Translations
Modern
The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy.
Traditional
And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness.
Literal
And all the assembly counseled to keep it another seven days, and they kept it seven days with joy.
Latin
Placuitque universæ multitudini ut celebrarent etiam alios dies septem: quod et fecerunt cum ingenti gaudio.
Original
Hebrew
English
The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy.
Notes
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
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Kohath, Kohathites
Topics
Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): Kept with Rejoicing Israel: The Remnant That Remained After the Able-Bodied Persons Were Carried Into Captivity Affiliated with the Kingdom of Judah Joy: when They Turned Away from Idolatry Month: Zif (May): An Celebrated In Protracted Meetings: General Scriptures Concerning