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1 Chronicles 29:9,17
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy…

Ezra 6:22
And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.

1 Thessalonians 3:8,9
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord…

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2 Chronicles 30:12
Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 29:18
O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee:

Psalm 10:17
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:

the thing

Acts 2:41
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were addedunto them about three thousand souls.

at what God had prepared for the people
This preparation refers to the restoration of the temple and the reestablishment of proper worship practices. It underscores the belief that God orchestrates events for His purposes, aligning with the biblical theme of divine providence. The preparation can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to His people, reminiscent of how God prepared the way for Israel's return from exile.

because everything had been accomplished so quickly
The rapid accomplishment of these reforms suggests divine assistance and favor. It emphasizes the efficiency and effectiveness of Hezekiah's leadership, but ultimately attributes the success to God's intervention. This swift completion can be compared to other instances in scripture where God's plans unfold rapidly, such as the sudden deliverance of Peter from prison inActs 12. It also foreshadows the immediacy of God's kingdom as proclaimed by Jesus Christ.

Hezekiah steps onto the scene as a king determined to reverse the spiritual decay of Judah (2 Chronicles 29:3). His personal commitment set the pace for national renewal:

• He “did what was right in the sight of the LORD” (2 Kings 18:3–6).

• He reopened and repaired the temple doors, rallying priests and Levites to consecrate themselves (2 Chronicles 29:5, 11).

• His example reminds us that godly leadership ignites revival (Proverbs 29:2;2 Chronicles 31:21).

The revival was never meant to be a solo act; the whole nation engaged:

• Crowds gathered for sacrifices and worship (2 Chronicles 29:31–35).

• Unity of purpose echoed earlier assemblies under David (1 Chronicles 13:8) and foreshadowed later gatherings under Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:29–32).

• God works through a willing community, not just isolated leaders (Romans 12:4–5;Acts 2:44–47).

Joy is the natural overflow when sin is dealt with and fellowship with God is restored. Scripture links true rejoicing to obedience:

• “Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice” (1 Chronicles 16:10).

• “The joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

Reasons for their joy included:

– Cleansed temple, renewed access to God (Hebrews 10:22).

– Reinstated music and praise (2 Chronicles 29:25–28;Psalm 33:1).

– Visible evidence that God was again in their midst (Psalm 126:3).

The spotlight shines on God’s prior planning, not human ingenuity:

• “The LORD had prepared the people” (2 Chronicles 30:12), softening hearts to respond.

• He supplied resources, willing Levites, and national unity (Philippians 2:13).

• This mirrors the larger biblical pattern: God prepares good works in advance for His people to walk in (Ephesians 2:10).

What normally would take months happened in days. God’s timing underscored His favor:

• The priests began consecrating on the first day of the first month and finished by the sixteenth (2 Chronicles 29:17).

• “The Levites were more conscientious… than the priests” (29:34), accelerating the process.

• Rapid restoration recalls other sudden moves of God—crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21–22), the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall in 52 days (Nehemiah 6:15), and Pentecost’s three-thousand-soul harvest (Acts 2:41).

When hearts are yielded, God compresses time and multiplies effectiveness.

2 Chronicles 29:36 celebrates a Spirit-charged moment in Judah’s history. Hezekiah’s faithful leadership, the people’s united participation, and God’s sovereign preparation converged in a rapid, joyful revival. The verse reminds us that when God prepares the way and His people respond, restoration can come swiftly, producing overflowing joy and renewed worship.

That God had prepared.--In the Hebrew thearticle is used instead of therelative: a construction characteristic of the chronicler (1Chronicles 26:28). Render: "And Hezekiah rejoiced . . . over that which God had set in order for the people," viz., the long-suspended ordinances of the Temple worship (1Chronicles 12:39;1Chronicles 15:1). Perhaps, however,l?'?m, "for the people," is the mere accusative after the verb, and the sense is "rejoiced because God had prepared the people" (2Samuel 3:30). . . .

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