2 Chronicles 32:29
2 Chronicles 32:29 in Multiple Translations
He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth.
Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.
Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.
And he made towns for himself, and got together much property in flocks and herds: for God had given him great wealth.
He built many towns, and he owned large herds of cattle and flocks of sheep, for God had made him very wealthy.
And he made him cities, and had possession of sheepe and oxen in abundance: for God had giuen him substance exceeding much.
and cities he hath made for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance, for God hath given to him very much substance.
Moreover he provided for himself cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him abundant possessions.
Moreover, he provided for himself cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance in great abundance.
And he built himself cities: for he had flocks of sheep, and herds without number, for the Lord had given him very much substance.
They built towns and acquired for the king many flocks of sheep and goats and herds of cattle, because God had enabled him to become very rich.
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2 Chronicles 32:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/עָרִים֙
עָ֣שָׂה
ל֔/וֹ
וּ/מִקְנֵה
צֹ֥אן
וּ/בָקָ֖ר
לָ/רֹ֑ב
כִּ֤י
נָֽתַן
ל/וֹ֙
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
רְכ֖וּשׁ
רַ֥ב
מְאֹֽד
וְ/עָרִים֙
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Conj | N-fp
עָ֣שָׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וּ/מִקְנֵה
miqneh
H4735
livestock
Conj | N-ms
צֹ֥אן
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs
וּ/בָקָ֖ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
Conj | N-cs
לָ/רֹ֑ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
נָֽתַן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
ל/וֹ֙
Prep | Suff
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
רְכ֖וּשׁ
rᵉkûwsh
H7399
property
N-ms
רַ֥ב
rab
H7227
many
Adj
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 32:29
וְ/עָרִים֙
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Conj | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
עָ֣שָׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וּ/מִקְנֵה
miqneh
H4735
"livestock"
Conj | N-ms
Livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, are domestic animals that can be bought and owned, as described in the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and the story of Abraham's wealth.
Definition: 1) cattle, livestock 1a) cattle, livestock 1a1) in general of a purchasable domestic animal 1b) cows, sheep, goats (in herds and flocks)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: cattle, flock, herd, possession, purchase, substance. See also: Genesis 4:20; Numbers 20:19; Psalms 78:48.
צֹ֥אן
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
וּ/בָקָ֖ר
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
Conj | N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
לָ/רֹ֑ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
נָֽתַן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
ל/וֹ֙
""
Prep | Suff
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
רְכ֖וּשׁ
rᵉkûwsh
H7399
"property"
N-ms
It refers to property or possessions, such as livestock or goods, like the riches of King Solomon in 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) property, goods, possessions 1a) property, goods 1a1) general term for all movable goods 1a2) of livestock 1a3) of stores, utensils, etc
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: good, riches, substance. See also: Genesis 12:5; 1 Chronicles 28:1; Daniel 11:28.
רַ֥ב
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 32:29
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 32:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 32:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32:29
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32:29
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 32:29
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 32:29
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 storehouses for the harvest of grain and new wine and oil, stalls for all kinds of livestock, and pens for the flocks.
29He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth.
30It was Hezekiah who blocked the upper outlet of the Spring of Gihon and channeled it down to the west side of the City of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all that he did. 31And so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 29:12 | Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. |
| 2 | Proverbs 10:22 | The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 2:7 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. |
| 4 | Genesis 13:2–6 | And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. From the Negev he journeyed from place to place toward Bethel, until he came to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been pitched, to the site where he had built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD. Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist. |
| 5 | Job 1:3 | and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East. |
| 6 | Job 1:9 | Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing? |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 27:29–31 | Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 26:10 | Since 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. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 8:18 | But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. |
| 10 | Job 42:12 | So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. |
2 Chronicles 32:29 Summary
This verse tells us that God gave Hezekiah a lot of wealth and possessions, and Hezekiah used these blessings to build cities and acquire many animals. This shows us that God can bless us with many things, but it's how we use those blessings that matters (as seen in Matthew 25:14-30). We should always remember that our wealth and possessions come from God, and we should use them to glorify Him and help others. By doing so, we can experience God's joy and fulfillment in our lives, just like Hezekiah did when he prospered in all that he did, as stated in 2 Chronicles 32:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God gave Hezekiah very great wealth?
This means that God blessed Hezekiah with an abundance of riches and possessions, as seen in 2 Chronicles 32:27, where it is written that Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and also in Proverbs 10:22, which says that the blessing of the Lord makes rich.
Why did Hezekiah make cities for himself?
Hezekiah made cities for himself as a result of the wealth and prosperity that God had given him, as stated in 2 Chronicles 32:29, allowing him to expand his kingdom and provide for his people, much like Solomon did in 1 Kings 9:17-19.
Is it wrong for a believer to have wealth and possessions?
No, having wealth and possessions is not wrong in itself, as seen in the case of Hezekiah and other biblical figures like Abraham and Job, but it is important to remember that our wealth and possessions are gifts from God and should be used to glorify Him, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
How did Hezekiah's wealth affect his relationship with God?
Hezekiah's wealth and prosperity are a testament to God's blessing in his life, but as seen in 2 Chronicles 32:31, Hezekiah's heart was also tested by God, highlighting the importance of remaining humble and dependent on God, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 8:10-18 and 1 Corinthians 4:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has blessed me with wealth and possessions, and how can I use these blessings to glorify Him?
- How can I, like Hezekiah, use my resources to provide for others and expand God's kingdom?
- In what ways can I avoid becoming proud or self-sufficient when I experience prosperity, and instead remain humble and dependent on God?
- What does this verse teach me about God's sovereignty and provision in my life, and how can I apply this truth to my daily circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 32:29
Moreover, he provided him cities,.... Where he had the above storehouses and stalls, and convenient dwellings for those that looked after them, and were over his cattle, small and great, as follows;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 32:29
Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32:29
He provided him cities, Heb. he made, &c. Either he purchased them to himself by his gold or silver; or he repaired, and fortified, and beautified them for the honour and safety of his kingdom. But the former sense seems to agree better with the following words.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32:29
2 Chronicles 32:29 Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.Ver. 29. For God had given him substance very much.] That is, The wealth of this world; though to speak properly, true grace only is "substance, durable substance": riches are nec vera, nec vestra
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32:29
(29) Moreover he provided him cities.—And he made him watch-towers. The word rendered “cities” (ârîm) appears in this connection to mean watch-towers j or forts for the protection of the flocks and herds. Isaiah 1:8 (“a besieged city “); 2 Kings 17:9; 2 Chronicles 26:10. Had given.—Grave.Substance.—Wealth in kind, especially cattle (2 Chronicles 31:3).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 32:29
29. cities] The context suggests that these cities were meant chiefly as places of refuge for the flocks and herds in time of war. substance very much] R.V. very much substance.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 32:29
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Commentary Notes - I Chronicles by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the Books of the Chronicles, emphasizing their division, retrospective nature post-Babylonian captivity, and focus on Judah's history from a heavenly pe |
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Receiving From God's Hand by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the blessed strength found in God's power and might, emphasizing the importance of having a steadfast will to obey God's commands and to humbly |
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Riches That Bring No Sorrow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the observations and thoughts of an old man named Solomon. Solomon had lived a life of luxury and abundance, but as time was running out fo |
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(Come Up Higher) the Place of Blessing by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that brings praise and glory to God's grace. He highlights the concept of the "summing up of all things in Ch |
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The Benefits of Wisdom by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in one's life. He encourages listeners to seek wisdom and not to forsake the instructions o |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 8. the Testing of Elisha and Gehazi by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen explores the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, emphasizing Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in seeking God's highest calling, which led to his anointing, whil |
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Obedience Brings Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to God's commands leads to blessings for both individuals and their descendants, as highlighted in Deuteronomy 12:28. He clarifies that whil |