10 Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.
10 Now I intend to make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us.
10 Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, in order that his fierce anger may turn away from us.
10 "I have decided to make a covenant with the God of Israel and turn history around so that God will no longer be angry with us.
10 Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that His fierce wrath may turn away from us.
10 But now I will make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:10
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:1-19
(Read 2 Chronicles 29:1-19)
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's ordinances, may truly be said to forsake God himself. There are still such neglects, if the word be not duly read and opened, for that was signified by the lighting the lamps, and also if prayers and praise be not offered up, for that was signified by the burning incense. Neglect 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. Let those that do good work, learn to do it well.