So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.
So sacrifice the Passover lambs, make yourselves ceremonially clean, and prepare your fellow Israelites so they can follow the LORD's instructions given through Moses.
The writer is instructing the Levites to properly prepare the Passover sacrifice and help the people observe it according to God's original commands through Moses.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah in ancient Judah, around the 7th century BC, the nation was undergoing major religious reforms after the rediscovery of the Book of the Law in the temple. Josiah sought to restore proper worship of God, including the long-neglected Passover celebration, which commemorated Israel's deliverance from Egypt as outlined in the Torah. This verse specifically directs the priests and Levites to prepare for the Passover sacrifice, sanctify themselves, and ensure their fellow Israelites followed the commands given through Moses.
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