2 Chronicles 30:7

Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover · 2 Chronicles 30:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Do not be like your fathers and brothers who were unfaithful to the LORD, the God of their fathers, so that He made them an object of horror, as you can see.
Traditional
And be not ye like your fathers, and like your brethren, which trespassed against the Lord God of their fathers, who therefore gave them up to desolation, as ye see.
Literal
And do not be like your fathers and your brothers who trespassed against YHWH, God of their fathers, so that He gave them up to desolation, as you can see.
Latin
Nolite fieri sicut patres vestri et fratres, qui recesserunt a Domino Deo patrum suorum, qui tradidit eos in interitum, ut ipsi cernitis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Do not be like your fathers and brothers who were unfaithful to the LORD, the God of their fathers, so that He made them an object of horror, as you can see.

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).

Glossary

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

Topics

Backsliders: Israel's Backsliding: Hezekiah's Reign Derision: The People of Israel Scoff at Hezekiah Example: Bad, Admonitions Against Liberality: Hezekiah Month: Zif (May): An Celebrated In Proclamation: Imperial Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Scoffing: General Scriptures Concerning Scorning and Mocking: The Wicked Indulge In, Against: All Solemn Admonitions