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Order and Prosperity
2Ch 31:11-21
There are several noticeable expressions in this paragraph. We are told that they brought in the dedicated things faithfully, 2Ch 31:12; and that the small as well as the great received their share, even as the daily portion of each required, 2Ch 31:16, r.v. margin; also that the priests sanctified themselves in holiness, 2Ch 31:18, as though touched and quickened by the generous gifts of the people. And in consequence of their entire devotion to the service of the sanctuary, adequate provision was made for their wives and children; while officers were appointed to distribute equal ration to all in the cities of the priests, who, from age or other reasons, were not able to serve in the Temple.
The closing expression about Hezekiah, that he began nothing into which he did not put his heart and that God placed the crown of prosperity on him and his work, presents a striking contrast to the tale of disaster in the reign of Ahaz, and is an incentive to all of us to go and do likewise. See Rom 12:11.