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It had not been celebrated in large numbers according to what was written. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/30.htm">New Living Translation</a> So they sent a proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba in the south to Dan in the north, inviting everyone to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. The people had not been celebrating it in great numbers as required in the Law. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/30.htm">English Standard Version</a> So they decreed to make a proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that the people should come and keep the Passover to the LORD, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem, for they had not kept it as often as prescribed. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/30.htm">King James Bible</a> So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/30.htm">New King James Version</a> So they resolved to make a proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that they should come to keep the Passover to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem, since they had not done it for a long time in the prescribed manner. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel from Beersheba to Dan, that they are to come to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel in Jerusalem. For they had not celebrated it in great numbers as was written. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout all Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem. For they had not celebrated it in great numbers as it was prescribed. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout all Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem. For they had not celebrated it in great numbers as it was prescribed. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So they established a decree to make a proclamation pass throughout all Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to celebrate the Passover to Yahweh, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem. For they had not celebrated it in great numbers as it was written. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So they decided to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that the people were to come to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel, at Jerusalem. For they had not celebrated it in great numbers as it was prescribed [for a long time]. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so they affirmed the proposal and spread the message throughout all Israel, from Beer-sheba to Dan, to come to observe the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel in Jerusalem, for they hadn’t observed it often, as prescribed. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so they affirmed the proposal and spread the message throughout all Israel, from Beer-sheba to Dan, to come to observe the Passover of Yahweh, the God of Israel in Jerusalem, for they hadn&#8217t observed it often, as prescribed. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 Jehovah, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem: for they had not kept it in great numbers in such sort as it is written. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone from Beersheba in the south to Dan in the north was invited. This was the largest crowd of people that had ever celebrated Passover, according to the official records. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem: for they had not kept it in great numbers in such sort as it is written. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So they decided to send an announcement throughout Israel from Beersheba to Dan. They summoned everyone to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover of the LORD God of Israel. These people had not celebrated it in large numbers as the written instructions said they should. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> so they invited all the Israelites, from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, to come together in Jerusalem and celebrate the Passover according to the Law, in larger numbers than ever before. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> so they published a decree that was circulated throughout Israel from Beer-sheba to Dan that they are to come celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel in Jerusalem. The Passover had not been celebrated in great numbers as was being prescribed by the decree. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/30.htm">NET Bible</a> So they sent an edict throughout Israel from Beer Sheba to Dan, summoning the people to come and observe a Passover for the LORD God of Israel in Jerusalem, for they had not observed it on a nationwide scale as prescribed in the law. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the Passover to the LORD, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem: for they had not kept it in great numbers in such sort as it is written. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in the manner as it was written. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/30.htm">World English Bible</a> So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the Passover to Yahweh, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem, for they had not kept it in great numbers in the way it is written. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they establish the thing, to cause an intimation to pass over into all Israel, from Beer-Sheba even to Dan, to come to make a Passover to YHWH, God of Israel, in Jerusalem; for they had not done as it is written for a long time. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they establish the thing, to cause to pass over an intimation into all Israel, from Beer-Sheba even unto Dan, to come in to make a passover to Jehovah, God of Israel, in Jerusalem, for not for a long time had they done as it is written. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will set up a word to cause a voice to pass in all Israel, from the well of the oath, and even to judgment, to come to do the passover to Jehovah God of Israel in Jerusalem: for they did not for much time as written.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they decreed to send messengers to all Israel from Bersabee even to Dan, that they should come, and keep the phase to the Lord the God of Israel in Jerusalem: for many had not kept it as it is prescribed by the law. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they resolved that they would send messengers to all of Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, so that they might come and keep the Passover to the Lord, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem. For many had not kept it, just as it was prescribed by the law. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/30.htm">New American Bible</a> and they issued a decree to be proclaimed throughout all Israel from Beer-sheba to Dan, that everyone should come to celebrate the Passover to the LORD, the God of Israel, in Jerusalem; for not many had kept it in the prescribed manner. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So they decreed to make a proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beer-sheba to Dan, that the people should come and keep the passover to the LORD the God of Israel, at Jerusalem; for they had not kept it in great numbers as prescribed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So they confirmed a decree to carry it out; and they made a proclamation throughout all Israel from Beer-sheba even to Dan that they should come to celebrate the passover to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem; for they were exceedingly rich. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they exalted and confirmed the word to do it, and they conveyed the message into all Israel from Beersheba and unto Dan, to come and to make the feast to LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, in Jerusalem, because they had great plenty for it.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem; for they had not kept it in great numbers according as it is written. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they established a decree that a proclamation should go through all Israel, from Bersabee to Dan, that they should come and keep the passover to the Lord God of Israel at Jerusalem: for the multitude had not done it lately according to the scripture. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=7742" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/30.htm">Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover</a> …4This proposal pleased the king and the whole assembly. 5<a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">So they established</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">a decree</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: lə·ha·‘ă·ḇîr (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">to circulate</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">a proclamation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: mib·bə·’êr- (Prep) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: še·ḇa‘ (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">Beersheba</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: dān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">Dan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">that the people should come</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/6453.htm" title="6453: pe·saḥ (N-ms) -- Passover. From pacach; a pretermission, i.e. Exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover.">the Passover</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê- (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they had not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">observed it</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">as a nation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: kak·kā·ṯūḇ (Prep-k, Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">as prescribed.</a> 6So the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: “Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/18-1.htm">2 Kings 18:1-6</a> In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">2 Chronicles 29:1-11</a> Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. / In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/35-1.htm">2 Chronicles 35:1-19</a> Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. ... <a href="/exodus/12-1.htm">Exodus 12:1-28</a> Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, / “This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year. / Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/16-1.htm">Deuteronomy 16:1-8</a> Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ... <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">1 Kings 12:25-33</a> Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel. / Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David. / If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.” ... <a href="/2_kings/23-21.htm">2 Kings 23:21-23</a> The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-29.htm">2 Chronicles 34:29-33</a> Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/15-3.htm">1 Chronicles 15:3</a> And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-8.htm">2 Chronicles 7:8-10</a> So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. / On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. / On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. <a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">Isaiah 1:13-14</a> Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. / I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. <a href="/ezekiel/45-21.htm">Ezekiel 45:21</a> On the fourteenth day of the first month you are to observe the Passover, a feast of seven days, during which unleavened bread shall be eaten. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Matthew 26:17-19</a> On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Mark 14:12-16</a> On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ... <a href="/luke/22-7.htm">Luke 22:7-13</a> Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. / Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” / “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.established<a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Ezra 6:8-12</a> Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered… <a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12-15</a> Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring… <a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Esther 8:8-10</a> Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's name, and seal it with the king's ring: for the writing which is written in the king's name, and sealed with the king's ring, may no man reverse… to make proclamation<a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">2 Chronicles 24:9</a> And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem, to bring in to the LORD the collection that Moses the servant of God laid upon Israel in the wilderness.<a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">2 Chronicles 36:22</a> Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,<a href="/leviticus/23-2.htm">Leviticus 23:2,4</a> Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts… from Beer-sheba<a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a> Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.for they<a href="/2_chronicles/35-18.htm">2 Chronicles 35:18</a> And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.<a href="/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32</a> What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.<a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2</a> Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-17.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">Passover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-6.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-26.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-15.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/ezra/4-19.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-16.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-24.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">Passover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-13.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 30</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">Hezekiah proclaims a solemn passover on the second month for Judah and Israel.</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-13.htm">The assembly, having destroyed the altars of idolatry, keep the feast fourteen days</a> 27. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">The priests and Levites bless the people</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Decrees in ancient Israel were authoritative commands, often involving religious reforms or national calls to action. Hezekiah's reign was marked by efforts to restore proper worship and adherence to the Law of Moses, reflecting a return to covenant faithfulness.to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel The proclamation was intended to reach all the tribes of Israel, emphasizing unity and collective responsibility in worship. This was significant during a time when the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah were often divided. The call to worship was an invitation to return to the covenant relationship with God, transcending political divisions.from Beersheba to Dan This phrase denotes the entire land of Israel, from the southernmost point (Beersheba) to the northernmost (Dan). It underscores the comprehensive nature of the call to worship, aiming to include all Israelites. This geographical reference is often used in Scripture to signify the whole nation (<a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20:1</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/3-20.htm">1 Samuel 3:20</a>).that the people should come to keep the Passover of the LORD The Passover was a foundational feast in Israel's religious calendar, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and God's deliverance. It was a time of remembrance and renewal of the covenant. The call to observe Passover was a call to return to the roots of their faith and identity as God's chosen people.the God of Israel This title emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and the nation of Israel. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the people's obligation to worship Him alone. The use of this title reinforces the call to national repentance and spiritual renewal.in Jerusalem Jerusalem was the designated place for worship and sacrifice, housing the Temple built by Solomon. It was the spiritual center of Israel, where God's presence dwelt. The call to gather in Jerusalem for Passover highlights the importance of centralized worship and the unity of the nation under God's covenant.For they had not observed it in great numbers as prescribed This indicates a lapse in religious observance, likely due to the idolatry and apostasy that had plagued Israel and Judah. The prescribed observance of Passover was detailed in the Law (Exodus 12, <a href="/leviticus/23.htm">Leviticus 23</a>), and neglecting it was a sign of spiritual decline. Hezekiah's reform aimed to restore proper worship and adherence to God's commands, reflecting a desire for national repentance and renewal.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a> The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and called for the celebration of the Passover. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> Refers to the northern kingdom, which had been in spiritual decline and was invited to join in the Passover celebration. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom, where Hezekiah reigned and from where the call to celebrate Passover was issued. 4. <a href="/topical/b/beersheba_to_dan.htm">Beersheba to Dan</a> Geographical markers indicating the entire land of Israel, from the southernmost to the northernmost points. 5. <a href="/topical/p/passover.htm">Passover</a> A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, which had not been observed as a nation for some time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/revival_and_reform.htm">Revival and Reform</a> Hezekiah's call to celebrate the Passover demonstrates the importance of returning to God's commands as a means of spiritual revival. We should seek to align our lives with God's Word and restore practices that honor Him. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a> The invitation extended to all of Israel, including the northern kingdom, highlights the call for unity among God's people. In our communities, we should strive for unity in worship and fellowship, setting aside divisions for the sake of honoring God together. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The neglect of the Passover as prescribed shows the consequences of disobedience. We are reminded to faithfully observe God's instructions, recognizing that they are given for our benefit and His glory. <a href="/topical/h/historical_and_spiritual_significance.htm">Historical and Spiritual Significance</a> Understanding the historical context of the Passover enriches our appreciation of its spiritual significance. As Christians, we see its fulfillment in Christ, which should deepen our worship and gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 30</a> <a href="/q/archaeological_evidence_for_2_chronicles_30.htm">Are there any archaeological findings that support or contradict the large-scale Passover celebration described in 2 Chronicles 30?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_35_18_ignore_hezekiah's_passover.htm">In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah’s had been celebrated “since the days of Samuel,” seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30? </a> <a href="/q/is_2_chronicles_30_13's_gathering_realistic.htm">Does the massive gathering in 2 Chronicles 30:13 seem realistic given the population and logistical limits of the time?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) So they established a decree.--And they decreed a proposal (he'?mid d?b?r). (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-8.htm" title="Now be you not stiff necked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves to the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he has sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you.">2Chronicles 30:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/105-10.htm" title="And confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:">Psalm 105:10</a>, "and hath decreed it unto Jacob for a law.")To make proclamation.--Literally, to make a voice pass. (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm" title="And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem, to bring in to the LORD the collection that Moses the servant of God laid on Israel in the wilderness.">2Chronicles 24:9</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm" title="Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,">2Chronicles 36:22</a>.)From Beer-sheba even to Dan.--Reversing the ancient form of the phrase, to suit the present case. (Comp. <a href="/judges/20-1.htm" title="Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, to the LORD in Mizpeh.">Judges 20:1</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/19-4.htm" title="And Jehoshaphat dwelled at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD God of their fathers.">2Chronicles 19:4</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Of a long time. Though the idea expressed in this rendering must, under any circumstances, attach to this passage, yet it can scarcely be understood to be given in the one Hebrew word we have here (לָרֹב); out of nearly a hundred and fifty occurrences of the word, and often with its present preposition, this is the solitary occasion of its being turned into a mark of time. The translation should read, for they had not kept it in multitude, i.e. in proper multitudes, and in the multitude of an undivided and holy kingdom. The force of the reference lies in the fact just stated, that Hezekiah, ignoring all the worse precedents of now many generations, and ignoring the iniquity of the duality of the kingdom, manfully caused his writ to run from south to north unchecked! As it was written; i.e. in the book of the Law of Moses. So runs the full and frequent and honoured phrase: כַּכָּתוּב בְסֵפֶר תּורַת־משֶׁה (<a href="/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6</a>; <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">1 Kings 2:3</a>; Joshua 3:34; <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">2 Chronicles 35:26</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So they established וַיַּֽעֲמִ֣ידוּ (way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations a decree דָבָ֗ר (ḏā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause to circulate לְהַעֲבִ֨יר (lə·ha·‘ă·ḇîr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on a proclamation ק֤וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound throughout all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc from מִבְּאֵֽר־ (mib·bə·’êr-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> Beersheba שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_884.htm">Strong's 884: </a> Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev to וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while Dan, דָּ֔ן (dān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel that the people should come לָב֞וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to keep לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make the Passover פֶּ֛סַח (pe·saḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6453.htm">Strong's 6453: </a> A pretermission, exemption, Passover of the LORD, לַיהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵֽי־ (’ĕ·lō·hê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they had not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no observed it עָשׂ֖וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make as a nation לָרֹ֛ב (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness as prescribed. כַּכָּתֽוּב׃ (kak·kā·ṯūḇ) Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> To grave, to write <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">2 Chronicles 30:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 30:5 So they established a decree to make (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 30:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 30:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 30:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 30:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>