And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.
The whole community of Judah celebrated joyfully, along with the priests and Levites, and all the people who came from Israel, including foreigners who had come from Israel and those living in Judah.
This verse describes a moment of unity and joy where all people - locals, visitors, and even foreigners - came together to celebrate God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during King Hezekiah's great Passover celebration around 715 BC, when he invited both the southern kingdom of Judah and the northern kingdom of Israel to worship together in Jerusalem. This was significant because the kingdoms had been divided for over 200 years, and Hezekiah was working to restore proper worship and unite God's people after years of spiritual decline.
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