In the next few days, we shall be looking at 2 Chronicles 32 and its parallels in 2 Kings 18-19 and Isaiah 36-37. It’s important to see both the big picture, as it’s presented in the three books, and the smaller pieces that may appear in only one or another of the three.

After these things (v 1). The other books tells us it was in the 14th year of king Hezekiah. What is it that came BEFORE? It was the nationwide reformation that Hezekiah began on his first day in office. How often trouble rises soon after we’ve enjoyed communion with God. But was gracious to allow a long season of peace. Did that season prepare the king and his people for what was to follow? We shall soon see.

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More memorable Proverbs

Proverbs 30

• Do you enjoy pure water? Proverbs 30:5-6; Proverbs 30:12
• Honor your parents; or else. Proverbs 30:11, 17
• Does anybody really know what women want? Proverbs 30:18-19
• How can she stand there with a straight face and say that? Proverbs 30:20
• Three things that I cannot stand. Proverbs 30:21-23

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More of my favorites

• How to be a lost cause. Proverbs 29:1
• Just speak what’s on your mind. Not! Proverbs 29:11
• How to raise a spoiled brat. Proverbs 29:15.
• Kids are good to have around—at least, good kids are good to have around. Proverbs 29:17.

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Some of my favorites

Proverbs 27

• Business, life and sports coaches all agree that you need goals. What does God say? Proverbs 27:1
• Flattered that you have a “secret admirer”? What does God say? Proverbs 27:5
• It’s all a matter of perspective. Proverbs 27:7
• Ever felt out of place? Do you have a place in life? What does God say? Proverbs 27:8

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