However, Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the LORD’s wrath didn’t come on them in the days of Hezekiah.
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2 Chronicles 32:26 in context
2 Chronicles 32:23–29
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Many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from then on.
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In those days Hezekiah was terminally ill, and he prayed to the LORD; and he spoke to him, and gave him a sign.
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But Hezekiah didn’t reciprocate appropriate to the benefit done for him, because his heart was lifted up. Therefore there was wrath on him, Judah, and Jerusalem.
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However, Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the LORD’s wrath didn’t come on them in the days of Hezekiah.
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Hezekiah had exceedingly great riches and honor. He provided himself with treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of valuable vessels;
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also storehouses for the increase of grain, new wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of animals, and flocks in folds.
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Moreover he provided for himself cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him abundant possessions.
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