And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.
Hezekiah and all the people celebrated with joy because God had prepared their hearts for this work, and everything had happened so quickly.
The writer is showing how Hezekiah and the people rejoiced because they recognized that God had prepared their hearts to accomplish His work in an amazingly short time.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of 2 Chronicles, King Hezekiah ascended to the throne of Judah and swiftly launched reforms to restore proper worship of God after years of idolatry under previous rulers. This involved cleansing the temple, reinstating the priests and Levites, and resuming sacrifices, which led to a sudden revival among the people. The verse captures the joy of Hezekiah and the nation, recognizing that God had sovereignly prepared their hearts for this rapid transformation.
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