2 Chronicles 32:27

King James Version:

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And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels;

Complete Jewish Bible:

Hizkiyahu had vast riches and great honor. He provided himself with storage places for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields and all kinds of valuable articles;

Berean Standard Bible:

Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles.

American Standard Version:

And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honor: and he provided him treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of goodly vessels;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Hezekiah^{H3169} had exceeding^{H3966} much^{H7235} riches^{H6239} and honour^{H3519}: and he made^{H6213} himself treasuries^{H214} for silver^{H3701}, and for gold^{H2091}, and for precious^{H3368} stones^{H68}, and for spices^{H1314}, and for shields^{H4043}, and for all manner of pleasant^{H2532} jewels^{H3627};

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 32:27

2 Chronicles 32:27 is a verse that highlights the wealth and prestige of King Hezekiah, one of the most notable kings of Judah. The historical context of this verse is set during the latter part of the 8th century and the early 7th century BCE. Hezekiah is known for his religious reforms and for his efforts to centralize worship in the Temple of Jerusalem, as well as for his successful defense of Jerusalem against the Assyrian Empire, which was the dominant power of the time.

The verse specifically mentions that Hezekiah had acquired great riches and honor. This prosperity was likely due to a combination of factors, including trade, tribute from neighboring nations, and possibly the spoils of war. The mention of treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and various jewels indicates not only his immense wealth but also his strategic planning to secure and organize these valuable assets. The inclusion of "shields" among the treasures suggests a focus on military strength and preparedness, which would have been essential during this period of constant threats from foreign powers.

The themes of the verse reflect the material success of a king who was faithful to God and who was rewarded with abundance. It also speaks to the importance of wealth management and the preparation for future needs, whether they be economic or military. Hezekiah's actions in accumulating and storing these riches demonstrate foresight and a concern for the stability and security of his kingdom. The verse thus encapsulates the dual priorities of piety and pragmatism that characterized Hezekiah's reign.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3169
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְחִזְקִיָּה
   Transliteration: Yᵉchizqîyâh
   Pronunciation: yekh-iz-kee-yaw'
   Description: or יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ; from יְרוּשָׁא and יָהּ; strengthened of Jah; Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites; Hezekiah, Jehizkiah. Compare חִזְקִיָּה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3966
   There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְאֹד
   Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
   Pronunciation: meh-ode'
   Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7235
   There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָבָה
   Transliteration: râbâh
   Pronunciation: raw-baw'
   Description: a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect); (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for רָבַב), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6239
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֹשֶׁר
   Transliteration: ʻôsher
   Pronunciation: o'-sher
   Description: from עָשַׁר; wealth; [idiom] far (richer), riches.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3519
   There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּבוֹד
   Transliteration: kâbôwd
   Pronunciation: kaw-bode'
   Description: rarely כָּבֹד; from כָּבַד; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness; glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able).
   
6. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: H214
   There are 477 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אוֹצָר
   Transliteration: ʼôwtsâr
   Pronunciation: o-tsaw'
   Description: from אָצַר; a depository; armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y).
   
8. Strong's Number: H3701
   There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֶּסֶף
   Transliteration: keçeph
   Pronunciation: keh'-sef
   Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).
   
9. Strong's Number: H2091
   There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זָהָב
   Transliteration: zâhâb
   Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3368
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָקָר
    Transliteration: yâqâr
    Pronunciation: yaw-kawr'
    Description: from יָקַר; valuable (objectively or subjectively); brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation.
    
11. Strong's Number: H68
    There are 1276 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֶבֶן
    Transliteration: ʼeben
    Pronunciation: eh'-ben
    Description: from the root of בָּנָה through the meaning to build; a stone; [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s).
    
12. Strong's Number: H1314
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בֶּשֶׂם
    Transliteration: besem
    Pronunciation: beh'-sem
    Description: or בֹּשֶׂם; from the same as בָּשָׂם; fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant; smell, spice, sweet (odour).
    
13. Strong's Number: H4043
    There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָגֵן
    Transliteration: mâgên
    Pronunciation: maw-gane'
    Description: also (in plural) feminine מְגִנָּה; from גָּנַן; a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile; [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield.
    
14. Strong's Number: H2532
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֶמְדָּה
    Transliteration: chemdâh
    Pronunciation: khem-daw'
    Description: feminine of חֶמֶד; delight; desire, goodly, pleasant, precious.
    
15. Strong's Number: H3627
    There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כְּלִי
    Transliteration: kᵉlîy
    Pronunciation: kel-ee'
    Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever.