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2 Chronicles 29:36
And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing wasdone suddenly.

1 Chronicles 29:18,19
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: …

Ezra 7:27
Blessedbe the LORD God of our fathers, which hath putsuch a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD whichis in Jerusalem:

the commandment

Deuteronomy 4:2,5,6
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminishought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you…

1 Thessalonians 4:2
For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

by the word

2 Chronicles 29:25
And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: forso was the commandment of the LORD by his prophets.

Acts 4:19
But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

to give them one heart
The unity of heart among the people signifies a collective agreement and purpose, which is often seen as a sign of God's blessing and presence. In biblical terms, having "one heart" implies a shared commitment and focus, reminiscent of the early church inActs 4:32, where believers were of one heart and soul. This unity was crucial for the success of religious reforms and revival, as division often led to failure and conflict.

to obey the command of the king and his officials
This obedience to the king and his officials underscores the importance of godly leadership. In the context of2 Chronicles 30, King Hezekiah was leading a religious reform, calling the people back to the worship of Yahweh and the observance of Passover. The king's command was aligned with God's law, showing the ideal relationship between divine authority and human governance. This reflects the biblical principle that leaders should guide people according to God's word, as seen inDeuteronomy 17:18-20.

according to the word of the LORD
This phrase emphasizes that the actions and commands were in accordance with divine revelation. The "word of the LORD" refers to the Scriptures and prophetic messages that guided Israel's religious and moral life. It highlights the importance of aligning human actions with God's revealed will, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. This obedience to God's word is a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and the prophets, as stated inMatthew 5:17. The alignment with God's word ensured that the reforms were not just political but deeply spiritual, aiming to restore true worship and covenant faithfulness.

The little word signals that what follows grows out of what has just happened. Hezekiah has reopened the temple, purified the priests, and issued invitations for a nationwide Passover (2 Chron 30:1–10). Verse 11 notes that “some men from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem,” yet the narrative is not finished. “Moreover” draws our attention to an even deeper work God is about to do, building on the earlier reforms (2 Chron 29:36).

• Scripture often speaks of God’s “hand” or “power” resting on people (Ezra 7:6;Acts 11:21).

• Here, the phrase affirms that the coming unity and obedience are supernatural, not the result of political savvy or human persuasion (Psalm 110:3).

• God Himself supplies the spiritual momentum that no earthly leader can manufacture (Zechariah 4:6).

• The focus shifts from the king to the common people; revival is spreading beyond palace walls.

• Earlier reforms started with the priests and Levites (2 Chron 29:12–17), but now the entire community experiences God’s touch, similar to the crowd inActs 2:43–47 where “a sense of awe came over everyone.”

• True renewal is contagious: individuals catch fire and the wider body soon feels the warmth.

• Unity is God-given, not man-made. He fulfills His promise: “I will give them one heart” (Ezekiel 11:19).

• A shared purpose replaces tribal divisions that had fractured Israel and Judah for centuries (1 Kings 12:16–20).

• In the early church “the multitude of believers were one heart and soul” (Acts 4:32), echoing this same miracle of togetherness.

• Hezekiah’s edict was clear: celebrate Passover in Jerusalem even though the calendar was off by a month (2 Chron 30:1–5).

• God-energized unity leads to concrete action—obedience. Faith without obedience is “dead” (James 2:17).

• Scripture affirms that civil and spiritual authorities are to be honored when they align with God’s will (Romans 13:1;Hebrews 13:17).

• The entire enterprise is anchored in Scripture, not royal whim. Hezekiah’s command mirrors divine instruction for the Passover (Exodus 12:14;Deuteronomy 16:1–2).

• Obedience is measured by God’s Word; “the law of the LORD is perfect” (Psalm 19:7).

• Jesus later underlined the same principle: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

2 Chronicles 30:12 shows that revival is not merely an emotional surge; it is God’s power uniting ordinary people to obey godly leadership in precise harmony with His revealed Word. When the Lord’s hand moves, hearts converge, divisions fade, and Scripture becomes the shared blueprint for action.

The commandment . . . by the wordof the Lord.--Comp. the like phrase,2Chronicles 29:15. The royal command was inspired by the word of the Lord through a prophet.