2 Chronicles 32:31 However, in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon… 1. Nations professing God's holy name must beware of sinful compromises with those by whom His truth is corrupted. The chief fault for which judgment befel Hezekiah was listening to the proposal to become the ally of a heathen prince. 2. It is an imperative duty which rests upon Christians to do somewhat for the spiritual welfare of foreigners who visit them. 3. The necessity for recognising every moment our need of Divine help. (R. Bickersteth, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart. |
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