<p class="bodytext">The rest of the events of Hezekiah&#8217;s reign, including his faithful deeds, are recorded in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz, included in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.<n id="1" />

But Manasseh misled the people of<n id="1" /> Judah and the residents of Jerusalem so that they sinned more than the nations whom the <sc>Lordsc> had destroyed ahead of the Israelites.p>

He erected the altar of the <sc>Lordsc> and offered on it peace offerings and thank offerings. He told the people of<n id="1" /> Judah to serve the <sc>Lordsc> God of Israel.

he tore down the altars and Asherah poles, demolished the idols, and smashed all the incense altars throughout the land of Israel. Then he returned to Jerusalem.p>

and she said to them: &#8220;This is what the <sc>Lordsc> God of Israel says: &#8216;Say this to the man who sent you to me:

Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the <sc>Lordsc>: &#8220;This is what the <sc>Lordsc> God of Israel says concerning the words you have heard:

So the Israelites who were present observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.

He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him vow allegiance<n id="1" /> in the name of God. He was stubborn and obstinate, and refused to return<n id="2" /> to the <sc>Lordsc> God of Israel.

Now, O <sc>Lordsc> God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant, my father David, when you said, &#8216;You will never fail to have a successor ruling before me on the throne of Israel,<n id="1" /> provided that your descendants watch their step and obey my law as you have done.&#8217;<n id="2" />

<p class="bodytext">When all this was over, the Israelites<n id="1" /> who were in the cities of Judah went out and smashed the sacred pillars, cut down the Asherah poles, and demolished<n id="2" /> all the high places and altars throughout Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh.<n id="3" /> Then all the Israelites returned to their own homes in their cities.<n id="4" />p>

Look, I am ready to build a temple to honor<n id="1" /> the <sc>Lordsc> my God and to dedicate it to him in order to burn fragrant incense before him, to set out the bread that is regularly displayed,<n id="2" /> and to offer burnt sacrifices each morning and evening, and on Sabbaths, new moon festivals, and at other times appointed by the <sc>Lordsc> our God. This is something Israel must do on a permanent basis.<n id="3" />

Huram also said, &#8220;Worthy of praise is the <sc>Lordsc> God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the <sc>Lordsc>, as well as a royal palace for himself.<n id="1" />

<p class="bodytext">Solomon took a census<n id="1" /> of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had taken. There were 153,600 in all.

Solomon had made a bronze platform and had placed it in the middle of the enclosure. It was seven and one-half feet<n id="1" /> long, seven and one-half feet<n id="2" /> wide, and four and one-half feet<n id="3" /> high. He stood on it and then got down on his knees in front of the entire assembly of Israel. He spread out his hands toward the sky,

Respond to the requests of your servant and your people Israel for this place.<n id="1" /> Hear from your heavenly dwelling place and respond favorably and forgive.<n id="2" />p>

then listen from heaven and forgive the sin of your servants, your people Israel. Certainly<n id="1" /> you will then teach them the right way to live<n id="2" /> and send rain on your land that you have given your people to possess.<n id="3" />p>

When all your people Israel pray and ask for help,<n id="1" /> as they acknowledge their intense pain<n id="2" /> and spread out their hands toward this temple,

<p class="bodytext">&#8220;Foreigners, who do not belong to your people Israel, will come from a distant land because of your great reputation<n id="1" /> and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds;<n id="2" /> they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.

When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s splendor over the temple, they got on their knees with their faces downward toward the pavement. They worshiped and gave thanks to the <sc>Lordsc>, saying,<n id="1" /> &#8220;Certainly he is good; certainly his loyal love endures!&#8221;p>

The priests stood in their assigned spots, along with the Levites who had the musical instruments used for praising the <sc>Lordsc>.<n id="1" /> (These were the ones King David made for giving thanks to the <sc>Lordsc> and which were used by David when he offered praise, saying, &#8220;Certainly his loyal love endures.&#8221;)<n id="2" /> Opposite the Levites,<n id="3" /> the priests were blowing the trumpets, while all Israel stood there.