Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah. From then on he was highly regarded by all the nations. New Living Translation From then on King Hezekiah became highly respected among all the surrounding nations, and many gifts for the LORD arrived at Jerusalem, with valuable presents for King Hezekiah, too. English Standard Version And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from that time onward. Berean Standard Bible Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations. King James Bible And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. New King James Version And many brought gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter. New American Standard Bible And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and valuable presents to Hezekiah king of Judah; so thereafter he rose in the sight of all nations. NASB 1995 And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and choice presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter. NASB 1977 And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and choice presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter. Legacy Standard Bible And many were bringing presents to Yahweh at Jerusalem and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was lifted up in the sight of all nations thereafter. Amplified Bible And many brought gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and valuable presents to Hezekiah king of Judah; so from then on he was exalted in the sight of all nations. Christian Standard Bible Many were bringing an offering to the LORD to Jerusalem and valuable gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah, and he was exalted in the eyes of all the nations after that. Holman Christian Standard Bible Many were bringing an offering to the LORD to Jerusalem and valuable gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah, and he was exalted in the eyes of all the nations after that. American Standard Version And many brought gifts unto Jehovah to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. Contemporary English Version People brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and expensive gifts for Hezekiah, and from that day on, every nation on earth respected Hezekiah. English Revised Version And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Many people still went to Jerusalem to bring gifts to the LORD and expensive presents to King Hezekiah of Judah. From then on, he was considered important by all the nations. Good News Translation Many people came to Jerusalem, bringing offerings to the LORD and gifts to Hezekiah, so that from then on all the nations held Hezekiah in honor. International Standard Version Many brought gifts to the LORD in Jerusalem and brought presents to King Hezekiah of Judah. As a result, he was exalted in the opinion of all nations thereafter. Majority Standard Bible Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations. NET Bible Many were bringing presents to the LORD in Jerusalem and precious gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From that time on he was respected by all the nations. New Heart English Bible Many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. Webster's Bible Translation And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that from thenceforth he was magnified in the sight of all nations. World English Bible Many brought gifts to Yahweh to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from then on. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand many are bringing in an offering to YHWH, to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, and he is lifted up before the eyes of all the nations after this. Young's Literal Translation and many are bringing in an offering to Jehovah, to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, and he is lifted up before the eyes of all the nations after this. Smith's Literal Translation And many bringing a gift to Jehovah to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah: and he will be lifted up to the eyes of all the nations from after this. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMany also brought victims, and sacrifices to the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Ezechias king of Juda: and he was magnified thenceforth in the sight of all nations. Catholic Public Domain Version And now many were bringing victims and sacrifices to the Lord in Jerusalem, and gifts to Hezekiah, the king of Judah. And after these things, he was exalted before all the nations. New American Bible Many brought gifts for the LORD to Jerusalem and costly objects for Hezekiah, king of Judah, who thereafter was exalted in the eyes of all the nations. New Revised Standard Version Many brought gifts to the LORD in Jerusalem and precious things to King Hezekiah of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from that time onward. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd many of the children of Israel brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and gave presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted before all nations. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And many of the children of Israel were bringing gifts to LORD JEHOVAH to Jerusalem and were giving gifts to Hezekiah, King of the house of Yehuda, and he was lifted up higher than all the nations. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And many brought gifts to the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Ezekias king of Juda; and he was exalted in the eyes of all the nations after these things. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem Delivered from the Assyrians…22So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all the others, and He gave them rest on every side. 23Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations. Cross References Isaiah 37:36-38 Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. 2 Kings 19:35-37 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. Psalm 76:11 Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 1 Kings 10:24-25 The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. Psalm 68:29 Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. Isaiah 2:2-3 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Micah 4:1-2 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Zechariah 8:22-23 And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” 1 Kings 8:41-43 And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. Psalm 72:10-11 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. Isaiah 45:14 This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’” Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Acts 10:25-26 As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” Revelation 21:24-26 By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. / Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. Treasury of Scripture And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thereafter. gifts 2 Samuel 8:10,11 Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: … Ezra 7:15-22,27 And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellers have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, … Psalm 68:29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee. presents [heb] precious things 2 Chronicles 9:9,10,24 And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave king Solomon… 2 Chronicles 17:5,11 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance… 1 Kings 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life. he was magnified 2 Chronicles 1:1 And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. 1 Chronicles 29:25 And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel. Jump to Previous Choice Exalted Gifts Great Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Highly Honoured Jerusalem Judah Magnified Nations Numbers Offerings Onward Precious Presents Price Regarded Sight Thenceforth Time ValuableJump to Next Choice Exalted Gifts Great Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Highly Honoured Jerusalem Judah Magnified Nations Numbers Offerings Onward Precious Presents Price Regarded Sight Thenceforth Time Valuable2 Chronicles 32 1. Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people9. Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib 21. An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians 24. Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery 25. His proud heart is humbled by God 27. His wealth and works 31. His error in the ambassage of Babylon 32. He dying, Manasseh succeeds him Many brought offerings The phrase "many brought offerings" signifies a collective response from various people, likely from different regions, who were moved to honor God. The Hebrew root for "offerings" is "מִנְחָה" (minchah), which often refers to gifts or tributes presented in worship. This act of bringing offerings underscores the recognition of God's sovereignty and the gratitude for His deliverance, as seen in the miraculous defeat of the Assyrian army. Historically, such offerings were a common practice to express devotion and thanksgiving, and they reflect the communal acknowledgment of divine intervention. to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations Gifts.--An offering (minchah), or tribute. Presents to Hezekiah.--Among those who brought such were the envoys of Meroaach Baladan, king of Babylon (2Kings 20:12). Probably also the neighbouring peoples--e.g., the Philistines--relieved from the pressure of the Assyrian invaders, would thus evince their gratitude to the God of Israel. (Comp. 2Chronicles 18:11.) So that he was magnified . . . nations.--Literally, and he was lifted up, to the eyes of all the nations. Verse 23. - Presents to Hezekiah. The "precious things" (מִגְדָּנות) of 2 Chronicles 21:3.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Manyוְ֠רַבִּים (wə·rab·bîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great brought מְבִיאִ֨ים (mə·ḇî·’îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go offerings מִנְחָ֤ה (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering to Jerusalem לִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (lî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel for the LORD לַיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and valuable gifts וּמִ֨גְדָּנ֔וֹת (ū·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4030: A choice or excellent thing for Hezekiah לִֽיחִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ (lî·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites king of מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and from מֵאַֽחֲרֵי־ (mê·’a·ḥă·rê-) Preposition-m Strong's 310: The hind or following part then on כֵֽן׃ (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus he was exalted וַיִּנַּשֵּׂ֛א (way·yin·naś·śê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take in the eyes לְעֵינֵ֥י (lə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every nations. הַגּוֹיִ֖ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts Links 2 Chronicles 32:23 NIV2 Chronicles 32:23 NLT 2 Chronicles 32:23 ESV 2 Chronicles 32:23 NASB 2 Chronicles 32:23 KJV 2 Chronicles 32:23 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 32:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 32:23 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 32:23 French Bible 2 Chronicles 32:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 32:23 Many brought gifts to Yahweh to Jerusalem (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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