So all the service of the LORD was prepared the same day, to keep the passover, and to offer burnt offerings upon the altar of the LORD, according to the commandment of king Josiah.
So all the worship services for the LORD were prepared that same day, to celebrate the Passover and to offer burnt offerings on the LORD's altar, just as King Josiah had commanded.
The writer is describing how all the religious ceremonies were carefully prepared and carried out in one day, exactly as the king had ordered.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during King Josiah's reign (640-609 BC), who was one of Judah's most faithful kings and led major religious reforms. He was restoring proper worship after years of idol worship and neglect of God's laws. This particular Passover celebration was especially significant because it was the most elaborate and well-organized Passover that had been celebrated in generations.
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