2 Chronicles 30:3

Translations

Modern

…since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem.

Traditional

For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem.

Literal

For they were not able to keep it at that time, because the priests had not consecrated themselves sufficiently, and the people had not been gathered together at Jerusalem.

Latin

Non enim potuerant facere in tempore suo, quia sacerdotes qui possent sufficere, sanctificati non fuerant, et populus nondum congregatus fuerat in Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

…since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem.

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

2 Chronicles 29:34
However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.
Exodus 12:18
In the first month you are to eat unleavened bread, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day.
Exodus 12:6
You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight.
2 Chronicles 29:17
They began the consecration on the first day of the first month, and on the eighth day of the month they reached the portico of the LORD. For eight more days they consecrated the house of the LORD itself, finishing on the sixteenth day of the first month.

Places

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Backsliders: Israel's Backsliding: Hezekiah's Reign Christian Minister: Hezekiah Derision: The People of Israel Scoff at Hezekiah Form: Irregularities In 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 30:3

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Related verses?