📖 2 Chronicles — Chapter 30 (KJV)
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2 Chronicles 30:1 And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to REphraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.
2 Chronicles 30:2 For Rthe king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.
2 Chronicles 30:3 For they could not keep it Rat that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 30:4 And the thing RTpleased the king and all the congregation.
2 Chronicles 30:5 So they Restablished 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.
2 Chronicles 30:6 So Rthe posts went with the letters Tfrom the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.
2 Chronicles 30:7 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.
2 Chronicles 30:8 Now RTbe ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but Tyield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you.
2 Chronicles 30:9 For Rif ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.
2 Chronicles 30:10 So Rthe posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.
2 Chronicles 30:11 Nevertheless Rdivers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 30:12 Also in Judah Rthe hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 30:13 And Rthere assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great congregation.
2 Chronicles 30:14 And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into Rthe brook Kidron.
2 Chronicles 30:15 Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the second month: and the priests and the Levites Rwere ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings into the house of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 30:16 And Rthey stood in Ttheir place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites.
2 Chronicles 30:17 For there were many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore Rthe Levites had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one that was not clean, to sanctify them unto the LORD.
2 Chronicles 30:18 For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, Rhad not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one
2 Chronicles 30:19 That Rprepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.
2 Chronicles 30:20 And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and Rhealed the people.
2 Chronicles 30:21 And the children of Israel that were Tpresent at Jerusalem kept Rthe feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with Tloud instruments unto the LORD.
2 Chronicles 30:22 And Hezekiah spake RTcomfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 30:23 And the whole assembly took counsel Rto keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness.
2 Chronicles 30:24 For Hezekiah king of Judah RTdid give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes Tgave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.
2 Chronicles 30:25 And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and Rthe strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.
2 Chronicles 30:26 So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for Rsince the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 30:27 Then Rthe priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to This holy dwelling place, even unto heaven.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 30:1–12 — An invitation to return
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Hezekiah invites Israel and Judah to Jerusalem for Passover. The letters call people to return to the gracious and merciful LORD. Some mock the invitation, while others humble themselves and come. The account shows different responses to the same call and values a heart willing to turn back to God.
Key Truth: Respond to God's mercy with a willing return.
Check What You Remember
1. Which feast did Hezekiah invite the people to keep? (2 Chronicles 30:1)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:1 (KJV).
2. In which month would it be kept? (2 Chronicles 30:2)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:2 (KJV).
3. How did some people respond to the messengers? (2 Chronicles 30:10)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 30:13–20 — Mercy sought amid imperfect preparation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A great congregation assembles, removes improper altars, and begins Passover. Many are not ritually prepared as required, and Hezekiah prays for those whose hearts seek God. The LORD hears and heals. The account does not dismiss the instructions; it records mercy requested for people turning toward God amid incomplete preparation.
Key Truth: Seek mercy with a heart genuinely turned toward God.
Check What You Remember
1. Into which brook were the altars cast? (2 Chronicles 30:14)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:14 (KJV).
2. On which day of the second month was Passover killed? (2 Chronicles 30:15)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:15 (KJV).
3. Who prayed for those not properly cleansed? (2 Chronicles 30:18)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 30:21–27 — A joyful gathering extended
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The people keep the feast with gladness, praise, confession, and generous provision. They choose to continue for another seven days. Judah, northern visitors, and strangers share the rejoicing, and the priests' blessing is heard in heaven. Renewed worship brings a wider community together around the LORD.
Key Truth: Make room for shared thanksgiving and generous welcome.
Check What You Remember
1. How many additional days did the assembly keep? (2 Chronicles 30:23)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:23 (KJV).
2. Name one group sharing the rejoicing. (2 Chronicles 30:25)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:25 (KJV).
3. Where did their prayer reach? (2 Chronicles 30:27)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 30:27 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Numbers 9:11 — The law provides for Passover in the second month in specified circumstances.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you welcome someone who is humbly seeking God while still learning?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Why is this Passover held in the second month?
2. How do responses to the messengers differ?
3. What distinguishes Hezekiah’s prayer for those not cleansed as required?
4. Why do Levites kill the passovers for some of the assembly?
5. How does the congregation extend its celebration?
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