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2 Chronicles 31:21

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 31:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.
2 Chronicles 31:21 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 31

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18and them that were reckoned by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness.
19Also for the sons of Aaron the priests, that were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every city, there were men that were mentioned by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogy among the Levites.
20And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah; and he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before Jehovah his God.
21And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, etc.] In cleansing the temple, providing sacrifices, placing the priests and Levites order, taking care of the maintenance of them, and in the law and in the commandments; in the observation of all the laws, statutes, and judgments of God, moral, ceremonial, and judicial: to seek his God; and serve and worship him, and therein his honour and glory: he did it with all his heart; in the most cordial, sincere, and upright manner: and prospered; he succeeded in all he undertook, God being with him, and blessing him in his civil and religious concerns.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“in the law: Psa 1:2, Psa 1:3 he did it: Deu 6:5, Deu 10:12; Kg1 2:4; Ch1 22:19; Ecc 9:10; Jer 29:13 prospered: Ch2 14:7, Ch2 20:26, Ch2 26:5; Jos 1:7, Jos 1:8; Ch1 22:13; Psa 1:3; Mat 6:33, Mat 7:24-27 Next: 2 Chronicles Chapter 32”
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