Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.
Because your heart was soft and responsive, and you humbled yourself before God when you heard his words of judgment against this place and its people, and you humbled yourself before me, tearing your clothes and weeping before me, I have heard you, says the LORD.
God is telling someone that because they responded with genuine humility and sorrow when hearing God's warnings of judgment, He has heard their prayers and will show mercy.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Chronicles 34, King Josiah of Judah ascended to the throne at a young age and initiated reforms to restore worship in the temple, during which the long-lost Book of the Law was discovered. This discovery revealed God's judgments against the people's idolatry and sins, prompting Josiah to respond with deep repentance by tearing his clothes and weeping. God acknowledged Josiah's humble heart, promising that the severe judgments would not occur in his lifetime as a result of his sincerity.
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