2 Chronicles 30
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 30 of 36
Chapter Summary
Hezekiah proclaims a solemn passover on the second month for Judah and Israel. The assembly, having destroyed the altars of idolatry, keep the feast fourteen days.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who proclaims the Passover, calls Israel to return to Jehovah, and prays for the unprepared
Lawgiver; the priests sprinkle blood according to the Law of Moses the man of God
Patriarch; the people are called to return to Jehovah, the God of Abraham
Patriarch named with Abraham and Israel as the God to whom the people must return
Past king; the joy in Jerusalem is said to be unmatched since his days
Named as the father of Solomon, king of Israel, in the comparison of this feast's joy
Timeline
Hezekiah sends letters to all Israel and Judah, including Ephraim and Manasseh, inviting them to Jerusalem to observe the Passover in the second month.
2 Chronicles 30:1-4Runners carry the kings letters from Beer-sheba to Dan, urging the remnant of Israel to return to Jehovah so He might turn away His fierce anger.
2 Chronicles 30:5-9Runners are mocked in Ephraim, Manasseh, and Zebulun, but some individuals from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humble themselves. In Judah, God unites the people to obey the king.
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