2 Chronicles 32:2 nasb — Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to make war on Jerusalem,

NASB

"Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to make war on Jerusalem,"

— 2 Chronicles 32:2, NASB

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2 Chronicles 32 — Context

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After these acts of faithfulness Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah and besieged the fortified cities, and thought to break into them for himself.

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Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to make war on Jerusalem,

3

he decided with his officers and his warriors to cut off the supply of water from the springs which were outside the city, and they helped him.

4

So many people assembled and stopped up all the springs and the stream which flowed through the region, saying, "Why should the kings of Assyria come and find abundant water?"

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And he took courage and rebuilt all the wall that had been broken down and erected towers on it, and built another outside wall and strengthened the Millo in the city of David, and made weapons and shields in great number.

2 Chronicles 32:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 32:2 say?
2 Chronicles 32:2 in the NASB reads: “Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to make war on Jerusalem,”
Where is 2 Chronicles 32:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 32:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 32, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 32:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 32:2 in?
2 Chronicles 32:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 32:2?
2 Chronicles 32:2 reads (NASB): “Now when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and that he intended to make war on Jerusalem,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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