2 Chronicles 31:20

20 Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah; and 1he did what was good, right and true before the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 31:20 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 31:20

And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah
Settled the courses of the priests and Levites, and made a provision for them and their families:

and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the Lord his
God:
or did that which was truly right and good, according to the law and will of God, in the sincerity and uprightness of his soul, and as in the presence of the omniscient God, he approving and accepting it for Christ's sake.

2 Chronicles 31:20 In-Context

18 The genealogical enrollment included all their little children, their wives, their sons and their daughters, for the whole assembly, for they consecrated themselves faithfully in holiness.
19 Also for the sons of Aaron the priests who were in the pasture lands of their cities, or in each and every city, there were men who were designated by name to distribute portions to every male among the priests and to everyone genealogically enrolled among the Levites.
20 Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah; and he did what was good, right and true before the LORD his God.
21 Every work which he began in the service of the house of God in law and in commandment, seeking his God, he did with all his heart and prospered.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Kings 20:3; 2 Kings 22:2
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