Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you.
Don't be stubborn and rebellious like your ancestors were, but surrender yourselves to the LORD and come into his sanctuary, which he has made holy forever. Serve the LORD your God, so that his fierce anger will turn away from you.
King Hezekiah is urging the people to stop being stubborn like their ancestors and return to God's service so they can experience his mercy instead of his anger.
📚 Historical Context
King Hezekiah of Judah was calling the northern tribes of Israel to return to Jerusalem for Passover after years of idol worship and neglecting God's temple. This appeal came after the northern kingdom had been conquered by Assyria, and Hezekiah wanted to reunite God's people in proper worship. The 'stiffnecked fathers' refers to previous generations who had repeatedly turned away from God despite his warnings through the prophets.
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