And there assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great congregation.
A huge crowd of people gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread in the second month—it was an enormous gathering.
This verse describes how a massive crowd came together in Jerusalem to celebrate one of God's important festivals, showing their desire to worship Him.
📚 Historical Context
This took place during King Hezekiah's religious revival around 715 BC, when he invited all of Israel and Judah to come to Jerusalem for Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Because many people couldn't make it to the normal time in the first month due to ritual uncleanness and lack of preparation, they celebrated it in the second month as allowed by Jewish law. This was significant because it was the first time in generations that people from both the northern and southern kingdoms came together to worship God.
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