2 Chronicles 30:2
New International Version
The king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month.

New Living Translation
The king, his officials, and all the community of Jerusalem decided to celebrate Passover a month later than usual.

English Standard Version
For the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had taken counsel to keep the Passover in the second month—

Berean Standard Bible
For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month,

King James Bible
For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

New King James Version
For the king and his leaders and all the assembly in Jerusalem had agreed to keep the Passover in the second month.

New American Standard Bible
For the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month,

NASB 1995
For the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month,

NASB 1977
For the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month,

Legacy Standard Bible
And the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had taken counsel to celebrate the Passover in the second month,

Amplified Bible
For the king and his officials and all the assembly in Jerusalem had decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month,

Christian Standard Bible
For the king and his officials and the entire congregation in Jerusalem decided to observe the Passover of the LORD in the second month,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the king and his officials and the entire congregation in Jerusalem decided to observe the Passover of the LORD in the second month,

American Standard Version
For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the assembly in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

English Revised Version
For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The king, his officials, and the whole assembly in Jerusalem decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month.

International Standard Version
The king, his princes, and the entire assembly in Jerusalem had mutually decided to observe the Passover in the second month,

Majority Standard Bible
For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month,

NET Bible
The king, his officials, and the entire assembly in Jerusalem decided to observe the Passover in the second month.

New Heart English Bible
For the king had taken counsel, and his officials, and all the assembly in Jerusalem, to keep the Passover in the second month.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

World English Bible
For the king had taken counsel with his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem to keep the Passover in the second month.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the king takes counsel, and his heads, and all the assembly in Jerusalem, to make the Passover in the second month,

Young's Literal Translation
And the king taketh counsel, and his heads, and all the assembly in Jerusalem, to make the passover in the second month,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king will take counsel, and his chiefs, and all the convocation in Jerusalem, to do the passover in the second month.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the king, taking counsel, and the princes, and all the assembly of Jerusalem, decreed to keep the phase the second month.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, having taken counsel, the king and the rulers, and the entire assembly of Jerusalem, resolved that they would keep the Passover, in the second month.

New American Bible
The king, his princes, and the entire assembly in Jerusalem had agreed to celebrate the Passover during the second month.

New Revised Standard Version
For the king and his officials and all the assembly in Jerusalem had taken counsel to keep the passover in the second month
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the king and his princes and all the congregation of Israel who were in Jerusalem had taken counsel to celebrate the passover to the LORD God of Israel in the second month.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King and his Princes and all the people of Israel who were in Jerusalem had planned to make a feast to LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, in the second month,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the king, and the princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, designed to keep the passover in the second month.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover
1Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. 2For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, 3since they had been unable to observe it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem.…

Cross References
2 Kings 23:21-23
The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 35:1-19
Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. ...

Exodus 12:1-28
Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, / “This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year. / Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. ...

Numbers 9:10-11
“Tell the Israelites: ‘When any one of you or your descendants is unclean because of a dead body, or is away on a journey, he may still observe the Passover to the LORD. / Such people are to observe it at twilight on the fourteenth day of the second month. They are to eat the lamb, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs;

Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ...

1 Kings 9:25
Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple.

2 Chronicles 29:1-36
Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. / In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 31:1-21
When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. / Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. / The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 35:18
No such Passover had been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel ever observed a Passover like the one that Josiah observed with the priests, the Levites, all Judah, the Israelites who were present, and the people of Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 23:31
Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them.

1 Chronicles 28:13
for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:

Ezra 6:19-22
On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. / The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel. ...

Nehemiah 8:17
The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. And there was great rejoicing.

Matthew 26:17-19
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

Mark 14:12-16
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ...


Treasury of Scripture

For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

the king

2 Chronicles 13:1-3
Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah…

Proverbs 11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.

Numbers 9:10,11
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your posterity shall be unclean by reason of a dead body, or be in a journey afar off, yet he shall keep the passover unto the LORD…

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2 Chronicles 30
1. Hezekiah proclaims a solemn passover on the second month for Judah and Israel.
13. The assembly, having destroyed the altars of idolatry, keep the feast fourteen days
27. The priests and Levites bless the people














For the king
The term "king" here refers to King Hezekiah, a ruler of Judah known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship. The Hebrew word for king, "melek," signifies not just a political leader but one who is ideally a shepherd to his people, guiding them in righteousness. Hezekiah's leadership is pivotal in this narrative, as he seeks to bring the nation back to God, demonstrating the importance of godly leadership in guiding a nation.

and his officials
The "officials" or "princes" in Hebrew, "sarim," were the leaders and nobles who assisted the king in governance. Their inclusion in this decision highlights the collective responsibility of leadership in spiritual matters. It underscores the biblical principle that leaders should work together in unity to achieve God's purposes, reflecting the importance of collaboration in leadership.

and the whole assembly
The "whole assembly" refers to the congregation of Israel, the people of God gathered in Jerusalem. The Hebrew word "qahal" denotes a community called together for a specific purpose. This assembly's involvement signifies the communal aspect of worship and obedience to God, emphasizing that spiritual renewal is a collective endeavor, not just an individual one.

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of David, holds profound significance as the spiritual and political center of Israel. It is the chosen location for God's temple, symbolizing His presence among His people. The decision to gather in Jerusalem for the Passover underscores the city's role as the heart of Jewish worship and the focal point of God's covenant with Israel.

had decided
The phrase "had decided" indicates a deliberate and thoughtful choice. The Hebrew root "ya'ats" implies counsel and determination. This decision reflects a conscious return to God's commandments, illustrating the importance of intentionality in spiritual practices and the need for deliberate action in aligning with God's will.

to keep the Passover
The Passover, or "Pesach" in Hebrew, is a foundational feast commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egypt. It is a time of remembrance and celebration of God's salvation and faithfulness. By choosing to keep the Passover, Hezekiah and the assembly are reaffirming their identity as God's people and their commitment to His covenant, highlighting the significance of remembering God's past acts of deliverance.

in the second month
The decision to observe Passover in the second month, rather than the prescribed first month, is significant. According to Numbers 9:10-11, God provided a provision for those who were unable to celebrate Passover at the appointed time due to impurity or being on a journey. This flexibility demonstrates God's grace and the importance of heart posture over ritual precision, emphasizing that God values sincere worship and repentance over mere adherence to ritual.

(2) For the king had taken counsel.--And the king determined (2Chronicles 25:17). The resolution was taken by the king in council with his grandees and the popular representatives; apparently before the 14th of Nisan, which was the proper time for keeping the feast.

In the second month.--And not in the first month of the sacred year, as the law prescribes (Numbers 9:1-5). The grounds of the postponement are assigned in the next verse, viz., the legal impurity of many of the priests, and the non-arrival of the people at the proper time. The law permits postponement to the second month in such cases (Numbers 9:6-11). The first month was Nisan; Assyr., Nisdnu; the second, Iyyar; Assyr., ?ru.

Verse 2. - This and the following verse are well explained by Numbers 9:6-13, where the particular instance of the "defilement by a dead body" simply exemplified other legitimate instances of defilement or non-sanctification (2 Chronicles 29:5, 15, 34), and where absence on a journey similarly exemplified other unavoidable absence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For the king
הַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

and his officials
וְשָׂרָ֛יו (wə·śā·rāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

and the whole
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

assembly
הַקָּהָ֖ל (haq·qā·hāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation

in Jerusalem
בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

had decided
וַיִּוָּעַ֨ץ (way·yiw·wā·‘aṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve

to keep
לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the Passover
הַפֶּ֖סַח (hap·pe·saḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover

in the second
הַשֵּׁנִֽי׃ (haš·šê·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

month,
בַּחֹ֥דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month


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