New International VersionHe also made buildings to store the harvest of grain, new wine and olive oil; and he made stalls for various kinds of cattle, and pens for the flocks.
New Living TranslationHe also constructed many storehouses for his grain, new wine, and olive oil; and he made many stalls for his cattle and pens for his flocks of sheep and goats.
English Standard Versionstorehouses also for the yield of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds.
Berean Standard BibleHe also made storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oil, stalls for all kinds of livestock, and pens for the flocks.
King James BibleStorehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks.
New King James Versionstorehouses for the harvest of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of livestock, and folds for flocks.
New American Standard Biblealso storehouses for the produce of grain, wine, and oil; stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds for the flocks.
NASB 1995storehouses also for the produce of grain, wine and oil, pens for all kinds of cattle and sheepfolds for the flocks.
NASB 1977storehouses also for the produce of grain, wine and oil, pens for all kinds of cattle and sheepfolds for the flocks.
Legacy Standard Biblestorehouses also for the produce of grain, wine, and oil, stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds for the flocks.
Amplified Bibleand storehouses for the produce of grain, new wine, and [olive] oil, and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds for the flocks.
Christian Standard BibleHe made warehouses for the harvest of grain, new wine, and fresh oil, and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and pens for flocks.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe made warehouses for the harvest of grain, new wine, and oil, and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and pens for flocks.
American Standard Versionstore-houses also for the increase of grain and new wine and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and flocks in folds.
Contemporary English VersionStorehouses were also built for his supply of grain, wine, and olive oil; barns were built for his cattle, and pens were put up for his sheep.
English Revised Versionstorehouses also for the increase of corn and wine and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and flocks in folds.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe made sheds to store his harvests of grain, new wine, and fresh olive oil, and he made barns for all his cattle and stalls for his flocks.
Good News TranslationIn addition, he had storehouses built for his grain, wine, and olive oil; barns for his cattle; and pens for his sheep.
International Standard Versionalong with storage facilities for grain, wine, oil, stalls for all sorts of cattle, and sheepfolds for his flocks.
NET BibleHe made storerooms for the harvest of grain, wine, and olive oil, and stalls for all his various kinds of livestock and his flocks.
New Heart English Biblestorehouses also for the increase of grain and new wine and oil; and stalls for all kinds of animals, and flocks in folds.
Webster's Bible TranslationStore-houses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe also made storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oil, stalls for all kinds of livestock, and pens for the flocks.
World English Biblealso storehouses for the increase of grain, new wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of animals, and flocks in folds. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand storehouses for the increase of grain, and new wine, and oil, and stalls for all kinds of livestock, and herds for stalls;
Young's Literal Translation and storehouses for the increase of corn, and new wine, and oil, and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and herds for stalls;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd stores for produce of grain and new wine, and new oil, and stalls for all cattle, and cattle and flocks for the stalls. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleStorehouses also of corn, of wine, and of oil, and stalls for all beasts, and folds for cattle.
Catholic Public Domain Versionand also repositories of grain, wine, and oil, and stalls for every beast of burden, and fencing for cattle.
New American Biblealso storehouses for the harvest of grain, for wine and oil, and barns for the various kinds of cattle and flocks.
New Revised Standard Versionstorehouses also for the yield of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleStorehouses also for the increase of grain and wine and oil; and stalls for all kinds of beasts;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd storehouses for crops of grain and of wine and oil and green vegetation for all the animals. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917store-houses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and flocks in folds.
Brenton Septuagint Translationand cities for the produce of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls and mangers for every kind of cattle, and folds for flocks;
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery… 27Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles. 28He also made storehousesfor the harvestof grainand new wineand oil,stallsfor all kindsof livestock,and pensfor the flocks.29He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth.…
Cross References Genesis 41:48-49During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it. / So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure.
1 Kings 4:22-23Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, / ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry.
1 Kings 10:26-27Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.
1 Kings 9:19as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion.
2 Chronicles 9:25-27Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.
2 Chronicles 11:11-12He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine. / He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
2 Chronicles 17:12-13Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.
2 Chronicles 26:10Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields.
Nehemiah 9:25They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.
Psalm 144:13-14Our storehouses will be full, supplying all manner of produce; our flocks will bring forth thousands, tens of thousands in our fields. / Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets.
Proverbs 3:9-10Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
Isaiah 39:2And Hezekiah welcomed the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his entire armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.
Jeremiah 41:8But ten of the men among them said to Ishmael, “Do not kill us, for we have hidden treasure in the field—wheat, barley, oil, and honey!” So he refrained from killing them with the others.
Ezekiel 27:17Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise.
Matthew 6:19-21Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Treasury of Scripture Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. Storehouses 2 Chronicles 26:10 Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmenalso, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry. stalls 1 Kings 4:26 And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. cotes 2 Samuel 7:8 Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: Jump to Previous AnimalsBeastsBuildingsCattleCornCotesFlocksFoldsGrainHerdsIncreaseKindsMannerNewOilPensProcuredProduceSheepfoldsStallsStoreStorehousesStore-HousesVariousWineYieldJump to Next AnimalsBeastsBuildingsCattleCornCotesFlocksFoldsGrainHerdsIncreaseKindsMannerNewOilPensProcuredProduceSheepfoldsStallsStoreStorehousesStore-HousesVariousWineYield2 Chronicles 32 1.Sennacherib invading Judah, Hezekiah fortifies himself, and encourages his people9.Hezekiah and Isaiah pray against the blasphemies of Sennarchib21.An angel destroys the host of the Assyrians24.Hezekiah praying in his sickness, God gives him a sign of recovery25.His proud heart is humbled by God27.His wealth and works31.His error in the ambassage of Babylon32.He dying, Manasseh succeeds himHe also made storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oilThis phrase highlights the importance of preparation and stewardship in ancient Israel. Storehouses were essential for preserving the harvest, ensuring food security during times of scarcity. Grain, new wine, and oil were staples in the diet and economy of Israel, symbolizing sustenance, joy, and anointing, respectively. The construction of storehouses reflects a period of prosperity and foresight under King Hezekiah's reign. Biblically, this mirrors Joseph's actions in Egypt ( Genesis 41:48-49), where he stored grain during years of plenty to prepare for famine. Spiritually, it can be seen as a call to store up spiritual treasures ( Matthew 6:19-21). stalls for all kinds of livestock
Livestock was a sign of wealth and blessing in the ancient Near East. The mention of stalls indicates organized and systematic care for animals, which were vital for agriculture, transportation, and religious sacrifices. This reflects Hezekiah's commitment to maintaining and expanding the kingdom's resources. The care for livestock is reminiscent of the patriarchs, such as Abraham and Job, who were also blessed with abundant flocks and herds (Genesis 13:2,Job 1:3). It underscores the biblical principle of responsible stewardship over God's creation (Proverbs 27:23). and pens for the flocks
Flocks, particularly sheep and goats, were central to the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Israel. Pens provided protection from predators and harsh weather, ensuring the well-being of the animals. This phrase suggests a well-organized and prosperous kingdom under Hezekiah's leadership. The imagery of shepherding is prevalent throughout Scripture, often used to describe God's care for His people (Psalm 23,John 10:11). It also foreshadows Christ as the Good Shepherd, who tends to His flock with diligence and love. The preparation of pens signifies the importance of safeguarding and nurturing what has been entrusted to one's care. Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah during whose reign this verse is set. He is known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the religious practices of Judah. 2. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned. It was a time of both spiritual revival and political challenges. 3. StorehousesThese were built by Hezekiah to store the abundance of resources, indicating a time of prosperity and wise management. 4. Grain, Wine, and OilThese were essential commodities in ancient Israel, representing sustenance, celebration, and anointing. 5. Cattle and FlocksLivestock was a sign of wealth and provision, crucial for the economy and daily life in Judah. Teaching Points Wise StewardshipHezekiah's actions demonstrate the importance of managing resources wisely. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us, whether it be time, talents, or treasures. Preparation and PlanningThe building of storehouses reflects the value of planning and preparing for the future. This principle can be applied to both physical and spiritual aspects of life. Trust in God's ProvisionWhile Hezekiah prepared for the future, his ultimate trust was in God's provision. We should also balance our efforts with faith in God's care and provision. Community and ResponsibilityThe resources stored were not just for Hezekiah but for the community. This teaches us about the responsibility to care for others and share our blessings. Spiritual AbundanceJust as Hezekiah stored physical resources, we should seek to store spiritual treasures, growing in faith, knowledge, and love. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 32
Why does 2 Chronicles 32 seem to present a different order of events compared to 2 Kings 18-19 regarding the siege and Hezekiah's actions?
Are the large-scale military defeats and deportations in 2 Chronicles 28 verifiable through existing sources?
How do we reconcile Hezekiah's tunnel (2 Chronicles 32:30) with evidence that questions the scope or timeline of its construction?
Does King Ahaz's portrayal in 2 Chronicles 28 conflict with the account in 2 Kings 16?(28) storehouses also.-- And magazines ( 2Chronicles 8:4; Exodus 1:11). Stalls.--'Ur?woth (Syriac,'-rawotho). (Comp.-ryoth,2Chronicles 9:25; and'?w?roth, "cotes," a word only found here.) All manner of beasts.--Every kind of cattle. Cotes for flocks.--Heb.,and flocks for folds. The words appear to have been transposed by some copyist. (Comp. LXX.,??? ??????? ??? ?? ???????, "and folds for the flocks." So Vulg., "et caulas pecorum." Syriac omits.) Verse 28. - Cotes for flocks should be tendered, conversely, flocks to the stalls, i.e. stalls full of flocks.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew He also made storehousesוּמִ֨סְכְּנ֔וֹת(ū·mis·kə·nō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4543:Supply, storagefor the harvestלִתְבוּאַ֥ת(liṯ·ḇū·’aṯ)Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8393:Product, revenueof grainדָּגָ֖ן(dā·ḡān)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1715:Corn, grain (of cereals)and new wineוְתִיר֣וֹשׁ(wə·ṯî·rō·wōš)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8492:Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wineand oil,וְיִצְהָ֑ר(wə·yiṣ·hār)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3323:Oil, anointingstallsוְאֻֽרָוֺת֙(wə·’u·rā·wōṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 723:A herding-place for, an animalfor all kindsלְכָל־(lə·ḵāl)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everyof livestock,בְּהֵמָ֣ה(bə·hê·māh)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animaland pensלָאֲוֵרֽוֹת׃(lā·’ă·wê·rō·wṯ)Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 220:A stall -- cotefor the flocks.וַעֲדָרִ֖ים(wa·‘ă·ḏā·rîm)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5739:An arrangement, muster
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