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2 Chronicles 32:1

2 Chronicles 32:1
After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

After these things, and the establishment thereof,.... What are recorded in the preceding chapters, when matters were well settled, especially with respect to religion and temple service, and when…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The establishment thereof - literally, “the faithfulness thereof” or, in other words, “after these things had been faithfully accomplished.” 2Ch 32:1-8 form a passage supplementary to 2Ki 18:13-16.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

After these things - God did not permit this pious prince to be disturbed till he had completed the reformation which he had begun.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 32:1-8

Here is, I. The formidable design of Sennacherib against Hezekiah's kingdom, and the vigorous attempt he made upon it. This Sennacherib was now, as Nebuchadnezzar was afterwards, the terror and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Chronicles 32:1-8

2Ch 32:1-8 (cp. 2Ki 18:13-16). Sennacherib's threatened Invasion. Hezekiah's Precautions

The Chronicler introduces us somewhat abruptly to the Assyrian crisis. From 2 Kin. we learn first that…