And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give according to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer unto the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen.
They set aside the burnt offerings so they could distribute them according to the family groups of the people, to offer to the LORD as instructed in the book of Moses. They did the same thing with the cattle.
The people carefully followed Moses' instructions for organizing and distributing sacrificial animals among the family groups for proper worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, during the reign of King Josiah of Judah, the nation was undergoing religious reforms after the discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple, which exposed how far the people had strayed from God's commands. This led to a massive Passover celebration, the likes of which hadn't been seen since the time of the judges, emphasizing strict adherence to Mosaic instructions for sacrifices and offerings. The verse specifically describes the organized distribution of burnt offerings and oxen according to family divisions, reflecting the emphasis on communal worship and obedience to Scripture in ancient Israelite society.
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