2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 30:1 Hezekiah demonstrates his commitment to the Law of Moses by holding the Passover celebration immediately after the reconsecration of the temple. The ceremony differs from the usual standards, however, in its date (see note on vv. 2–4) and in its allowing those... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 30:2 The PASSOVER was delayed until the SECOND MONTH. The law allowed this kind of delay for those who were ceremonially unclean or absent on a journey (Numbers 9:9). This is an example of the Law of Moses being interpreted to cover new situations. Hezekiah consulte... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 30:6 The LETTERS of invitation are really a call to repentance (RETURN TO THE LORD). Hezekiah hopes that the people will repent and that God will turn away from his ANGER and return the Assyrian captives (v. 2 Chronicles 30:9). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 30:11 HUMBLED THEMSELVES. See 2 Chronicles 7:14. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 30:17 THE LEVITES HAD TO SLAUGHTER THE PASSOVER LAMB FOR EVERYONE. A new, permanent change in their duties (see 2 Chronicles 35:5). It had previously been the responsibility of the elders (Exodus 12:21). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTa [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 30:18 The people from the northern tribes who came to the Passover were ceremonially unclean and thus, according to the law, they were unable to eat the meal. However, their genuine repentance and Hezekiah’s intercession were enough to make their participation accep... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 2 CHRONICLES 30:23 The FEAST was extended for another week, just as the temple dedication had been. The GREAT JOY of this occasion recalls the time of Solomon (2 Chronicles 7:9). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]