And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
There had been no Passover celebration like this one in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel. None of the kings of Israel had ever held such a Passover as King Josiah did, along with the priests, the Levites, and all the people of Judah and Israel who were there, and the residents of Jerusalem.
This verse celebrates that King Josiah's Passover was the most magnificent and faithful celebration Israel had experienced in centuries.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, King Josiah of Judah initiated a sweeping religious reform after the Book of the Law was discovered in the temple, aiming to purify worship and return to God's commands. This Passover celebration under Josiah was a massive, nationwide event involving priests, Levites, and people from Judah and Israel, marking a return to the proper observance as outlined in the scriptures. The verse emphasizes that no such faithful Passover had occurred since the days of Samuel, highlighting Josiah's era as a high point of spiritual renewal in Israel's history.
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