V.1-8 Although there was great rejoicing, God allows a test! A powerful enemy approaches.
V.9-19 The enemy tries to break down the confidence of the people in the Lord. They even made fun of the fact (v. 12) that Hezekiah had said that there only was ONE altar. Isn’t that what Satan whispers into believer’s ears, that we can choose where we shall worship the Lord. Satan does not like to see people gathered around Christ alone. So he causes divisions.
V.20 Two faithful men pray.
V.21 God answers.
V.22 To God is the glory, for He did it alone. Notice the last six words!
V.23 The hearts of the people were touched.
V.24-25 God tells us what he saw in the king’s heart, so a personal trial comes to him.
V.26 Nice to see. May it be true of us.
V.27-33 God tried him and He tries us too.
V.33 A great honor. He is buried in the chiefest of the sepulchers, close to king David. May each one of us take to heart the lessons we can learn from this faithful king.