John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 3. He in the first year of his reign, in the first month , etc.] And, as appears from ( 2 Chronicles 29:17), on the first day of the month: opened the doors of the house of the Lord ; which his father had shut, ( Chronicles 28:24) and repaired them ; or strengthened them, the hinges, and other parts of them, being loosened and weakened; and ornamented them by overlaying them with gold, the plates of which very probably his father had taken off; for, certain it is, Hezekiah overlaid them, and very probably at this time, (see 2 Kings 18:16).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-19 - When Hezekiah came to the crown, he applied at once to work reform Those who begin with God, begin at the right end of their work, and it will prosper accordingly. Those that turn their backs upon God' ordinances, may truly be said to forsake God himself. There are stil such neglects, if the word be not duly read and opened, for that wa signified by the lighting the lamps, and also if prayers and praise be not offered up, for that was signified by the burning incense. Neglec of God's worship was the cause of the calamities they had lain under The Lord alone can prepare the heart of man for vital godliness: when much good is done in a little time, the glory must be ascribed to him and all who love him or the souls of men, will rejoice therein. Le those that do good work, learn to do it well.
Original Hebrew הוא1931 בשׁנה8141 הראשׁונה7223 למלכו4427 בחדשׁ2320 הראשׁון7223 פתח6605 את853 דלתות1817 בית1004 יהוה3068 ויחזקם׃2388
