2 Chronicles 32:27-30 - Homilies By T. Whitelaw

The greatness of Hezekiah.

I. HIS WEALTH .

1 . Large. "Much riches" ( 2 Chronicles 32:27 ); "very much substance" ( 2 Chronicles 32:29 ). In this he resembled Solomon ( 2 Chronicles 9:22 ) and Jehoshaphat ( 2 Chronicles 17:5 ).

2 . Varied.

II. HIS WORKS .

1 . Treasuries. For his gold, silver, precious stones; for spices, shields, and goodly vessels.

2 . Storehouses. For his corn, wine, and oil.

3 . Stalls. For his beasts and herds.

4. Folds . For his flocks.

5 . Cities—i.e. either watchtowers for his shepherds ( 2 Chronicles 26:10 )or dwelling-places for his herds and beasts.

6 . Reservoirs. Containing water for the use of the inhabitants, especially in the time of a siege ( 2 Chronicles 32:30 ).

III. HIS HONOUR .

1 . In life.

2 . At death.

3 . After death. By receiving a double, yea, a threefold memorial:

LESSONS .

1 . The best wealth—grace.

2 . The noblest deeds—works of faith.

3 . The highest honour—salvation and glory.—W.