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2 Chronicles 30

2 Chronicles 30:20

Hezekiah Celebrates the Passover · 2 Chronicles 30:13–27
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Translations

Modern
And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.
Traditional
And the Lord hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.
Literal
And YHWH listened to Hezekiah and healed the people.
Latin
Quem exaudivit Dominus, et placatus est populo.

Original

Hebrew
English
And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.

Notes

2 Chronicles 30:20

  • God's response to Hezekiah's prayer showed that he cares more about the heart's attitude than strict ritual details.

  • healed the people: Compare 2 Chronicles: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).

People

Hezekiah: A righteous king of Judah

Glossary

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

Topics

Form: Irregularities In Israel: The Remnant That Remained After the Able-Bodied Persons Were Carried Into Captivity Affiliated with the Kingdom of Judah Month: Zif (May): An Celebrated In The Feast of the Passover: Improper Keeping of, Punished