2 Chronicles 30:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The king had discussed with his officials and all the people gathered in Jerusalem, and they decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Hezekiah and his leaders made the decision to celebrate the Passover festival one month later than usual.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, the nation was undergoing religious reforms to restore proper worship of God after years of neglect and idolatry. The Passover feast was traditionally held in the first month as commanded in the Law of Moses, but the priests were not yet consecrated, so Hezekiah consulted with his officials and the people to reschedule it for the second month, which was permissible under specific circumstances outlined in Scripture.

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