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
In the historical context of 2 Chronicles 30, King Hezekiah of Judah is leading a spiritual revival by restoring the Passover celebration, which had been ignored for generations due to the nation's unfaithfulness. He is urging the people not to repeat the stubborn rebellion of their ancestors, who faced God's judgment for turning away from His commands. This message comes during a time of political instability, following the Assyrian threats and the division of Israel, as a call for the people to recommit to covenant faithfulness.
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