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So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, even to Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.

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A Widespread Invitation Rejected

Commentators note that the messengers traveled from nearby tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh all the way to the more distant Zebulun. Despite this extensive effort to invite their northern brethren to the Passover, the overwhelming response was mockery and scorn, highlighting the hardness of the people's hearts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 30:10

18th Century

Theologian

Ephraim and Manasseh are mentioned as the two tribes nearest to Judah, and Zebulun as one of the farthest away.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 30:10

19th Century

Bishop

So the couriers passedAnd the couriers were passing.

Even to Zebulun.—This trib…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 30:10

17th Century

Pastor

So the posts passed from city to city, through the country of
Ephraim and Manasseh, even to Zebulun

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 30:1–12

17th Century

Minister

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 …