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2 Chronicles 32:29

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 32:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.
2 Chronicles 32:29 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of Jehovah came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah.
27And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honor: and he provided him treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of goodly vessels;
28store-houses also for the increase of grain and new wine and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and flocks in folds.
29Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.
30This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper spring of the waters of Gihon, and brought them straight down on the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works.
31Howbeit in [the business of] the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
32Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his good deeds, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.
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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
“Moreover, he provided him cities, etc.] Where he had the above storehouses and stalls, and convenient dwellings for those that looked after them, and were over his cattle, small and great, as follows; the Vulgate Latin version reads six cities in some copies f137: and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; in which the riches of men, and even of kings, lay in those times: for God had given him substance very much; for all was owing to his disposing providence, let it come which way it might.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Provided - He repaired, fortified, and beautified them for the honour and safety of his kingdom. 2 Chronicles 32:30”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“possessions: Ch2 26:10; Gen 13:2-6; Ch1 27:29-31; Job 1:3, Job 1:9, Job 42:12 God: Ch2 25:9; Deu 8:18; Sa1 2:7; Ch1 29:12; Pro 10:22; Ti1 6:17, Ti1 6:18 2 Chronicles 32:30”
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