John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 4. And he brought in the priests and Levites , etc.] The persons that officiated in the service of the temple: and gathered them together into the east street ; which led to the eastern gate of the temple.
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 ויבא935 את853 הכהנים3548 ואת853 הלוים3881 ויאספם622 לרחוב7339 המזרח׃4217
