2 Chronicles 30:11

Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover · 2 Chronicles 30:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.
Traditional
Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.
Literal
Nevertheless, some from Asher and Manasseh and Zebulun humbled themselves and came in to Jerusalem.
Latin
Attamen quidam viri ex Aser, et Manasse, et Zabulon acquiescentes consilio, venerunt Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew
English
Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

Notes

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).

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