Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms

2 Chronicles 29:1-36

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah, daughter of Zechariah.

2 C.29.1 - Details

Original Text

יחזקיהו מלך בן־ עשרים וחמש שנה ועשרים ותשע שנה מלך בירושלם ושם אמו אביה בת־ זכריהו׃

Morphology

  • יחזקיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • וחמש: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,abs
  • שנה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ועשרים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ותשע: NUM
  • שנה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ושם: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • אביה: NOUN,m,sg,suff
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • זכריהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Kings 18:1-2 (quotation): Nearly identical regnal formula: Hezekiah’s age at accession, length of reign in Jerusalem, and his mother’s name (Abijah daughter of Zechariah) are recorded verbatim in the Kings account.
  • 2 Kings 18:3-7 (thematic): Continuation in Kings that characterizes Hezekiah’s reign—his trust in the LORD, removal of high places, and covenantal faithfulness—providing the narrative context for the regnal data given in 2 Chronicles 29:1.
  • Isaiah 36:1 (structural): Isaiah uses Hezekiah’s regnal years as chronological markers for Assyrian envoys’ interactions with Judah (e.g., 'in the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah'), situating events within the same reign introduced in 2 Chronicles 29:1.
  • 2 Chronicles 32:33 (allusion): Later Chronicles passage that summarizes Hezekiah’s life and reign (including his death and succession), linking back to the regnal summary formula that begins in 2 Chronicles 29:1.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hezekiah was twenty‑five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty‑nine years in Jerusalem; his mother's name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah.
  • Hezekiah was twenty‑five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty‑nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah.
2 He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

2 C.29.2 - Details

Original Text

ויעש הישר בעיני יהוה ככל אשר־ עשה דויד אביו׃

Morphology

  • ויעש: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • הישר: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • בעיני: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ככל: PREP
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אביו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Kings 18:3 (verbal): Parallel account of Hezekiah in Kings: uses nearly identical wording — he “did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.” (direct verbal parallel).
  • 2 Chronicles 34:2 (verbal): Josiah is described with similar language: he “did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David,” echoing the formula that links good kingship to following David’s example.
  • Psalm 78:70-72 (thematic): These verses present David as God’s chosen shepherd who led Israel with integrity of heart and skillful hands — the theological model that later kings (like Hezekiah) are said to emulate.
  • 1 Kings 9:4-5 (structural): God’s covenant promise to Solomon ties dynastic blessing to a king’s conduct ‘if you walk before me as David your father walked,’ providing the covenantal framework behind the chronicler’s praise of kings who follow David.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, as David his father had done.
  • He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.
3 In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the LORD and restored them.

2 C.29.3 - Details

Original Text

הוא בשנה הראשונה למלכו בחדש הראשון פתח את־ דלתות בית־ יהוה ויחזקם׃

Morphology

  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • בשנה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הראשונה: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • למלכו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg
  • בחדש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • הראשון: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • פתח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • דלתות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויחזקם: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Kings 18:3-6 (structural): Parallel narrative of Hezekiah’s early reign and his religious reforms; both accounts place temple-restoration measures at the start of his rule.
  • Psalm 24:7 (verbal): Uses gate/door imagery—'Lift up your heads, O gates'—that echoes the motif of opening sacred doors for the LORD’s presence, resonant with opening the temple doors.
  • Ezra 6:16 (thematic): Describes the completion and dedication of the rebuilt temple and the restoration of worship after repair—thematively parallel to Hezekiah’s opening and repairing of the house of the LORD.
  • Nehemiah 3:1 (structural): Records the repair of a temple-area gate (the Sheep Gate) in the postexilic restoration, paralleling Hezekiah’s repair and reopening of the temple doors as part of cultic restoration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the LORD and repaired them.
  • In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the LORD and repaired them.
4 He brought in the priests and the Levites and gathered them at the east street.

2 C.29.4 - Details

Original Text

ויבא את־ הכהנים ואת־ הלוים ויאספם לרחוב המזרח׃

Morphology

  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ואת: CONJ
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ויאספם: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לרחוב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • המזרח: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 15:11-12 (verbal): David assembles the priests and Levites to bring the ark and to sanctify themselves—closely parallels the language and cultic purpose of gathering priests and Levites.
  • Nehemiah 8:1 (verbal): All the people are gathered 'into the street' before the Water Gate to hear the law—echoes the imagery of assembling in a public street for a religious purpose.
  • Leviticus 8:2-4 (thematic): Moses summons Aaron and his sons and the congregation to the entrance of the tent to consecrate the priests—parallels the theme of calling priests/Levites together for ritual commissioning.
  • Ezra 8:15 (thematic): Ezra 'assembled' the exiles (including Levites) at the river Ahava before the journey—a comparable use of assembly language for organizing priests/Levites in a cultic/communal context.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He brought in the priests and the Levites and gathered them at the east street.
  • He brought in the priests and the Levites and gathered them to the east street.
5 And he said to them, "Listen to me, Levites: consecrate yourselves now and sanctify the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers, and remove all the defilement from the sanctuary."

2 C.29.5 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר להם שמעוני הלוים עתה התקדשו וקדשו את־ בית יהוה אלהי אבתיכם והוציאו את־ הנדה מן־ הקדש׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • שמעוני: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg,obj:1,sg
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • עתה: ADV
  • התקדשו: VERB,hitpael,impv,2,m,pl
  • וקדשו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • אבתיכם: NOUN,m,pl,cons+PRON,2,pl
  • והוציאו: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הנדה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • מן: PREP
  • הקדש: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Numbers 8:5-7 (verbal): God commands Moses to sanctify and cleanse the Levites so they may serve — language and ritual cleansing of Levites (קדש/טהור) closely parallel Hezekiah's call to 'sanctify yourselves' and prepare the Levites for temple service.
  • Leviticus 16:16-19 (verbal): On the Day of Atonement the high priest purges and makes atonement for the holy place, removing its uncleanness — parallels the injunction to 'take away the filthiness from the holy place.'
  • Leviticus 20:7 (thematic): The general command 'Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy' uses the same root and holiness ethic — an admonition to personal and cultic consecration similar to Hezekiah's charge to the Levites.
  • 2 Chronicles 29:15 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel: the king commands the Levites to cleanse themselves and they enter to cleanse the house of the LORD — a direct continuation and repetition of the same charge in v.5.
  • 2 Chronicles 34:3-7 (thematic): Josiah's temple reforms and purging of Judah and Jerusalem echo Hezekiah's project to sanctify the temple and remove idolatrous/unclean elements — a structurally similar royal restoration motif.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He said to them, 'Hear me, Levites: now consecrate yourselves and sanctify the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers, and remove the defilement from the holy place.'
  • He said to them, “Hear me, Levites: now sanctify yourselves and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers, and remove the defilement from the holy place.”
6 For our fathers were unfaithful; they did evil in the sight of the LORD our God; they forsook him and turned their faces away from the house of the LORD, and turned their backs.

2 C.29.6 - Details

Original Text

כי־ מעלו אבתינו ועשו הרע בעיני יהוה־ אלהינו ויעזבהו ויסבו פניהם ממשכן יהוה ויתנו־ ערף׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • מעלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אבתינו: NOUN,m,pl,suff:1pl
  • ועשו: VERB,qal,impv,2,pl
  • הרע: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • בעיני: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אלהינו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:1,pl
  • ויעזבהו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg+3,m
  • ויסבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • פניהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ממשכן: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • ערף: ADJ,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Jeremiah 2:13 (verbal): Speaks of Israel forsaking God — 'the fountain of living waters' — and turning to other things, paralleling the charge that ancestors abandoned the LORD and turned away from his dwelling.
  • Psalm 106:6-7 (thematic): A communal confession that 'we have sinned with our fathers' and recounting ancestral unfaithfulness, echoing the acknowledgement that the fathers did evil and forsook God.
  • Ezra 9:6 (allusion): Ezra's humbled confession that their iniquities and their fathers' sins have made them ashamed to lift their faces to God—similar language of ancestral guilt and turning away from God.
  • 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 (structural): Describes Israel's repeated rejection of God's messengers and consequent judgment—provides background context for the claim that the people had forsaken the LORD and turned away from his house.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For our fathers have trespassed and done evil in the sight of the LORD our God; they have forsaken him, turned their faces away from the dwelling place of the LORD, and turned their backs.
  • For our fathers have transgressed and done evil in the sight of the LORD our God; they have forsaken him and turned their faces away from the dwelling of the LORD and turned their backs.
7 They also shut the doors of the vestibule, put out the lamps, did not burn incense, and did not offer burnt offerings in the holy place to the God of Israel.

2 C.29.7 - Details

Original Text

גם סגרו דלתות האולם ויכבו את־ הנרות וקטרת לא הקטירו ועלה לא־ העלו בקדש לאלהי ישראל׃

Morphology

  • גם: ADV
  • סגרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • דלתות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • האולם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויכבו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הנרות: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • וקטרת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • הקטירו: VERB,hiph,perf,3,m,pl
  • ועלה: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • העלו: VERB,hifil,perf,3,pl
  • בקדש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאלהי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,const
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Exodus 30:7-8 (verbal): Prescribes regular burning of incense and tending of the lamps in the sanctuary — the verse in Chronicles reports that lamps were extinguished and incense not offered, violating this ritual prescription.
  • Leviticus 24:2 (verbal): Commands that the lamps be kept burning continually before the LORD; 2 Chron 29:7 notes the lamps had been put out, underscoring neglect of this command.
  • 2 Chronicles 34:8-11 (thematic): Describes Josiah's later purification and repair of the temple after a period of neglect — parallels Hezekiah's reform in 2 Chr 29 where temple worship (lights, incense, offerings) had ceased and is then restored.
  • 2 Chronicles 36:19-21 (thematic): Records the eventual destruction of the temple and cessation of its services leading to exile; thematically related as another consequence/context of discontinued worship and profaned sanctuary practices.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They shut the doors of the vestibule, put out the lamps, did not burn incense, and did not offer burnt offerings in the sanctuary to the God of Israel.
  • They shut the doors of the porch and put out the lamps; they did not burn incense or offer burnt offerings in the holy place to the God of Israel.
8 Therefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he gave them into trouble, into derision and contempt, as you now see with your own eyes.

2 C.29.8 - Details

Original Text

ויהי קצף יהוה על־ יהודה וירושלם ויתנם לזעוה לשמה ולשרקה כאשר אתם ראים בעיניכם׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • קצף: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • וירושלם: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויתנם: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg,obj:3mp
  • לזעוה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לשמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולשרקה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • אתם: PRON,2,m,pl
  • ראים: VERB,qal,part,?,m,pl
  • בעיניכם: PREP+NOUN,pl,f,cons+PRON,2,pl

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 36:16-21 (thematic): Narrative parallel: describes Judah's persistent provocation of God, His wrath, and the consequent handing over of Jerusalem to enemies and exile (explicitly ties sin to divine punishment and spoil).
  • Psalm 78:59-62 (verbal): Close verbal/thematic parallel: God is described as angry with Israel, abandoning them and giving them into the hand of the spoilers/foreigners who rule over them (same images of wrath and captivity).
  • Deuteronomy 28:25, 37 (thematic): Deuteronomic curse tradition: disobedience brings the LORD's anger, defeat before enemies, becoming a byword and reproach among nations—echoes the shame and spoil language of 2 Chr 29:8.
  • Isaiah 1:7-9 (thematic): Prophetic depiction of Jerusalem/Judah under divine judgment: cities wasted, the people humbled and a remnant preserved—resonates with the motif of God's anger producing devastation and shame.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The anger of the LORD came upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he delivered them to be a reproach and a taunt, as you yourselves now see with your eyes.
  • Therefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he gave them over to distress and to be an object of scorn, as you yourselves now see.
9 Behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are carried away captive.

2 C.29.9 - Details

Original Text

והנה נפלו אבותינו בחרב ובנינו ובנותינו ונשינו בשבי על־ זאת׃

Morphology

  • והנה: ADV
  • נפלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אבותינו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+1cp
  • בחרב: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובנינו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs+1pl
  • ובנותינו: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+1pl
  • ונשינו: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+1pl
  • בשבי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • זאת: DEM,f,sg

Parallels

  • Deuteronomy 28:32 (thematic): Promises/curses for disobedience include that your sons and daughters will be given to another people—parallels the motif of children taken away into captivity as judgment.
  • Leviticus 26:17 (thematic): Warns that God will set His face against Israel so they shall fall by the sword—echoes the causal link between sin and fathers falling by the sword in 2 Chr 29:9.
  • 2 Chronicles 36:20 (structural): Describes the survivors of Judah being carried into Babylon because of idolatry—a later, fuller fulfillment of the same consequence (sons/daughters taken into captivity) cited in 2 Chr 29:9.
  • 2 Kings 25:7 (thematic): Narrates the slaughter of a king’s sons and the taking of the king into captivity—a concrete historical parallel to the image of fathers slain and families carried off in 2 Chr 29:9.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Behold, our fathers fell by the sword, and our sons and daughters and our wives are carried away as captives because of this.
  • Behold, our fathers fell by the sword, and our sons and daughters and our wives are carried away captive.
10 Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us.

2 C.29.10 - Details

Original Text

עתה עם־ לבבי לכרות ברית ליהוה אלהי ישראל וישב ממנו חרון אפו׃

Morphology

  • עתה: ADV
  • עם: PREP
  • לבבי: NOUN,m,sg,suff
  • לכרות: VERB,qal,inf
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ממנו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • חרון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אפו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,suff3ms

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 15:12-15 (thematic): Asa and the people 'entered into a covenant to seek the LORD,' a covenant-renewal movement like Hezekiah's call to covenant and avert divine anger.
  • Joshua 24:25 (structural): Joshua 'made a covenant' with the people at Shechem—same formal act of covenanting before the LORD that 2 Chr 29:10 urges.
  • 2 Kings 23:3 (verbal): King Josiah 'made a covenant before the LORD' to follow him—language and priestly/royal renewal parallel Hezekiah's covenantal summons.
  • Nehemiah 10:29 (cf. Nehemiah 9:38) (thematic): The returned exiles 'entered into a curse and into an oath to walk in God's law'—a post-exilic covenant renewal and binding commitment comparable to Hezekiah's covenant to seek the LORD and turn away wrath.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now with a loyal heart let us make a covenant with the LORD, the God of our fathers, that he may turn from his fierce anger.
  • Now with a loyal heart come, let us make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us.
11 My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and to be ministers and to offer incense."

2 C.29.11 - Details

Original Text

בני עתה אל־ תשלו כי־ בכם בחר יהוה לעמד לפניו לשרתו ולהיות לו משרתים ומקטרים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עתה: ADV
  • אל: NEG
  • תשלו: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,pl
  • כי: CONJ
  • בכם: PREP,2,m,pl
  • בחר: VERB,qal,perf,3,ms
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לעמד: VERB,qal,inf
  • לפניו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • לשרתו: VERB,qal,inf,3,m,sg
  • ולהיות: CONJ+VERB,qal,inf
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • משרתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ומקטרים: CONJ+VERB,piel,ptcp,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Exodus 28:1 (verbal): God commands Moses to take Aaron and his sons from Israel “that they may minister to me” — a direct verbal parallel to the claim that the LORD has chosen men to stand before him and minister.
  • Exodus 30:7-8 (verbal): Prescribes Aaron’s duty to burn incense on the altar morning and evening — a close parallel to the charge to be ‘ministers’ and ‘those who offer incense’ before the LORD.
  • Numbers 3:7-8 (structural): Sets out the distinct duties of Aaron and his sons and the Levites’ role in serving the tabernacle and assisting the priests — a structural parallel about being set apart and assigned to minister.
  • Ezekiel 44:15-16 (thematic): Speaks of the priests (the Zadok line) who shall ‘stand before me to offer’ sacrifices and serve in the sanctuary — thematically echoing God’s choosing of persons to stand before him and minister/offer sacrifices.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My sons, do not be negligent now; for the LORD has chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, to be his ministers and to offer incense.
  • My sons, do not be negligent now; for the LORD has chosen you to stand before him, to serve him and to be his ministers and to offer incense.”
12 Then the Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of the Merarites, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah.

2 C.29.12 - Details

Original Text

ויקמו הלוים מחת בן־ עמשי ויואל בן־ עזריהו מן־ בני הקהתי ומן־ בני מררי קיש בן־ עבדי ועזריהו בן־ יהללאל ומן־ הגרשני יואח בן־ זמה ועדן בן־ יואח׃

Morphology

  • ויקמו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • מחת: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עמשי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויואל: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עזריהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • מן: PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • הקהתי: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • מררי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קיש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • ועזריהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהללאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • הגרשני: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • יואח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זמה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועדן: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יואח: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 29:11 (structural): Immediate context: the preceding verse describes the assembling of the Levites whom verse 29:12 then names — part of the same narrative of Hezekiah’s temple reforms.
  • 2 Chronicles 29:13 (structural): Continuation of the same listing of Levites in Hezekiah’s restoration of temple worship; verses 11–13 form a single roster of Levites who 'stood up' for service.
  • 1 Chronicles 23:6–7 (thematic): Lists the Levitical clans (Kohath, Gershon, Merari) and organizes Levitical families for service — parallel thematic concern with clan identities and priestly/Levitical organization.
  • Numbers 3:17–26 (allusion): Gives the assignment and enumeration of the Kohathite, Gershonite, and Merarite families and their service — background legal/tribal material to which the Chronicles’ Levite lists allude.
  • Exodus 6:16–25 (allusion): Genealogical listing of Levi’s sons (Gershon, Kohath, Merari) and descendants — provides the ancestral framework behind the clan names cited in 2 Chronicles 29:12.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The Levites arose: Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah.
  • Then the Levites arose: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah.
13 And of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah and Uzziel; and of the sons of Asaph, Zechariah and Mattaniah.

2 C.29.13 - Details

Original Text

ומן־ בני אליצפן שמרי ויעיאל ומן־ בני אסף זכריהו ומתניהו׃

Morphology

  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אליצפן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שמרי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויעיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • זכריהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומתניהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 29:12 (structural): Immediate context: the preceding verse begins the enumeration of the Levites summoned by Hezekiah, of which verse 13 continues — same event and lists of names/clans.
  • 2 Chronicles 29:14-15 (structural): Immediate continuation: verses that complete the list and describe the consecration and duties of these Levites — same scene and function.
  • Numbers 3:30 (verbal): Mentions Elizaphan (Elizaphan son of Uzziel) as a leader among the Kohathites — connects the name Elizaphan and the Levitical clan behind the listing in 2 Chronicles.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:16-19 (thematic): Describes appointment of Asaph and his brethren as Levitical musicians and singers for worship — parallels the listing here of Asaph's descendants (Zechariah, Mattithiah) among temple ministers.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the sons of Elizaphan: Shemariah and Jehiel; and of the sons of Asaph: Zechariah and Mattaniah.
  • And of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaryahu and Jehiel; and of the sons of Asaph, Zechariah and Mattaniah.
14 And of the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel.

2 C.29.14 - Details

Original Text

ומן־ בני הימן יחיאל ושמעי ומן־ בני ידותון שמעיה ועזיאל׃

Morphology

  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • הימן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יחיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ושמעי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ידותון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שמעיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ועזיאל: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 25:1-6 (verbal): Gives the roster of the sons of Heman and of Jeduthun appointed as temple musicians; the same Levitical families and individual names appear in Chronicles 29:14.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:16-19 (structural): David's organization of Levites (including Heman and Jeduthun) for musical ministry parallels Hezekiah's reappointment and the listing of the same Levitical families in 2 Chronicles 29.
  • Nehemiah 12:46 (thematic): In the postexilic dedication the names Heman and Jeduthun occur among the temple musicians, showing continuity of these Levitical musical families mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:14.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:31-48 (structural): Levitical genealogies and assignments that include the lines of Heman and Jeduthun provide a broader genealogical/parochial parallel to the specific name-listing in 2 Chronicles 29:14.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the sons of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel.
  • And of the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel.
15 They gathered their brothers, consecrated themselves, and came according to the command of the king and the word of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD.

2 C.29.15 - Details

Original Text

ויאספו את־ אחיהם ויתקדשו ויבאו כמצות־ המלך בדברי יהוה לטהר בית יהוה׃

Morphology

  • ויאספו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אחיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,suff,3,m,pl
  • ויתקדשו: VERB,hitpael,impf,3,m,pl
  • ויבאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • כמצות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בדברי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לטהר: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Numbers 8:5-8 (structural): Instruction for cleansing and consecrating the Levites—ritual purification and setting apart for temple service parallels the Levites/priests sanctifying themselves to cleanse the house of the LORD.
  • Leviticus 16:16-19 (thematic): Day of Atonement ritual in which the sanctuary is ritually purified from the sins of Israel—theme of cleansing the house of God and removing impurity echoes Hezekiah’s temple purification.
  • 2 Chronicles 34:8-11 (structural): Josiah’s reforms and the cleansing/repair of the temple: a royal-initiated sanctification and purification of the house of the LORD similar in form and purpose to Hezekiah’s actions.
  • 2 Kings 23:4-5 (thematic): Josiah’s removal of defilements from the temple and the priests’ role in cleansing it—themewise parallel of royal reform aimed at purifying the sanctuary.
  • Ezra 6:20-21 (verbal): After the rebuilding of the temple the priests and Levites ‘purified themselves’ and offered the Passover—language and liturgical act of sanctification closely parallel the priests/Levites sanctifying themselves to cleanse the house.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They gathered their brothers and consecrated themselves; they entered according to the king's command, by the word of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD.
  • They gathered their brethren and sanctified themselves, and they went in, by the king's commandment and in accordance with the word of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD.
16 Then the priests went into the inner part of the house of the LORD to sanctify it, and they brought out all the unclean things that they found in the temple of the LORD into the court of the house of the LORD; and the Levites received them and carried them out to the brook Kidron.

2 C.29.16 - Details

Original Text

ויבאו הכהנים לפנימה בית־ יהוה לטהר ויוציאו את כל־ הטמאה אשר מצאו בהיכל יהוה לחצר בית יהוה ויקבלו הלוים להוציא לנחל־ קדרון חוצה׃

Morphology

  • ויבאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • לפנימה: PREP+ADV
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לטהר: VERB,qal,inf
  • ויוציאו: VERB,hiph,perf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • הטמאה: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • מצאו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • בהיכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לחצר: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויקבלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • להוציא: VERB,hiphil,inf
  • לנחל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קדרון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חוצה: ADV

Parallels

  • 2 Kings 23:4-6 (verbal): Josiah's temple purge: priests/officials remove idolatrous objects from the temple and carry/burn the defilement, with ashes/outsiders taken toward the Kidron—close verbal and situational parallel (removal to Kidron).
  • 2 Chronicles 34:4-7 (structural): Josiah's reform narrative: removal and destruction of altars, idols and associated defilement from the land and temple—parallels Hezekiah’s temple cleansing and use of Levites/priests to purge the sanctuary.
  • Nehemiah 13:9-14 (thematic): Nehemiah reproves neglect of God's house, purifies the chambers and restores the Levites/priestly service—similar concern with cleansing the temple precincts and returning sacred order.
  • Leviticus 16:27 (structural): Priestly law requiring that carcasses and remains from sin offerings be carried outside the camp and burned—this legal pattern underlies the practice of removing impurity from the sacred space as in 2 Chr 29:16.},{

Alternative generated candidates

  • The priests went into the inner part of the house of the LORD to cleanse it, and they brought out all the defilement that they found into the court of the house of the LORD; and the Levites received it to carry out to the brook Kidron.
  • The priests went into the inner part of the house of the LORD to cleanse, and they brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of the LORD into the court of the house of the LORD; and the Levites took it and carried it out to the brook Kidron.
17 They began on the first day of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day of the month they came into the court of the LORD; so they sanctified the house of the LORD for eight days, and on the sixteenth day of the first month they finished.

2 C.29.17 - Details

Original Text

ויחלו באחד לחדש הראשון לקדש וביום שמונה לחדש באו לאולם יהוה ויקדשו את־ בית־ יהוה לימים שמונה וביום ששה עשר לחדש הראשון כלו׃

Morphology

  • ויחלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • באחד: PREP
  • לחדש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הראשון: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • לקדש: PREP
  • וביום: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שמונה: NUM,card,f
  • לחדש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • באו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לאולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויקדשו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לימים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שמונה: NUM,card,f
  • וביום: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ששה: NUM,card,m,pl
  • עשר: NUM,card,m,sg,cons
  • לחדש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הראשון: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • כלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Exodus 29:33-35 (verbal): Commands a multi-day consecration of the sanctuary/altar (seven days) — parallels Hezekiah’s timed consecration period for the house of the LORD.
  • Leviticus 8:33-35 (verbal): Moses’ consecration of the tabernacle and priests for a set period (seven days); provides the cultic precedent for ritual periods of sanctification.
  • 1 Kings 8:65-66 (thematic): Solomon’s temple dedication involved a fixed number of days and an eighth-day dismissal — a parallel pattern of days-of-dedication for the sanctuary.
  • 2 Chronicles 7:8-9 (structural): Narrative of Solomon’s temple dedication and the seven-day feast culminating in an eighth-day dismissal — structurally similar dedication language within Chronicles.
  • Ezra 6:16-18 (thematic): Dedication of the rebuilt temple with offerings and ritual completion upon finishing the house — thematically parallels the completion and ritual conclusion of Hezekiah’s consecration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They began on the first day of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day they entered the court of the LORD and sanctified the house of the LORD for eight days; on the sixteenth day of the first month they finished.
  • They began on the first day of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day they came to the porch of the LORD and sanctified the house of the LORD for eight days; and on the sixteenth day of the first month they finished.
18 They came in to Hezekiah the king and said, "We have cleansed all the house of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the table of the showbread and all its utensils."

2 C.29.18 - Details

Original Text

ויבואו פנימה אל־ חזקיהו המלך ויאמרו טהרנו את־ כל־ בית יהוה את־ מזבח העולה ואת־ כל־ כליו ואת־ שלחן המערכת ואת־ כל־ כליו׃

Morphology

  • ויבואו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • פנימה: ADV
  • אל: NEG
  • חזקיהו: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • טהרנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • מזבח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • העולה: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg,def
  • ואת: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • כליו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3ms
  • ואת: CONJ
  • שלחן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • המערכת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ואת: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • כליו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3ms

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 29:15 (structural): Same Hezekiah reform episode — priests enter the inner court and explicitly cleanse the house of the LORD, the altar and its utensils (immediate parallel and continuation of the same action).
  • 2 Kings 18:4 (thematic): Hezekiah's broader religious reform is described here (removing high places, breaking pillars, destroying idolatry), providing a thematic background to the temple purification in 2 Chr 29:18.
  • 2 Chronicles 34:8–10 (thematic): Josiah's temple repair and purification by the king and priests parallels Hezekiah's actions—both are royal-initiated cleansings and restorations of temple worship.
  • Ezekiel 43:19–27 (allusion): Detailed priestly instructions for cleansing and consecrating the altar and its vessels echo the ritual concern in 2 Chr 29:18 for purifying the altar and temple implements.
  • Exodus 29:36–37 (verbal): Law-code prescription for purifying and consecrating the altar (seven-day purification, making it most holy) provides the ritual/lexical background for the temple-cleansing language in 2 Chr 29:18.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They came in to Hezekiah the king and said, 'We have cleansed the whole house of the LORD: the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the table of showbread and all its utensils.'
  • They came in to Hezekiah the king and said, “We have cleansed the whole house of the LORD: the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the table of the showbread and all its utensils.”
19 Moreover, all the things that the king Ahaz had made unclean in his reign, in his unfaithfulness, we have prepared and sanctified, and behold they are before the altar of the LORD.

2 C.29.19 - Details

Original Text

ואת כל־ הכלים אשר הזניח המלך אחז במלכותו במעלו הכנו והקדשנו והנם לפני מזבח יהוה׃

Morphology

  • ואת: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • הכלים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • הזניח: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אחז: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • במלכותו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+3,m
  • במעלו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m
  • הכנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,pl
  • והקדשנו: VERB,hiph,perf,1,c,pl
  • והנם: CONJ+DEM,3,m,pl
  • לפני: PREP
  • מזבח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 28:24 (verbal): Reports that King Ahaz took away the sacred vessels from the house of the LORD (carried them to Damascus); provides the immediate background for Hezekiah’s recovery and sanctification of those vessels in 29:19.
  • 2 Kings 16:10-18 (thematic): Kings’ account of Ahaz’s desecration/alteration of the temple altar and related actions toward the house of the LORD; explains why temple vessels required reinstatement and consecration under Hezekiah.
  • 2 Chronicles 29:14-15 (structural): The surrounding narrative describing the Levites bringing in all the vessels of the house of the LORD and cleansing them; directly continues into 29:19’s statement that the prepared vessels were sanctified and set before the altar.
  • Ezra 1:7-11 (thematic): The Persian restitution of temple vessels taken in earlier depredations and their return to the house of God; thematically parallels the recovery, consecration, and reinstallation of sacred vessels in 2 Chronicles 29:19.

Alternative generated candidates

  • All the vessels that King Ahaz had cast aside in his reign because of his sin, they prepared and sanctified, and they are before the altar of the LORD.
  • Moreover, all the vessels that King Ahaz had cast aside in his reign because he had been unfaithful, we have prepared and sanctified, and they are before the altar of the LORD.
20 Then Hezekiah rose early and gathered the heads of the city and went up to the house of the LORD.

2 C.29.20 - Details

Original Text

וישכם יחזקיהו המלך ויאסף את שרי העיר ויעל בית יהוה׃

Morphology

  • וישכם: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • יחזקיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויאסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • שרי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • העיר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ויעל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Kings 18:3-6 (structural): Same king (Hezekiah) and the broad program of religious reform; Kings gives the summary account that corresponds to Chronicles’ detailed scene of Hezekiah rising and restoring proper worship in the temple.
  • 2 Chronicles 29:2-11 (verbal): Immediate context in the same chapter describing Hezekiah rising early, summoning the priests and Levites, and beginning the cleansing and preparation of the house of the LORD—directly parallel material in the narrative.
  • 2 Chronicles 30:1-5 (thematic): Hezekiah again summons the people and leaders to the house of the LORD for renewal of worship (Passover invitation); thematically parallels the act of assembling city rulers and going up to the temple for religious restoration.
  • 2 Chronicles 34:8-11 (thematic): King Josiah assembles the elders and the people to repair and purify the temple; a parallel episode of a king gathering leaders for temple restoration and covenant renewal.
  • Ezra 3:7-11 (thematic): After the exile the community gathers at the rebuilt temple and offers sacrifices and praise; parallels the communal and liturgical character of assembling leaders and coming to the house of the LORD for restoration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then King Hezekiah rose early, gathered the officials of the city, and went up to the house of the LORD.
  • Then Hezekiah the king rose early and gathered the heads of the city and went up to the house of the LORD.
21 They brought seven bullocks, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats for a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah; and he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the LORD.

2 C.29.21 - Details

Original Text

ויביאו פרים־ שבעה ואילים שבעה וכבשים שבעה וצפירי עזים שבעה לחטאת על־ הממלכה ועל־ המקדש ועל־ יהודה ויאמר לבני אהרן הכהנים להעלות על־ מזבח יהוה׃

Morphology

  • ויביאו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • פרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואילים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וכבשים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וצפירי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • עזים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לחטאת: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • הממלכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • המקדש: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לבני: PREP
  • אהרן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • להעלות: VERB,hiphil,inf
  • על: PREP
  • מזבח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 29:24 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same sacrificial episode—records that the priests and Levites killed the bulls, rams, lambs and goats and purified the sanctuary, echoing the animals and cultic action in v.21.
  • Leviticus 16:16 (thematic): Describes making atonement for the Most Holy Place and the congregation—parallels the verse’s concern to offer sin/atoning sacrifices for the sanctuary, the people (kingdom) and Judah.
  • Exodus 29:35 (allusion): Speaks of the seven‑day consecration of Aaron and his sons with prescribed offerings; Hezekiah’s offering of seven bulls, rams, lambs and goats echoes the motif of sevenfold consecratory/atoning rites.
  • Leviticus 8:22–24 (verbal): Moses’ offerings for the consecration of Aaron and his sons (sin offering, burnt offering, sacrifices) provide a cultic precedent for priestly consecration and atonement through animal sacrifice as in 2 Chr 29:21.
  • 2 Chronicles 30:18 (thematic): In the Passover/repentance assembly many were purified by the Levites’ sacrifices—parallels the use of sacrificial rites to cleanse the people and restore cultic purity, the same function as the offerings in 2 Chr 29:21.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven male lambs, and seven goats for a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah; and he said to the priests, the sons of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD.
  • They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats for a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah; and He said to the priests, the sons of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD.
22 So they killed the bullocks, and the priests received the blood and sprinkled it on the altar; and they killed the rams and sprinkled the blood on the altar; and they killed the lambs and sprinkled the blood on the altar.

2 C.29.22 - Details

Original Text

וישחטו הבקר ויקבלו הכהנים את־ הדם ויזרקו המזבחה וישחטו האלים ויזרקו הדם המזבחה וישחטו הכבשים ויזרקו הדם המזבחה׃

Morphology

  • וישחטו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הבקר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויקבלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs,def
  • ויזרקו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • המזבחה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וישחטו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • האלים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ויזרקו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs,def
  • המזבחה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וישחטו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הכבשים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ויזרקו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs,def
  • המזבחה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Leviticus 1:5 (verbal): Describes the priests taking the blood of a slaughtered bullock and sprinkling it around the altar — a close procedural/verbal parallel to priests receiving and casting blood on the altar.
  • Leviticus 4:7 (verbal): In the sin‑offering ritual the priest puts blood on the horns of the altar; parallels the specific action of applying sacrificial blood to the altar.
  • Leviticus 17:11 (thematic): States the theological principle that 'the life is in the blood,' explaining why blood is used on the altar for atonement — thematic basis for the actions in 2 Chr 29:22.
  • 2 Chronicles 30:18 (structural): Within the same Deuteronomistic/Chronistic reform narrative, priests and Levites sprinkle the blood of sacrifices during the Passover/renewal — a closely related ritual scene in the same historical framework.
  • Hebrews 9:22 (thematic): New Testament theological summary that 'without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins,' echoing the sacrificial significance of blood applied to the altar in the OT ritual.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They slaughtered the bulls, and the priests received the blood and sprinkled it on the altar; they slaughtered the rams and sprinkled the blood on the altar; they slaughtered the lambs and sprinkled the blood on the altar.
  • So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests received the blood and sprinkled it on the altar; they slaughtered the rams and sprinkled their blood on the altar; they slaughtered the lambs and sprinkled their blood on the altar.
23 They presented the sin goats before the king and the assembly, and they laid their hands on them.

2 C.29.23 - Details

Original Text

ויגישו את־ שעירי החטאת לפני המלך והקהל ויסמכו ידיהם עליהם׃

Morphology

  • ויגישו: VERB,hiphil,impf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • שעירי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • החטאת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • לפני: PREP
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והקהל: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויסמכו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • ידיהם: NOUN,f,pl,abs+3,m,pl
  • עליהם: PREP,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Leviticus 4:4 (verbal): Prescribes laying the offender's hand on the head of the sin offering—direct ritual parallel to priests laying hands on the sin goats/bulls.
  • Leviticus 16:21 (verbal): Aaron lays both hands on the live scapegoat and confesses Israel's sins, transferring guilt—closely parallels laying on of hands for atonement.
  • Exodus 29:10 (verbal): Describes Aaron and his sons laying hands on the head of the bull as part of the sacrificial/ordination ritual—same gesture of identification/transfer.
  • Leviticus 1:4 (thematic): Commands the offerer to lay hands on a voluntary burnt offering, illustrating the broader cultic practice of laying on of hands to identify/transfer responsibility to an animal offering.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They presented the goats for the sin offering before the king and the congregation, and they laid their hands upon them.
  • They brought the male goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, and they laid their hands on them.
24 The priests killed them, and they made atonement with their blood on the altar to cleanse all Israel; for the king had said, "The burnt offering and the sin offering are for all Israel."

2 C.29.24 - Details

Original Text

וישחטום הכהנים ויחטאו את־ דמם המזבחה לכפר על־ כל־ ישראל כי לכל־ ישראל אמר המלך העולה והחטאת׃

Morphology

  • וישחטום: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ויחטאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • דמם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • המזבחה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לכפר: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • על: PREP
  • כל: DET
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • לכל: PREP
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • העולה: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg,def
  • והחטאת: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Leviticus 4:7 (verbal): Priests take blood and put it on the horns of the altar to make atonement for the person—directly parallels the action of sprinkling blood on the altar for atonement.
  • Leviticus 17:11 (thematic): States that the life is in the blood and that blood makes atonement for the soul, providing the theological basis for the priests' sprinkling in Chronicles.
  • Exodus 29:12–14 (structural): Instructions for applying sacrificial blood to the altar and consecrating the offering/altar—parallels the ritual form and purpose described in 2 Chronicles.
  • Ezra 3:3–6 (thematic): Describes priests and Levites resuming temple sacrifices and offerings after restoration—parallel situation of ritual purification and national atonement in Chronicles.
  • Hebrews 9:22 (thematic): Affirms the principle that without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins, echoing the theological significance of the sacrificial blood used to atone in 2 Chronicles 29:24.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The priests slaughtered them and sprinkled their blood on the altar to make atonement for all Israel, for the king had declared them to be for the burnt offering and the sin offering for all Israel.
  • The priests killed them and made atonement with their blood on the altar for all Israel, for the king had declared that the burnt offering and the sin offering were for all Israel.
25 He set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with harps, and with lyres, according to the commandment of David; and the king's seer gave the order, for the commandment was from the LORD by his prophets.

2 C.29.25 - Details

Original Text

ויעמד את־ הלוים בית יהוה במצלתים בנבלים ובכנרות במצות דויד וגד חזה־ המלך ונתן הנביא כי ביד־ יהוה המצוה ביד־ נביאיו׃

Morphology

  • ויעמד: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • במצלתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בנבלים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ובכנרות: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • במצות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וגד: CONJ+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • חזה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ונתן: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • הנביא: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כי: CONJ
  • ביד: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • המצוה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ביד: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • נביאיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 15:16-22 (verbal): David arranges the Levites with cymbals, harps and lyres and appoints musicians and singers—close verbal and functional parallel to Hezekiah’s appointment “according to the commandment of David.”
  • 1 Chronicles 25:1-3 (verbal): David and the commanders set the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun as singers “to prophesy with lyres, with harps, and with cymbals,” echoing the link between musical service and prophetic/Divine command in 2 Chron 29:25.
  • 2 Chronicles 5:12-14 (thematic): Levites using musical instruments lead temple worship at the dedication and the LORD’s glory fills the house—parallels the temple-musical service and its sacred sanction in Hezekiah’s reforms.
  • Ezra 3:10-11 (thematic): At the rebuilding/dedication the priests and Levites praise God with trumpets and instruments and give thanks—similar picture of Levites appointed to temple music as part of covenant worship.
  • 1 Chronicles 16:4-7 (allusion): David appoints certain Levites (Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun) to minister before the ark with musical praise—an earlier formulation of the institution behind Hezekiah’s reappointment (“by the commandment of David”).

Alternative generated candidates

  • He set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with harps and lyres, according to the command of David and of Gad the king's seer; for the ordinance was from the LORD by his prophets.
  • He set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with stringed instruments, and with harps, according to the command of David and of Gad the king's seer; and the prophet gave the orders, for the command was from the LORD by his prophets.
26 The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

2 C.29.26 - Details

Original Text

ויעמדו הלוים בכלי דויד והכהנים בחצצרות׃

Morphology

  • ויעמדו: CONJ+VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בכלי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • והכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בחצצרות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 15:16,24 (verbal): David organizes Levites as musicians and priests as trumpeters—language and roles closely echo the Levites 'with the instruments of David' and priests 'with the trumpets.'
  • Ezra 3:10-11 (verbal): At the laying of the temple foundation the priests stand 'with trumpets' and the Levites 'with instruments of David' to praise the LORD, using nearly the same wording and liturgical setting.
  • 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 (structural): In the account of bringing the Ark into the temple the Levites and priests likewise stand with Davidic instruments and trumpets, a parallel temple-worship scene within Chronicles.
  • Psalm 150:3-5 (thematic): A thematic parallel emphasizing praise with trumpets and musical instruments—Psalmic language that underlies the function of Levites and priests in temple worship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The Levites stood with David's instruments, and the priests with the trumpets.
  • The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
27 Hezekiah commanded the burnt offering to be offered on the altar; and when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also, with the trumpets and with the instruments of David king of Israel.

2 C.29.27 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר חזקיהו להעלות העלה להמזבח ובעת החל העולה החל שיר־ יהוה והחצצרות ועל־ ידי כלי דויד מלך־ ישראל׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • חזקיהו: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • להעלות: VERB,hiphil,inf
  • העלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs,def
  • להמזבח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ובעת: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • החל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • העולה: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg,def
  • החל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שיר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • והחצצרות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,def
  • ועל: CONJ+PREP
  • ידי: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • כלי: NOUN,m,pl,const
  • דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Chr 29:25 (structural): Immediate context in the same narrative: Hezekiah organizes the Levites to sing with the words of David and Asaph in preparation for the sacrifices (same liturgical action).
  • 2 Chr 29:30 (thematic): Continues the scene of public praise: Hezekiah and the assembly give thanks and bless the LORD after the music and offerings (same theological outcome of worship).
  • 1 Chr 15:16-24 (verbal): David appoints Levites to minister with cymbals, harps and lyres and declares they are 'to make melody with instruments of David'—parallels the phrase and role of Davidic instruments in temple worship.
  • 2 Chr 20:21-22 (thematic): Jehoshaphat appoints singers and musicians to lead the army; singing and trumpets accompany divine action—parallel use of music and trumpets as liturgical means of God's intervention and praise.
  • Ps 150:3-5 (verbal): Parallel catalogue of instruments (trumpet, lute, harp, timbrel, strings) called to praise the LORD—reflects the biblical motif of praising God with trumpets and Davidic instruments.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering on the altar; and when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also, with the trumpets and with the instruments of David king of Israel.
  • Hezekiah gave the command to offer the burnt offering on the altar; and when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also, with the trumpets and with the instruments of David king of Israel.
28 All the congregation bowed and the singers sang and the trumpets sounded; all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.

2 C.29.28 - Details

Original Text

וכל־ הקהל משתחוים והשיר משורר והחצצרות מחצרים הכל עד לכלות העלה׃

Morphology

  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • הקהל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • משתחוים: VERB,hitpael,ptc,3,m,pl
  • והשיר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • משורר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • והחצצרות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,def
  • מחצרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • הכל: PRON,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • לכלות: VERB,qal,inf
  • העלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs,def

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 15:24 (verbal): Describes singers and trumpeters accompanying the bringing up of the ark—same vocabulary and liturgical musicianship (singers sang, trumpets sounded).
  • 2 Chronicles 7:6 (verbal): Narrative listing of Levites, singers and priests with trumpets and instruments in temple worship—parallels the organized musical praise and temple service language.
  • Ezra 3:11 (thematic): The people and priests sing and give thanks at the dedication of the rebuilt temple, with communal shouting and praise—similar congregation-wide liturgical celebration at the temple.
  • Psalm 150:3-5 (verbal): A liturgical psalm calling for praise with trumpets and various instruments—verbal and thematic correspondence to trumpets and musical worship in the temple service.

Alternative generated candidates

  • All the congregation bowed in worship, and the singers sang and the trumpets sounded; all continued until the burnt offering was finished.
  • All the assembly bowed; the singers sang and the trumpets sounded, and all continued until the burnt offering was finished.
29 And when they had finished offering, the king and all who were present with him bowed themselves and worshiped.

2 C.29.29 - Details

Original Text

וככלות להעלות כרעו המלך וכל־ הנמצאים אתו וישתחוו׃

Morphology

  • וככלות: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • להעלות: VERB,hiphil,inf
  • כרעו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • הנמצאים: ADJ,part,m,pl,def
  • אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
  • וישתחוו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Chr.29.20 (verbal): David's charge and the congregation's response: the people 'bowed their heads and fell on their faces and worshiped' — language and communal act closely parallel.
  • 2 Chr.7.3 (structural): At Solomon's temple dedication the people likewise 'bowed down and worshiped' after the sacrificial/ritual climax — similar cultic posture and communal worship.
  • 2 Chr.20.18 (thematic): Jehoshaphat and all Judah fall down and worship the LORD before battle — another instance of king-plus-people bowing in corporate devotion.
  • 1 Kgs.8:54-55 (structural): After Solomon's prayer at the dedication he stood and blessed the assembly; the people respond corporately — parallels the liturgical sequence of leader's action followed by communal worship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When the burnt offering was completed, the king and all who were present with him knelt and bowed.
  • When the burnt offering was finished, the king and all who were with him knelt down and worshiped.
30 Hezekiah said to the Levites, "Praise the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer." So they praised the LORD with gladness and bowed their heads and worshiped.

2 C.29.30 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר יחזקיהו המלך והשרים ללוים להלל ליהוה בדברי דויד ואסף החזה ויהללו עד־ לשמחה ויקדו וישתחוו׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יחזקיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והשרים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ללוים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • להלל: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בדברי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואסף: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • החזה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויהללו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • עד: PREP
  • לשמחה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ויקדו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • וישתחוו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Chron.16:4-7 (verbal): David appoints Levites (including Asaph) to minister and give thanks before the ark—explicit link to 'the words of David and Asaph' and liturgical leadership.
  • 1 Chron.25:1 (structural): David organizes temple musicians (Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun) into courses for prophesying with musical instruments—parallels the institutionalized Levitical praise Hezekiah restores.
  • 2 Chron.5:13-14 (thematic): Levites and priests praise with trumpets and instruments and bow, and the glory of the LORD fills the house—parallels the communal, sacramental praise, rejoicing, and worship described in 2 Chr 29:30.
  • Ezra 3:10-11 (thematic): When the temple foundation is laid priests and Levites sing, give thanks, and praise the LORD with instruments—echoes the restored, joyful liturgical worship led by Levites in Hezekiah's reform.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to praise the LORD with the words of David and of Asaph the seer; and they praised the LORD, rejoicing with bowed heads and worship.
  • Hezekiah the king and the leaders commanded the Levites to praise the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer; and they praised the LORD with gladness and bowed and prostrated themselves.
31 And Hezekiah said, "Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD." So the congregation brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all the willing-hearted brought burnt offerings.

2 C.29.31 - Details

Original Text

ויען יחזקיהו ויאמר עתה מלאתם ידכם ליהוה גשו והביאו זבחים ותודות לבית יהוה ויביאו הקהל זבחים ותודות וכל־ נדיב לב עלות׃

Morphology

  • ויען: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יחזקיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עתה: ADV
  • מלאתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
  • ידכם: NOUN,f,sg,abs,2mp
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • גשו: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,pl
  • והביאו: VERB,hiphil,imp,2,m,pl
  • זבחים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ותודות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • לבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cns
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויביאו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • הקהל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • זבחים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ותודות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • נדיב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עלות: NOUN,f,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Leviticus 7:12-15 (verbal): Legal instruction for the todah (thanksgiving) offering — uses the same technical term and prescribes voluntary thanksgiving sacrifices, paralleling the call to bring thank offerings.
  • Psalm 107:22 (verbal): Explicit exhortation to ‘offer sacrifices of thanksgiving’ (todah); a direct verbal/thematic match with bringing thank offerings to the LORD.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:9 (verbal): Describes the people's voluntary, wholehearted offerings for the house of the Lord (‘willing heart’), echoing the phrase and communal willing-offering motif in 2 Chr 29:31.
  • Ezra 3:11 (thematic): At the temple's (re)dedication the people brought sacrifices and praised/gave thanks to the LORD—a structural parallel of communal sacrifices and thanksgivings at the house of God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hezekiah said, 'Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD.' So the congregation brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all the willing‑hearted brought burnt offerings.
  • Then Hezekiah said, “Now you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD; come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all who were willing of heart brought burnt offerings.
32 The number of the burnt offerings that the congregation brought was: seventy bullocks, a hundred rams, two hundred lambs—for a burnt offering to the LORD.

2 C.29.32 - Details

Original Text

ויהי מספר העלה אשר הביאו הקהל בקר שבעים אילים מאה כבשים מאתים לעלה ליהוה כל־ אלה׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • מספר: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • העלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • הביאו: VERB,hiphil,imperat,2,m,pl
  • הקהל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שבעים: NUM,card,m,pl
  • אילים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • כבשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • לעלה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כל: DET
  • אלה: DEM,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Leviticus 1:2-3 (verbal): Specifies the animals taken for burnt offerings (bulls, rams, lambs), matching the types enumerated in 2 Chron 29:32.
  • Leviticus 9:2-4, 22-24 (structural): Records large-scale sacrifices at the inauguration of the priesthood—an analogous pattern of many burnt offerings accompanying a cultic consecration.
  • 2 Chronicles 29:35 (structural): Describes the priests and Levites burning the offerings brought for the consecration, a continuation/fulfillment of the sacrifices enumerated in v.32.
  • 2 Chronicles 7:4-5 (thematic): Solomon’s dedication of the temple likewise involved vast numbers of burnt offerings, providing a precedent for communal sacrifice at temple dedication.
  • Numbers 28–29 (thematic): Prescribes the regimen and numbers for daily, sabbath, and festival burnt offerings—the legal and cultic framework underlying the sacrificial activity in 2 Chronicles 29:32.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The number of burnt offerings that the congregation brought was seventy bulls, one hundred rams, and two hundred male lambs for a burnt offering to the LORD.
  • The number of burnt offerings that the assembly brought was: seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were burnt offerings to the LORD.
33 And the consecrated things were six hundred bullocks and three thousand sheep.

2 C.29.33 - Details

Original Text

והקדשים בקר שש מאות וצאן שלשת אלפים׃

Morphology

  • והקדשים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וצאן: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלשת: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Chr. 29:31 (structural): Immediate context/continuation of the same ritual—describes the priests and Levites preparing and offering the sacrifices that are enumerated in 29:33.
  • 2 Kings 18:3-6 (thematic): Parallel account of Hezekiah’s religious reforms—removal of idolatry and restoration of proper worship, the broader context for the large purificatory offerings in 2 Chronicles 29.
  • Leviticus 1:2-3 (verbal): Gives the basic sacrificial categories and required animals (bulls, sheep/lambs) used for burnt and peace offerings—verbal/theological correspondence to the bull and sheep offerings listed in 2 Chr 29:33.
  • Ezra 6:17 (thematic): Describes large communal and dedicatory offerings at the restoration of the temple—comparable practice of mass sacrifices and public consecration after a period of discontinuity in worship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Moreover they consecrated six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep and goats.
  • The consecrated animals were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep.
34 But the priests were too few to skin all the burnt offerings, so their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was finished and until the priests were consecrated; for the Levites were more upright of heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.

2 C.29.34 - Details

Original Text

רק הכהנים היו למעט ולא יכלו להפשיט את־ כל־ העלות ויחזקום אחיהם הלוים עד־ כלות המלאכה ועד יתקדשו הכהנים כי הלוים ישרי לבב להתקדש מהכהנים׃

Morphology

  • רק: PRT
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • היו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • למעט: PREP
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יכלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • להפשיט: VERB,hiph,inf
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • העלות: NOUN,f,pl,def
  • ויחזקום: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • אחיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,suff,3,m,pl
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • עד: PREP
  • כלות: NOUN,f,sg,construct
  • המלאכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • יתקדשו: VERB,hitp,impf,3,pl
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • כי: CONJ
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ישרי: ADJ,m,pl
  • לבב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • להתקדש: VERB,hitp,inf
  • מהכהנים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 29:33 (structural): Immediate context: describes the same scene—priests were few and the Levites stood by and assisted them until the work was finished and the priests were sanctified (same episode, complementary wording).
  • 2 Chronicles 30:16 (thematic): During Hezekiah's Passover reform the priests and Levites 'arose and sanctified themselves' to perform the offerings—parallels the idea of priests being consecrated and Levites assisting in the service.
  • Numbers 8:6–8 (verbal): Gives the ritual for cleansing and consecrating the Levites for service (washing, shaving, garments, sprinkling), establishing the theme of Levites being set apart to assist the priests in temple work.
  • Ezra 6:20 (thematic): After the exile the priests and Levites 'kept the Passover' and were purified to serve—parallels the motive and practice of priests and Levites sanctifying themselves for covenant worship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But the priests were too few to skin all the sacrifices, so their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was finished and the priests had sanctified themselves; for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.
  • But the priests were too few to skin all the burnt offerings, so their brethren the Levites helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had sanctified themselves; for the Levites were more wholehearted in consecrating themselves than the priests.
35 Also there were many burnt offerings of peace offerings and their fat and drink offerings for the burnt offerings; and the service of the house of the LORD was established.

2 C.29.35 - Details

Original Text

וגם־ עלה לרב בחלבי השלמים ובנסכים לעלה ותכון עבודת בית־ יהוה׃

Morphology

  • וגם: CONJ
  • עלה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לרב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בחלבי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • השלמים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ובנסכים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לעלה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ותכון: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,fs
  • עבודת: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Leviticus 3:16-17 (verbal): Law concerning the fat of peace offerings being for the priest and the prohibition on eating fat — connects verbally to 'חלבי השלמים' (the fat of the peace offerings).
  • Leviticus 7:11-15 (thematic): Regulations for the thanksgiving/peace offering (including portions and accompanying drink offerings), paralleling the mention of thank offerings and 'נסכים' (drink offerings).
  • 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 (structural): Account of Hezekiah's Passover revival in which priests and Levites offer sacrifices and forgive/restore worship — closely parallels the reestablishment of temple service and abundant peace offerings in 2 Chr 29:35.
  • 2 Kings 18:3-6 (thematic): Summary of Hezekiah's reforms (removing idolatry, trusting in the LORD) and the restoration of proper worship; provides the parallel historical context for reestablishing the house-of-YHWH service in Chronicles.
  • Ezra 3:5 (thematic): The postexilic reinstallation of regular burnt and peace offerings and the rebuilding of temple worship — thematically parallels the restoration and regularization of temple service described in 2 Chr 29:35.

Alternative generated candidates

  • There was also abundance in the fat of the peace offerings and in the drink offerings for the burnt offerings, and the service of the house of the LORD was established.
  • There was abundant offering of the fat portions of the peace offerings and of libations for the burnt offerings; thus the service of the house of the LORD was established.
36 Hezekiah and all the assembly rejoiced because God had provided for the people, for the thing came about suddenly.

2 C.29.36 - Details

Original Text

וישמח יחזקיהו וכל־ העם על ההכין האלהים לעם כי בפתאם היה הדבר׃

Morphology

  • וישמח: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • יחזקיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • על: PREP
  • ההכין: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לעם: PREP
  • כי: CONJ
  • בפתאם: PREP+ADV
  • היה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • הדבר: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 2 Chronicles 29:35 (structural): Immediate context: continues the same cultic action—sacrifices and priestly service—and shares the same narrative culmination in which the people and Hezekiah rejoice over God’s provision.
  • 2 Chronicles 30:26–27 (thematic): A later account of Hezekiah’s Passover celebration that likewise emphasizes great joy in Jerusalem and the people’s rejoicing when God’s restoration/rituals are effectual.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:20–22 (thematic): David’s assembly celebrates the preparation and consecration of the temple; like 2 Chr 29:36 it links communal joy to God’s provision and the completion of cultic preparations.
  • Ezra 6:16–22 (thematic): Description of the post‑exilic Passover and a nationwide feast in which the returned community rejoices because God enabled and provided for the restoration of worship—paralleling joy at divine provision for the people.
  • Nehemiah 8:10–12 (thematic): The people’s joyful response to hearing God’s word and to communal restoration; joy is explicitly tied to God’s action and provision, echoing the connection between divine initiative and popular rejoicing in 2 Chr 29:36.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had provided for the people, for the matter had come about suddenly.
  • Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had provided for the people, for the matter came about suddenly.

Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah, daughter of Zechariah.

He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the LORD and restored them.

He brought in the priests and the Levites and gathered them at the east street. And he said to them, "Listen to me, Levites: consecrate yourselves now and sanctify the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers, and remove all the defilement from the sanctuary."

For our fathers were unfaithful; they did evil in the sight of the LORD our God; they forsook him and turned their faces away from the house of the LORD, and turned their backs.

They also shut the doors of the vestibule, put out the lamps, did not burn incense, and did not offer burnt offerings in the holy place to the God of Israel.

Therefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he gave them into trouble, into derision and contempt, as you now see with your own eyes.

Behold, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives are carried away captive. Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce anger may turn away from us.

My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and to be ministers and to offer incense."

Then the Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of the Merarites, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah. And of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah and Uzziel; and of the sons of Asaph, Zechariah and Mattaniah. And of the sons of Heman, Jehiel and Shimei; and of the sons of Jeduthun, Shemaiah and Uzziel.

They gathered their brothers, consecrated themselves, and came according to the command of the king and the word of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD.

Then the priests went into the inner part of the house of the LORD to sanctify it, and they brought out all the unclean things that they found in the temple of the LORD into the court of the house of the LORD; and the Levites received them and carried them out to the brook Kidron.

They began on the first day of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day of the month they came into the court of the LORD; so they sanctified the house of the LORD for eight days, and on the sixteenth day of the first month they finished.

They came in to Hezekiah the king and said, "We have cleansed all the house of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the table of the showbread and all its utensils."

Moreover, all the things that the king Ahaz had made unclean in his reign, in his unfaithfulness, we have prepared and sanctified, and behold they are before the altar of the LORD.

Then Hezekiah rose early and gathered the heads of the city and went up to the house of the LORD.

They brought seven bullocks, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats for a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah; and he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the LORD. So they killed the bullocks, and the priests received the blood and sprinkled it on the altar; and they killed the rams and sprinkled the blood on the altar; and they killed the lambs and sprinkled the blood on the altar.

They presented the sin goats before the king and the assembly, and they laid their hands on them.

The priests killed them, and they made atonement with their blood on the altar to cleanse all Israel; for the king had said, "The burnt offering and the sin offering are for all Israel."

He set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with harps, and with lyres, according to the commandment of David; and the king's seer gave the order, for the commandment was from the LORD by his prophets.

The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Hezekiah commanded the burnt offering to be offered on the altar; and when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also, with the trumpets and with the instruments of David king of Israel.

All the congregation bowed and the singers sang and the trumpets sounded; all this continued until the burnt offering was finished. And when they had finished offering, the king and all who were present with him bowed themselves and worshiped.

Hezekiah said to the Levites, "Praise the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer." So they praised the LORD with gladness and bowed their heads and worshiped. And Hezekiah said, "Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD." So the congregation brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all the willing-hearted brought burnt offerings.

The number of the burnt offerings that the congregation brought was: seventy bullocks, a hundred rams, two hundred lambs—for a burnt offering to the LORD. And the consecrated things were six hundred bullocks and three thousand sheep. But the priests were too few to skin all the burnt offerings, so their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was finished and until the priests were consecrated; for the Levites were more upright of heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.

Also there were many burnt offerings of peace offerings and their fat and drink offerings for the burnt offerings; and the service of the house of the LORD was established.

Hezekiah and all the assembly rejoiced because God had provided for the people, for the thing came about suddenly.