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For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the assembly in Jerusalem, to keep the Passover in the second month.

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A Lawful Postponement

Commentators explain that the Passover was moved to the second month for practical and lawful reasons. The cleansing of the temple had taken longer than expected, and many priests were not yet ceremonially pure. This postponement was a provision found in the Law (Numbers 9:6–11) for those who were unclean or traveling.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 30:2

18th Century

Theologian

In the second month - Hezekiah and his counselors reasoned that the permission found in the Law could, under the circumstances, be extended …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 30:2

19th Century

Bishop

For the king had taken counsel.And the king determined (2 Chronicles 25:17). The resolution was taken by t…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 30:2

17th Century

Pastor

One kid of the goats for a sin offering .
] (See Gill on Numbers 7:16).

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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 …