📖 2 Chronicles — Chapter 32 (KJV)
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2 Chronicles 32:1 After Rthese things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought Tto win them for himself.
2 Chronicles 32:2 And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that RThe was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,
2 Chronicles 32:3 He Rtook counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.
2 Chronicles 32:4 So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and Rthe brook that Tran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?
2 Chronicles 32:5 Also Rhe strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised it up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo in the city of David, and made Tdarts and shields in abundance.
2 Chronicles 32:6 And Rhe set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and Tspake comfortably to them, saying,
2 Chronicles 32:7 Be Rstrong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:
2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is Ran arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people Trested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
2 Chronicles 32:9 After this did RSennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his Tpower with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying,
2 Chronicles 32:10 RThus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the Tsiege in Jerusalem?
2 Chronicles 32:11 Doth not Hezekiah persuade you Rto give over yourselves to die by famine and by thirst, saying, The LORD our God shall deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
2 Chronicles 32:12 RHath not the same Hezekiah taken away his high places and his altars, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall worship before one altar, and burn incense upon it?
2 Chronicles 32:13 Know ye not what RI and my fathers have done unto all the people of other lands? were the gods of the nations of those lands any ways able to deliver their lands out of mine hand?
2 Chronicles 32:14 Who was there Ramong all the gods of those nations that my fathers utterly destroyed, that could deliver his people out of mine hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out of mine hand?
2 Chronicles 32:15 Now therefore let not Hezekiah Rdeceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?
2 Chronicles 32:16 And his servants spake Ryet more against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah.
2 Chronicles 32:17 RHe wrote also letters to rail on the LORD God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of other lands have not delivered their people out of mine hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of mine hand.
2 Chronicles 32:18 Then Rthey cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.
2 Chronicles 32:19 And they Rspake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man.
2 Chronicles 32:20 And for this cause RHezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.
2 Chronicles 32:21 And Rthe LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels Tslew him there with the sword.
2 Chronicles 32:22 Thus the RLORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side.
2 Chronicles 32:23 And many brought Rgifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and Tpresents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.
2 Chronicles 32:24 In those days RHezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he Tgave him a sign.
2 Chronicles 32:25 But Hezekiah Rrendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 32:26 Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the Tpride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the Rdays of Hezekiah.
2 Chronicles 32:27 And Hezekiah had Rexceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of Tpleasant jewels;
2 Chronicles 32:28 RStorehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks.
2 Chronicles 32:29 Moreover he provided him cities, and Rpossessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.
2 Chronicles 32:30 This same Hezekiah also Rstopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works.
2 Chronicles 32:31 Howbeit Rin the business of the Tambassadors 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.
2 Chronicles 32:32 Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his RTgoodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.
2 Chronicles 32:33 And Hezekiah Rslept with his fathers, and they buried him in the Tchiefest of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 32:1–8 — Preparation and courage
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Sennacherib invades Judah after its reforms. Hezekiah consults leaders, secures water, repairs defenses, and encourages the people to trust the LORD's help. The sequence shows that faithful reform does not prevent every crisis. Practical preparation accompanies confidence in God rather than replacing it.
Key Truth: Trust God while carrying practical responsibilities.
Check What You Remember
1. Which Assyrian king invaded? (2 Chronicles 32:1)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:1 (KJV).
2. What did the people stop outside the city? (2 Chronicles 32:4)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:4 (KJV).
3. Who was with Judah to help? (2 Chronicles 32:8)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 32:9–23 — Threats answered by prayer
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Assyria's messengers mock trust in God and treat him like the nations' handmade idols. Hezekiah and Isaiah pray, and the LORD delivers Jerusalem. The account records this particular answer and distinguishes the living God from the objects mocked alongside him. Threats and boasts do not define God's power.
Key Truth: Bring threatening circumstances before God in prayer.
Check What You Remember
1. Which prophet prayed with Hezekiah? (2 Chronicles 32:20)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:20 (KJV).
2. What did the LORD send against the Assyrian camp? (2 Chronicles 32:21)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:21 (KJV).
3. What happened to Sennacherib on returning to his land? (2 Chronicles 32:21)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:21 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 32:24–33 — Help, pride, and humility
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Hezekiah receives help in illness but then becomes proud. He humbles himself, and judgment does not fall in his days. The chapter records his riches and waterworks and notes the test involving Babylon's ambassadors. Gratitude and humility remain necessary after deliverance; previous faithfulness does not make the heart incapable of pride.
Key Truth: Return to humility when received gifts become grounds for pride.
Check What You Remember
1. What did Hezekiah do in his sickness? (2 Chronicles 32:24)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:24 (KJV).
2. What did he humble himself for? (2 Chronicles 32:26)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:26 (KJV).
3. Who succeeded Hezekiah? (2 Chronicles 32:33)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 32:33 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 37:20 — Isaiah records Hezekiah's prayer for deliverance.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you keep gratitude alive after receiving help or success?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What contrast supports Hezekiah’s encouragement against Assyria?
2. What error underlies the Assyrians’ speech about Jerusalem’s God?
3. How does the defeat of the Assyrian force affect its king?
4. What response postpones wrath arising from Hezekiah’s pride?
5. What purpose is stated when God leaves Hezekiah during the ambassadors’ visit?
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