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They roasted the Passover with fire according to the ordinance: and the holy offerings boiled they in pots, and in caldrons, and in pans, and carried them quickly to all the children of the people.
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Obedience in the Details
Commentators highlight the careful distinction in how the food was prepared. The Passover lambs were roasted with fire "according to the ordinance" from Exodus, while the other holy offerings were boiled. This shows that their renewed worship was marked by careful obedience to God's specific instructions, not just general enthusiasm.
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19th Century
Anglican
According to the ordinance. —Exodus 12:8–9.
Boasted with fire. — Cooked in the fire.<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they roasted the passover with fire, according to the ordinance Of the Lord by Moses, (Exodus 12:8)
Presbyterian
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…
