And he repaired the altar of the LORD, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.
Ver. 16. And he repaired the altar of the Lord.] Which himself had defaced in his idolatrous humour. His contrition was seconded with conversion; his humiliation with reformation.
And commanded Judah to serve the Lord,] Before he had seduced them, now he reduceth them into the right way; laying God's and his charge upon them to live better.