2 Chronicles 30:18

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A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone

Traditional

For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good Lord pardon every one

Literal

For a multitude of the people, many from Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “May YHWH, who is good, provide atonement on the behalf

Latin

Magna etiam pars populi de Ephraim, et Manasse, et Issachar, et Zabulon, quæ sanctificata non fuerat, comedit Phase non juxta quod scriptum est: et oravit pro eis Ezechias, dicens: Dominus bonus propitiabitur

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English

A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone

Notes

2 Chronicles 30:17–19

Many pilgrims traveled far from other countries and could not undergo the purification ceremonies. They were not ready to join the ceremony. Hezekiah let them eat the Passover without the sacrificial ritual, even though they were impure. He prayed for God to accept their worship. Hezekiah followed the restoration process (see 2 Chronicles 7:14).

2 Chronicles 30:1–27

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Hezekiah Apostasy and Renewal God’s Plan to Restore The Cross and Passover The Spirit of the Law

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2 Chronicles 30:25
Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah.
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People

Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Hezekiah: A righteous king of Judah Issachar: Son of Jacob and Leah, forefather of tribe Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob Passover: An annual Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus Zebulun: Israelite tribe, son of Jacob and Leah

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Kohath, Kohathites Offerings and Sacrifices

Topics

Ephraim: A Tribe of Israel: Joined Hezekiah in Reinstituting the Passover Form: Irregularities In Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer: Hezekiah Israel: The Remnant That Remained After the Able-Bodied Persons Were Carried Into Captivity Affiliated with the Kingdom of Judah Issachar: The Tribe of Issachar: Join with the Kingdom of Judah After the Conquest of the Land By Month: Zif (May): An Celebrated In Pardon: Exhibits The: Goodness of God Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning The Feast of the Passover: Improper Keeping of, Punished The Feast of the Passover: Purification Necessary to the Due Observance of The Goodness of God: Manifested in Forgiving Sins the Tribe of Issachar: Many of, at Hezekiah's Passover the Tribe of Manasseh: At Hezekiah's Passover the Tribe of Zebulun: Only some of, Assisted in Hezekiah's Reformation Tribe of Ephraim: Many of, Joined in Hezekiah's Passover and Reformation Tribe of Zebulun: Joins with Hezekiah in Renewing the Passover

2 Chronicles 30:18

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