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2 Chronicles 32:31

2 Chronicles 32:31
Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire 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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Of the ambassadors - See Kg2 20:13 (note), and the observations at the end of that chapter.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 32:24-33

Here we conclude the story of Hezekiah with an account of three things concerning him: -

I. His sickness and his recovery from it, Ch2 32:24. The account of his sickness is but briefly mentioned…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

ambassadors Lit. "interpreters."

to inquire of the wonder According to 2Ki 20:12; Isa 39:1, the ostensible reason of the embassy was to congratulate Hezekiah on his recovery. The real object was to…