2 Chronicles 30:12
New International Version
Also in Judah the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials had ordered, following the word of the LORD.

New Living Translation
At the same time, God’s hand was on the people in the land of Judah, giving them all one heart to obey the orders of the king and his officials, who were following the word of the LORD.

English Standard Version
The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.

King James Bible
Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

New King James Version
Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them singleness of heart to obey the command of the king and the leaders, at the word of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD.

NASB 1995
The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD.

NASB 1977
The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them one heart to do that which the king and the officials had commanded by the word of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Also, the power of God was at work in Judah to unite them to carry out the command of the king and his officials by the word of the LORD.

American Standard Version
Also upon Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
God also made everyone in Judah eager to do what Hezekiah and his officials had commanded.

English Revised Version
Also in Judah was the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Also, God guided the people of Judah so that they united to carry out the command which the king and the leaders gave from the LORD's word.

Good News Translation
God was also at work in Judah and united the people in their determination to obey his will by following the commands of the king and his officials.

International Standard Version
God also poured out his grace throughout Judah, giving them a dedicated heart to do what the king and princes had decreed according to the message from the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.

NET Bible
In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict the king and the officers had issued at the LORD's command.

New Heart English Bible
Also in Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the leaders by the word of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

World English Bible
Also the hand of God came on Judah to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by Yahweh’s word.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Also, in Judah the hand of God has been to give one heart to them to do the command of the king and of the heads in the matter of YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
Also, in Judah hath the hand of God been to give to them one heart to do the command of the king and of the heads, in the matter of Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
Also in Judah was the hand of God to give to them one heart to do the commands of the king and the chiefs by the word of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the hand of God was in Juda, to give them one heart to do the word of the Lord, according to the commandment of the king, and of the princes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, the hand of God was working in Judah, to give them one heart, so that they would accomplish the word of the Lord, according to the precept of the king and of the rulers.

New American Bible
In Judah, however, the hand of God brought it about that the people were of one heart to carry out the command of the king and the princes by the word of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the officials commanded by the word of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless the rest of the men of these tribes humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem with the tribe of Judah. And the hand of God was upon them to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of his princes, according to the word of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rest of these tribes broke down in their hearts, and they came to Jerusalem with the tribe of the house of Yehuda, and the hand of LORD JEHOVAH was upon them to give them one heart to do the commandment of the King and of his Princes, according to the word of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Also in Judah was the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the hand of the Lord was present to give them one heart to come, to do according to the commands of the king and of the princes, by the word of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover
11Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. 12Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.

Cross References
Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Ezra 1:1
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows:

Acts 11:21
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Nehemiah 2:12
I set out at night with a few men. I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding.

Jeremiah 32:39
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

Acts 16:14
Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.

1 Kings 18:37
Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”

Jeremiah 24:7
I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.

Psalm 110:3
Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

Acts 2:46
With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Deuteronomy 30:6
The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Isaiah 44:5
One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.”


Treasury of Scripture

Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

the hand of God

2 Chronicles 29:36
And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done 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
Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:

the commandment

Deuteronomy 4:2,5,6
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought 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: for so 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.

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Also, the hand of God
The phrase "the hand of God" signifies divine intervention and guidance. In Hebrew, "yad" (hand) often symbolizes power and authority. This expression indicates that God's influence was actively working in the hearts and minds of the people of Judah. Historically, the "hand of God" is seen throughout the Old Testament as a force that directs, protects, and sometimes disciplines His people. Here, it underscores God's sovereign role in unifying Judah for a spiritual purpose.

was on Judah
Judah, the southern kingdom, was the remnant of the Israelite nation that remained after the division of the united monarchy. The phrase "was on Judah" suggests a special focus or favor from God towards this tribe. Judah's significance is rooted in its lineage, as it is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. This divine attention highlights God's ongoing covenantal relationship with Judah, despite the nation's previous failings.

to give them one heart
The concept of "one heart" implies unity and collective purpose. In Hebrew, "lev echad" (one heart) suggests a harmonious alignment of will and intention among the people. This unity was essential for the spiritual reforms King Hezekiah was implementing. Biblically, a "new heart" is often associated with renewal and transformation, as seen in Ezekiel 36:26. Here, it reflects a divinely inspired consensus to return to faithful worship and obedience.

to do what the king and his officials had commanded
This phrase indicates the people's willingness to follow the leadership of King Hezekiah and his officials. Hezekiah was a reformer king, intent on restoring proper worship and adherence to God's laws. The people's compliance was not merely political but spiritual, as it was in response to divine prompting. Historically, this period marked a significant religious revival in Judah, emphasizing the importance of godly leadership in guiding a nation back to righteousness.

in accordance with the word of the LORD
The "word of the LORD" refers to the divine instructions and commandments given through the Scriptures and prophetic revelation. This phrase underscores the authority and foundation of God's word in guiding the actions of both the king and the people. It highlights the importance of aligning human actions with divine will, a central theme throughout the Bible. The reforms led by Hezekiah were not arbitrary but rooted in a return to covenantal faithfulness as prescribed by God.

(12) Also in Judah . . . was.--Rather, Moreover upon Judah was the hand of God: a phrase here used of a Divine influence for good. (Comp. Ezra 8:22.) Elsewhere the phrase has the sense of judicial visitation; e.g., Exodus 9:3.

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

Verse 12. - Also in Judah the hand of God was. Considering the difference of preposition, this expression can perhaps scarcely cite as its parallel Ezra 7:9. "The hand of God" here means rather his effectual working, which effectual working produced a hearty unanimity, that contrasted well with the bearing of the northern tribes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Also,
גַּ֣ם (gam)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

the power
יַ֣ד (yaḏ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of God
הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

was
הָֽיְתָה֙ (hā·yə·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

on the people
לָהֶ֖ם (lā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

in Judah
בִּיהוּדָ֗ה (bî·hū·ḏāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

to give them
לָתֵ֥ת (lā·ṯêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

one
אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

heart
לֵ֣ב (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

to obey
לַעֲשׂ֞וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the command
מִצְוַ֥ת (miṣ·waṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4687: Commandment

of the king
הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

and his officials
וְהַשָּׂרִ֖ים (wə·haś·śā·rîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

according to the word
בִּדְבַ֥ר (biḏ·ḇar)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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