For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.
King Hezekiah of Judah gave the gathered people a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the celebration. The leaders also gave a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep to the people. And many priests made themselves ceremonially clean to serve God.
King Hezekiah and his leaders generously provided thousands of animals for a great religious celebration, while many priests prepared themselves to serve God properly.
📚 Historical Context
During King Hezekiah's reign in Judah in the 8th century BC, he initiated major religious reforms to restore proper worship of God after years of idolatry and neglect under previous kings. This verse is set during a grand Passover celebration that Hezekiah organized to unite the people and rededicate the temple, emphasizing his efforts to revive national faithfulness. The offerings mentioned reflect the abundance provided for sacrifices, highlighting the king's leadership in fostering communal devotion.
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