2 Chronicles 29:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the consecrated things were six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The animals set apart as holy offerings were six hundred cattle and three thousand sheep.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the large number of animals that were dedicated as sacred offerings to God during a time of spiritual renewal.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from King Hezekiah's restoration of temple worship in Judah after his father Ahaz had closed the temple and turned to idol worship. Hezekiah reopened the temple, called for the priests to purify themselves and the temple, and the people responded with an overwhelming number of sacrificial offerings. The large quantities mentioned here show the people's eagerness to return to proper worship of God after years of spiritual neglect.

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