Hezekiah acts with confidence and resolution as he attends to three essential matters: water (vv. 3–4), fortification and weapons (v. 5), and the military organization of the people (v. 6). Yet his words to the people (vv. 7–8a) disclose that the true source of his confidence is not his own might but his trust in the Lord, who is the source of all strength. This is a very clear illustration of the Chronicler’s theological stand with regard to divine aid. God’s help is provided to those who trust him, and he often grants to the few and weak victory over the many and strong. This decision,
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