So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.
So they made an official announcement throughout all of Israel, from the southern border to the northern border, calling everyone to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to honor the LORD God of Israel. They hadn't celebrated it properly according to the written instructions for a very long time.
The writer is describing how King Hezekiah sent out a nationwide invitation for all Israelites to come celebrate Passover in Jerusalem the right way, since it had been neglected for years.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Hezekiah in Judah around the 8th century BC, the nation had fallen into idolatry and neglected key religious observances due to the influence of previous unfaithful kings. Hezekiah, as a reformer, issued a decree to restore the Passover celebration, which hadn't been properly observed for years, as it was originally commanded in the Law of Moses. This effort extended an invitation to all Israel, from south to north, emphasizing unity and national repentance.
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