For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one
Many people from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun had not properly purified themselves, yet they still ate the Passover meal in a way that wasn't according to the written law. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, 'May the good LORD forgive everyone'
King Hezekiah prayed for God's forgiveness when many people participated in Passover without following all the proper ceremonial requirements.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during King Hezekiah's great religious revival around 715 BC, when he invited people from both the northern and southern kingdoms to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem. Many from the northern tribes hadn't been following proper worship practices for generations due to idolatry and separation from the temple. The ceremonial cleansing was a ritual requirement before participating in sacred meals like Passover.
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