2 Chronicles 30

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 30 of 36

1 And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, to come to the house of Jehovah in Jerusalem, to make a Passover to Jehovah the God of Israel.

2 And the king and his leaders, and all the assembly in Jerusalem, took counsel to keep the Passover in the second month;

3 since they could not do it at that time, for the priests had not sanctified themselves enough. And the people had not been gathered to Jerusalem.

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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

פֶּ֫סַח Passover H6453 · TWOT 1786a
שׁוּב to return, repent H7725 · TWOT 2340
קָדַשׁ to sanctify oneself H6942 · TWOT 1990
קָהָל assembly, congregation H6951 · TWOT 1991a
כָּפַר to atone H3722 · TWOT 1024
שִׂמְחָה joy, gladness H8057 · TWOT 2268b

People & Context

Hezekiah

King of Judah who proclaims the Passover, calls Israel to return to Jehovah, and prays for the unprepared

Moses

Lawgiver; the priests sprinkle blood according to the Law of Moses the man of God

Abraham

Patriarch; the people are called to return to Jehovah, the God of Abraham

Isaac

Patriarch named with Abraham and Israel as the God to whom the people must return

Solomon

Past king; the joy in Jerusalem is said to be unmatched since his days

David

Named as the father of Solomon, king of Israel, in the comparison of this feast's joy

Timeline

Hezekiah Invites All Israel to Passover

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 30:1-4
Messengers Proclaim the Decree

Runners 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 30:5-9
Mixed Reactions to the Invitation

Runners 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.

2 Chronicles 30:10-12

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