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Some people humbled themselves, meeting the first requirement in Solomon’s formula (2 Chronicles 7:14).
The Assyrians conquered the northern kingdom (2 Kings 17:5–28), and many people were exiled to Assyria. People from other conquered lands moved there. Most of these foreigners, along with the Israelites left by the Assyrians, saw Israel's defeat as proof that the Lord, the God of Israel, was powerless. They mocked the idea of traveling to Jerusalem to honor him.
This story of Hezekiah's Passover celebration shows the Chronicler's focus on Israel's unity, the people's spiritual readiness, and the success of following Solomon's restoration plan at the temple dedication (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Hezekiah Apostasy and Renewal God’s Plan to Restore The Cross and Passover The Spirit of the Law
People
Asher: Son of Jacob and Zilpah, founder of the tribe of Asher Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob Zebulun: Israelite tribe, son of Jacob and Leah
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Asher (Tribe) Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Kohath, Kohathites Offerings and Sacrifices Temple
Topics
Backsliders: Israel's Backsliding: Hezekiah's Reign Liberality: Hezekiah Month: Zif (May): An Celebrated In Repentance: Under the Influence of Hezekiah the Tribe of Asher: Aided in Hezekiah's Reformation the Tribe of Manasseh: At Hezekiah's Passover the Tribe of Zebulun: Only some of, Assisted in Hezekiah's Reformation Tribe of Asher: Census of, by Families: Join Hezekiah Tribe of Zebulun: Joins with Hezekiah in Renewing the Passover