayed to the LORD, who healed him and gave him a miraculous sign.
32:25 But Hezekiah did not respond appropriately to the kindness shown him, and he became proud. So the LORD's anger came against him and against Judah and Jerusalem.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 25 , But Hezekiah did not respond appropriately to the kindness shown him, and he became proud. So the LORD's anger came against him and against Judah and Jerusalem.
32:26 Then Hezekiah repented of his pride, and the people of Jerusalem humbled themselves. So the LORD's anger did not come against them during Hezekiah's lifetime.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 26 , Then Hezekiah repented of his pride, and the people of Jerusalem humbled themselves. So the LORD's anger did not come against them during Hezekiah's lifetime.
32:27 Hezekiah was very wealthy and held in high esteem. He had to build special treasury buildings for his silver, gold, precious stones, and spices, and for his shields and other valuable items.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 27 , Hezekiah was very wealthy and held in high esteem. He had to build special treasury buildings for his silver, gold, precious stones, and spices, and for his shields and other valuable items.
32:28 He also constructed many storehouses for his grain, new wine, and olive oil; and he made many stalls for his cattle and folds for his flocks of sheep and goats.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 28 , He also constructed many storehouses for his grain, new wine, and olive oil; and he made many stalls for his cattle and folds for his flocks of sheep and goats.
32:29 He built many towns and acquired vast flocks and herds, for God had given him great wealth.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 29 , He built many towns and acquired vast flocks and herds, for God had given him great wealth.
32:30 He blocked up the upper spring of Gihon and brought the water down through a tunnel to the west side of the City of David. And so he succeeded in everything he did.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 30 , He blocked up the upper spring of Gihon and brought the water down through a tunnel to the west side of the City of David. And so he succeeded in everything he did.
32:31 However, when ambassadors arrived from Babylon to ask about the remarkable events that had taken place in the land, God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 31 , However, when ambassadors arrived from Babylon to ask about the remarkable events that had taken place in the land, God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart.
32:32 The rest of the events of Hezekiah's reign and his acts of devotion are recorded in 'The Vision of the Prophet Isaiah Son of Amoz,' which is included in 'The Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.'
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 32 , The rest of the events of Hezekiah's reign and his acts of devotion are recorded in 'The Vision of the Prophet Isaiah Son of Amoz,' which is included in 'The Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.'
32:33 When Hezekiah died, he was buried in the upper area of the royal cemetery, and all Judah and Jerusalem honored him at his death. Then his son Manasseh became the next king.
The NLT Book of 2Chronicles , Chapter 32 , Verse 33 , When Hezekiah died, he was buried in the upper area of the royal cemetery, and all Judah and Jerusalem honored him at his death. Then his son Manasseh became the next king.
