Daniel WhedonDESTRUCTION OF IDOLATRY, 2 Chronicles 31:1. 1. All Israel that were present All the representatives of the Israelitish nation that were present at the passover just described. Hezekiah deemed this a most appropriate occasion to overthrow idolatry in his kingdom, and as far beyond it as he might be able, and lost no time in turning the present religious zeal of the people to this object. Having already purged Jerusalem from idolatry, (2 Chronicles 30:14,) he now proceeded first to the ... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 31:1
DESTRUCTION OF IDOLATRY, 2 Chronicles 31:1. 1. All Israel that were present All the representatives of the Israelitish nation that were present at the passover just described. Hezekiah deemed this a most appropriate occasion to overthrow idolatry in his kingdom, and as far beyond it as he might be able, and lost no time in turning the present religious zeal of the people to this object. Having already purged Jerusalem from idolatry, (2 Chronicles 30:14,) he now proceeded first to the ... read more