They had not done it... — Some prefer to interpret this as, "they had not kept it in full numbers, as it was written"—that is, for some time…

So they established a decree. — And they decreed a proposal (he ‘ĕmîd dâbâr). (Compare to [Reference 2 Chronicle…

So they established a decree, to make proclamation throughout
all Israel
Passed a vot…

Hezekiah made Israel as welcome to the Passover as any of his own subjects. Let us yield ourselves to the Lord. Do not say that you will do as you …