Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 35:7

"And Josiah gave to the children of the people, of the flock, lambs and kids, all of them for the passover-offerings, unto all that were present, to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bullocks: these were of the king`s substance." — 2 Chronicles 35:7 (ASV)

Josiah gave. —As in 2 Chronicles 30:24, presented as a heave-offering.

To the people. — To the sons of the people; i.e., the laity.

Of the flock. —Literally, small cattle, namely, lambs and young goats.

All for the passover offerings — i.e., the thirty thousand small cattle.

Three thousand bullocks. —For the peace-offerings and the sacrificial feasting (2 Chronicles 35:13).

The king’s substance. — 2 Chronicles 31:3; 2 Chronicles 32:29.