2 Chronicles 30:2

Translations

Modern

For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month,

Traditional

For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

Literal

For the king had counseled—and his leaders and all the assembly in Jerusalem—to keep the Passover in the second month.

Latin

Inito ergo consilio regis et principum, et universi cœtus Jerusalem, decreverunt ut facerent Phase mense secundo.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month,

Notes

2 Chronicles 30:2–3

A month later than usual, the law allowed for a delayed Passover if someone was ceremonially unclean or on a long journey (Numbers 9:9–11). Hezekiah's Passover followed the spirit, if not the exact rules, of these provisions. The delayed Passover offered a chance for national unity and spiritual renewal.

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

Related verses

Numbers 9:10–11
“Tell the Israelites: ‘When any one of you or your descendants is unclean because of a dead body, or is away on a journey, he may still observe the Passover to the LORD.
2 Chronicles 30:13
In the second month, a very great assembly gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
1 Chronicles 13:1–3
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.
2 Chronicles 30:15
And on the fourteenth day of the second month they slaughtered the Passover lamb. The priests and Levites were ashamed, and they consecrated themselves and brought burnt offerings to the house of the LORD.
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

People

Passover: An annual Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Kohath, Kohathites Temple

Topics

Backsliders: Israel's Backsliding: Hezekiah's Reign Derision: The People of Israel Scoff at Hezekiah Form: Irregularities In King: Influenced by Popular Opinion: Hezekiah Liberality: Hezekiah Month: Zif (May): An Celebrated In Passover: Special Passover, for Those Who Were Unclean, or on a Journey, to be Held in the Second Month Proclamation: Imperial The Feast of the Passover: Might be Kept in the Second Month by Those Who Were Unclean

2 Chronicles 30:2

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