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There was no Passover like that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did any of the kings of Israel keep such a Passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel who were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

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A Uniquely Faithful Passover

Commentators explain that this Passover was unparalleled since the time of the judges. Its uniqueness came from three key factors: it was observed with exact adherence to God's law, it involved universal participation from both Judah and the remnant of Israel, and it was marked by extraordinary generosity from King Josiah and the religious leaders.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 35:18

19th Century

Bishop

And there was no Passover like that.2 Kings 23:22.

From the days of Samuel the prophet — Th…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 35:18

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 18-19. And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel

So exactly according to the law, so universally by Isra…

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…