2Ch 30:1 | MHM | STEP | Preparations for the Passover In this passage, Hezekiah resolves to restore the celebration of the Passover, which had been neglected for a long time. The Passover was instituted as a reminder of how God delivered Israel from Egypt. With the temple now cleansed and worship restored, Hezekiah saw this as the perfect opportunity to revive the Passover. Even though the proper time for the feast had passed, he chose to hold it in the second month, as allowed by the law, rather than waiting until the next year. Hezekiah sent out a proclamation inviting people from Judah and even the northern tribes of Israel to join in this important celebration. v. 1 : Hezekiah decided to hold the Passover and sent letters to all Israel and Judah, including the northern tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh, inviting them to come to Jerusalem and celebrate it (2 Chronicles 30:1 ). His goal was not political but spiritual—to encourage them to return to the Lord God of Israel.

‏ 2 Chronicles 30:1

Preparations for the Passover

In this passage, Hezekiah resolves to restore the celebration of the Passover, which had been neglected for a long time. The Passover was instituted as a reminder of how God delivered Israel from Egypt. With the temple now cleansed and worship restored, Hezekiah saw this as the perfect opportunity to revive the Passover. Even though the proper time for the feast had passed, he chose to hold it in the second month, as allowed by the law, rather than waiting until the next year. Hezekiah sent out a proclamation inviting people from Judah and even the northern tribes of Israel to join in this important celebration.

v. 1: Hezekiah decided to hold the Passover and sent letters to all Israel and Judah, including the northern tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh, inviting them to come to Jerusalem and celebrate it (2 Chronicles 30:1 ^a). His goal was not political but spiritual—to encourage them to return to the Lord God of Israel.