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A New Standard of Worship
Commentators agree that what made Josiah's Passover unique was its strict adherence to the newly rediscovered "book of the covenant." Unlike previous celebrations, which may have been large but less precise, this one followed the letter of the Law, showing the importance of basing worship on God's revealed Word.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 23:22
18th Century
Theologian
The details of the Passover are given by the author of Chronicles (the marginal reference). Its superiority to other Passovers seems to have consis…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 23:22
19th Century
Bishop
Surely there was not held ... — For there was not held (a passover) like this passover. This and the ne…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:22
17th Century
Pastor
Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of
the judges that judged Israel
As the king co…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 23:15–24
17th Century
Minister
Josiah's zeal extended to the cities of Israel within his reach. He carefully preserved the sepulcher of that man of God, who came from Judah to pr…