He took up with his rulers and men of war the question of stopping up the water-springs outside the town; and they gave him their support.

You say you have a design, and strength for war, but these are only words. Now to whom are you looking for support, that you have gone against my authority?

Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his power, and how he made the pool and the stream, to take water into the town, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah?

For the king, after discussion with his chiefs and all the body of the people in Jerusalem, had made a decision to keep the Passover in the second month.

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.

For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.

He took away the cover of Judah; and in that day you were looking with care at the store of arms in the house of the woods.

By whom has the spirit of the Lord been guided, or who has been his teacher?

Who has knowledge of the mind of the Lord? or who has taken part in his purposes?

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Summary

He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.

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Bible References

Took counsel

For the king, after discussion with his chiefs and all the body of the people in Jerusalem, had made a decision to keep the Passover in the second month.
You say you have a design, and strength for war, but these are only words. Now to whom are you looking for support, that you have gone against my authority?
Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.
For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.
By whom has the spirit of the Lord been guided, or who has been his teacher?
Who has knowledge of the mind of the Lord? or who has taken part in his purposes?

To stop

Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his power, and how he made the pool and the stream, to take water into the town, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Judah?
He took away the cover of Judah; and in that day you were looking with care at the store of arms in the house of the woods.

General references

And you saw all the broken places in the wall of the town of David: and you got together the waters of the lower pool.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain

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