And Josiah gave to the people, of the flock, lambs and kids, all for the passover offerings, for all that were present, to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bullocks: these were of the king’s substance.
Josiah gave the people animals from his own flocks - lambs, young goats, and bulls - for their Passover sacrifices. For everyone who was there, he provided thirty thousand lambs and goats, plus three thousand bulls. All of these came from the king's own possessions.
King Josiah generously provided thousands of animals from his own wealth so that all the people could properly celebrate Passover.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah in ancient Judah, he initiated significant religious reforms after the Book of the Law was rediscovered, leading the people back to faithful worship of God. This included organizing a massive Passover celebration, one of the most elaborate since the time of the prophet Samuel, to renew the nation's covenant with God. In this verse, Josiah demonstrates his personal commitment by providing thousands of animals from his own royal resources to ensure all participants could offer the required sacrifices.
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