And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.
Hezekiah sent messengers throughout all of Israel and Judah, and also wrote letters to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, inviting them to come to the Lord's temple in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to the Lord God of Israel.
King Hezekiah invited all the tribes of Israel, including those in the northern kingdom, to come together in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover and worship God as one united people.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Hezekiah in Judah, the nation of Israel was divided, with the northern kingdom having been conquered and scattered by the Assyrian Empire, leaving many in exile. Hezekiah, known for his godly reforms, sought to revive true worship by inviting all Israelites, including the northern tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh, to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem as a symbol of national unity and return to God's covenant. This effort reflected a broader movement to restore the temple and religious practices that had been neglected.
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