2 Chronicles 30:5

Translations

Modern

So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that the people should come to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel, in Jerusalem. For they had not observed it in great numbers as prescribed.

Traditional

So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beer–sheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the Lord God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.

Literal

And they established a word, to cause to pass over a proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that they should come in to keep the Passover to YHWH, God of Israel, at Jerusalem. For they had not kept it as written for a long time.

Latin

Et decreverunt ut mitterent nuntios in universum Israël, de Bersabee usque Dan, ut venirent, et facerent Phase Domino Deo Israël in Jerusalem: multi enim non fecerant sicut lege præscriptum est.

Original

Hebrew

English

So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that the people should come to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel, in Jerusalem. For they had not observed it in great numbers as prescribed.

Notes

2 Chronicles 30:5

Hezekiah sent messengers from Beersheba to Dan, which traditionally represents the whole nation, including the now-empty lands of Israel's northern tribes.

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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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Passover: An annual Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus

Places

Beersheba: Important city in southern Israel, associated with the patriarchs Dan: Israelite tribe; city in northern Israel; originally called Laish/Leshem Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Asher (Tribe) 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 Proclamation: Imperial

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