역대하 30:13-26 KRV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:21

And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness ,.... Which, according to the law of Moses, were always to follow the passover, Exodus 12:18 . and the Levites and the priests praised the Lord day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the Lord ; or instruments of strength F20 בכלי עז "cum instrumentis fortitudinis", Vatablus. ; so called not from the matter of them, or manner in which they were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:22

And Hezekiah spake comfortably to all the Levites ,.... Or "to the heart" F21 על לב "ad cor", Pagninus, Montanus, &c.; of them, such things as were very encouraging to them to go on in the work and worship of God, commending their singing, exhorting them to diligence in instructing the people, promising them his favour and protection: even those that taught the good knowledge of the Lord ; who instructed the people well in his word, worship, and ordinances; though some... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:23

And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days ,.... They consulted among themselves, and with the king and his nobles about it, who all agreed to it: and they kept other seven days with gladness ; not altogether in the same manner they had kept the preceding seven days; they did not slay and eat passover lambs, nor did they eat unleavened bread, but offered peace offerings, and feasted upon them; and sung the praises of God, and attended to the instructions of the priests... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:24

For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation one thousand bullocks, and seven thousand sheep ,.... He separated them, as Kimchi interprets it, from his own herds and flocks; or out of his own substance, at his own expense purchased them; or lifted them up, as the word signifies, as heave offerings to the Lord; and gave them to the people for thank offerings to feast upon: and the princes gave to the congregation one thousand bullocks, and ten thousand sheep : for the same... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:25

And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and Levites ,.... The people that were gathered together out of the several cities of Judah, which no doubt was the largest congregation, with whom the priests and Levites are joined, as being of that kingdom, and dwellers in Jerusalem, where their office lay: and all the congregation that came out of Israel ; out of the ten tribes, particularly Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, 2 Chronicles 30:18 , and the strangers that came... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:26

So there was great joy in Jerusalem ,.... Not merely carnal, expressed in eating and drinking, and making merry with one another, but spiritual, on account of the restoration of temple service, and the feasts of the Lord: for since the time of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel, there was not the like in Jerusalem ; not the like joy, so spiritual, sincere, and hearty; nor such a number of persons rejoicing together on such an occasion; nor for so many days together, which were as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:18

A multitude of the people - had not cleansed themselves - As there were men from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, they were excusable, because they came from countries that had been wholly devoted to idolatry. The good Lord pardon every one - "The Lord, who is good, have mercy on this people who err." - T. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:22

Spake comfortably unto all the Levites - On such occasions the priests and Levites had great fatigue, and suffered many privations; and therefore had need of that encouragement which this prudent and pious king gave. It is a fine and expressive character given of these men, "They taught the good knowledge of God to the people." This is the great work, or should be so, of every Christian minister. They should convey that knowledge of God to the people by which they may be saved;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:25

The strangers that come out of the land of Israel - That is, the proselytes of the covenant who had embraced Judaism, and had submitted to the rite of circumcision, for none others could be permitted to eat of the passover. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:26

Since the time of Solomon - there was not the like in Jerusalem - For from that time the ten tribes had been separated from the true worship of God, and now many of them for the first time, especially from Asher, Issachar, Ephraim, Manasseh, and Zebulun, joined to celebrate the passover. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 30:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 30:26

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