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Josiah kept a Passover to Yahweh in Jerusalem: and they killed the Passover on the fourteenth [day] of the first month.

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The Importance of Precise Obedience

Commentators emphasize that Josiah's Passover was held on the exact day prescribed by the Law of Moses—the fourteenth day of the first month. Unlike Hezekiah's earlier, irregular Passover, Josiah's was marked by strict and careful obedience to God's specific commands, showing a deep commitment to honoring God's word precisely.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 35:1

19th Century

Bishop

Moreover.And. The form of the Hebrew verb implies that this Passover was held after the renewal of the covenant; and […

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 35:1

17th Century

Pastor

Moreover, Josiah kept a passover unto the Lord in Jerusalem ,
&c.] Where only it was to be kept:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 35:1–19

17th Century

Minister

The destruction Josiah made of idolatry was related in more detail in the book of Kings. His solemnizing the Passover is related here.

The L…