2 Chronicles 30:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

However, some people from the tribes of Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that despite widespread rejection, some people from different tribes chose to humble themselves and join in worshiping God in Jerusalem.

📚 Historical Context

King Hezekiah had sent messengers throughout Israel inviting people to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem after years of neglect. Most people mocked the invitation, but some from the northern tribes chose to respond positively. This was significant because these northern tribes had been separated from Judah for generations and had largely abandoned proper worship of God.

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