And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from that time onward.
This story of the rage and blasphemy of Sennacherib, Hezekiah's prayer, and the deliverance of Jerusalem by the destruction of the Assyrian army, we had more at large in the book of Kings, 2 Kings 18 and 19. It is contracted here, yet large enough to show these three things: - I. The impiety and malice of the church's enemies.
Commenting on 2 Chronicles 32:9-23
Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil,.... The produce of his fields, vineyards, and oliveyards, such as David had, with persons over them, see Ch1 27:25. and stands for all manner of beasts; as oxen, horses, camels, and asses, see Ch2 9:25. and cotes for flocks; folds for sheep.
And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. (q) Thus after trouble God sends comfort to all them who patiently wait on him, and constantly put their trust in his mercies.