2 Chronicles 30:1
New International Version
Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and Judah and also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, inviting them to come to the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem and celebrate the Passover to the LORD, the God of Israel.

New Living Translation
King Hezekiah now sent word to all Israel and Judah, and he wrote letters of invitation to the people of Ephraim and Manasseh. He asked everyone to come to the Temple of the LORD at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

English Standard Version
Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem to keep the Passover to the LORD, the God of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

Berean Literal Bible
And sent Hezekiah to all Israel and Judah, and also he wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of YHWH at Jerusalem to keep the Passover to YHWH, God of Israel.

King James Bible
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.

New King James Version
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the Passover to the LORD God of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Now Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and Judah and also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel.

NASB 1995
Now Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel.

NASB 1977
Now Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of Yahweh at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to Yahweh, the God of Israel.

Amplified Bible
Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and to Judah and also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh to come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast to the LORD God of Israel.

Berean Annotated Bible
Then Hezekiah (YHWH is my strength) sent word throughout all Israel (he wrestles with God) and Judah (praised), and he also wrote letters to Ephraim (doubly fruitful) and Manasseh (causing to forget) inviting them to come to the house of the LORD {YHWH} in Jerusalem (city of peace) to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God {Elohe} of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh to come to the LORD’s temple in Jerusalem to observe the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh to come to the LORD’s temple in Jerusalem to observe the Passover of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

American Standard Version
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of Jehovah at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto Jehovah, the God of Israel.

English Revised Version
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD, the God of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hezekiah sent a message to all Israel and Judah and wrote letters to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. He invited them to come to the LORD's temple in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover of the LORD God of Israel.

International Standard Version
Hezekiah also sent word to all of Israel and Judah, and wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh that they should come to the LORD's Temple in Jerusalem to observe the Passover to the LORD God of Israel.

NET Bible
Hezekiah sent messages throughout Israel and Judah; he even wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, summoning them to come to the LORD's temple in Jerusalem and observe a Passover celebration for the LORD God of Israel.

New Heart English Bible
Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the Passover to the LORD, the God of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover to the LORD God of Israel.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

World English Bible
Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to Yahweh’s house at Jerusalem, to keep the Passover to Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Hezekiah sends to all Israel and Judah, and he has also written letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, [to cause them] to come to the house of YHWH in Jerusalem, to make a Passover to YHWH, God of Israel.

Berean Literal Bible
And sent Hezekiah to all Israel and Judah, and also he wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of YHWH at Jerusalem to keep the Passover to YHWH, God of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah sendeth unto all Israel and Judah, and also letters he hath written unto Ephraim and Manasseh, to come in to the house of Jehovah in Jerusalem, to make a passover to Jehovah, God of Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah will send to all Israel and Judah, and also he wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh to come to the house of Jehovah in Jerusalem, to do the passover to Jehovah the God of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Ezechias sent to all Israel and Juda: and he wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasses, that they should come to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, and keep the phase to the Lord the God of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, Hezekiah sent to all of Israel and Judah. And he wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, so that they would come to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, and so that they would keep the Passover to the Lord, the God of Israel.

New American Bible
Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and Judah, and even wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, saying that they should come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to the LORD, the God of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover to the LORD the God of Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem to keep the passover to the LORD God of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and those of the house of Yehuda, also he wrote a letter to those of the house of Aphreim and to those of the house of Manasheh, to come to the house of LORD JEHOVAH in Jerusalem, to make a feast for LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, God of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD, the God of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Ezekias sent to all Israel and Juda, and wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasse, that they should come into the house of the Lord to Jerusalem, to keep the passover to the Lord God of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover
1Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. 2For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month,…

Cross References
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah,

2 Chronicles 15:8-12
When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple. / And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. / So they gathered together in Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. …

2 Chronicles 11:16-17
Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon.

2 Chronicles 34:9
So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem.
and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh

1 Chronicles 12:29-37
From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. / From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. / From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. …

Jeremiah 31:6-9
For there will be a day when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God!’” / For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’ / Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly! …

Ezekiel 37:16-22
“And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. / When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you explain to us what you mean by these?’ …
inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem

Psalm 122:1-4
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” / Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. / Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, …

2 Chronicles 6:32-33
And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your great name and Your mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

2 Kings 23:21-23
The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem.

Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. …

Exodus 12:14-17
And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. / For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. On the first day you are to remove the leaven from your houses. Whoever eats anything leavened from the first day through the seventh must be cut off from Israel. / On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly, and another on the seventh day. You must not do any work on those days, except to prepare the meals—that is all you may do. …
2 Kings 18:1-7
In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. …

2 Chronicles 29:1-11
Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. / In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. …

2 Chronicles 29:35-36
Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established. / Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had prepared for the people, because everything had been accomplished so quickly.

2 Chronicles 35:1-19
Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. …


Treasury of Scripture

And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover to the LORD God of Israel.

Israel

2 Chronicles 11:13,16
And the priests and the Levites that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts…

Ephraim

2 Chronicles 30:10,11
So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them…

2 Chronicles 25:7
But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim.

2 Chronicles 35:6
So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

to the house

Deuteronomy 16:2-6
Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there…

to keep

Exodus 12:3-20
Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: …

1 Corinthians 5:7,8
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: …

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1. Hezekiah proclaims a solemn passover on the second month for Judah and Israel.
13. The assembly, having destroyed the altars of idolatry, keep the feast fourteen days
27. The priests and Levites bless the people












Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah
Hezekiah, the king of Judah, initiated a religious reform to restore the worship of Yahweh. This phrase highlights his efforts to unify the divided kingdom, reaching out to both the southern kingdom of Judah and the northern kingdom of Israel. Historically, the kingdom had been split since the reign of Rehoboam, Solomon's son. Hezekiah's actions demonstrate a desire for national repentance and spiritual renewal. This outreach reflects the biblical theme of unity among God's people, as seen in Psalm 133:1, "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!"

and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh
Ephraim and Manasseh were prominent tribes in the northern kingdom of Israel. By addressing these tribes specifically, Hezekiah acknowledges their significance and seeks to bridge the gap between the divided kingdoms. This act of reaching out to the northern tribes is significant because it occurs after the Assyrian conquest of Israel in 722 BC, which led to the dispersion of many Israelites. Hezekiah's invitation is a call to return to the covenantal worship of Yahweh, reminiscent of the prophetic calls for repentance found in Hosea and Amos.

inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. Hezekiah's invitation underscores the importance of the temple as the dwelling place of God's presence and the focal point of Israelite worship. This invitation to Jerusalem is significant because it emphasizes the city as the spiritual center, fulfilling the Deuteronomic law that prescribes worship at the place God chooses (Deuteronomy 12:5). It also foreshadows the eschatological vision of all nations coming to worship in Jerusalem, as seen in Isaiah 2:2-3.

to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel
The Passover is a foundational feast in Israelite religion, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and God's deliverance of His people. By calling for the observance of Passover, Hezekiah seeks to remind the people of their shared history and covenant with God. This observance is a call to remember God's faithfulness and to renew their commitment to Him. The Passover also serves as a type of Christ, who is referred to as "our Passover lamb" in 1 Corinthians 5:7, symbolizing deliverance from sin through His sacrifice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hezekiah
The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and sought to restore the worship of Yahweh. He is known for his faithfulness and efforts to bring the people back to God.

2. Israel and Judah
The divided kingdoms of the Israelites. Israel refers to the northern kingdom, while Judah refers to the southern kingdom where Jerusalem is located.

3. Ephraim and Manasseh
Two of the tribes of Israel, representing the northern kingdom. Hezekiah's invitation to them signifies a call for unity and reconciliation among the divided people of God.

4. Jerusalem
The capital city of Judah and the location of the temple, which is the central place of worship for the Israelites.

5. Passover
A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. It is a time of remembrance and celebration of God's salvation and faithfulness.
Teaching Points
Unity in Worship
Hezekiah's invitation to all Israel and Judah underscores the importance of unity among God's people. Despite past divisions, there is a call to come together in worship and obedience to God.

Restoration and Renewal
The celebration of Passover represents a return to foundational truths and practices. It is a reminder of God's deliverance and a call to renew one's commitment to Him.

Invitation to All
Hezekiah's outreach to Ephraim and Manasseh illustrates God's inclusive invitation. No matter one's past or current state, God invites all to come and experience His grace and salvation.

Obedience to God's Commands
Observing the Passover as commanded by God reflects the importance of obedience in the life of a believer. It is through obedience that we align ourselves with God's will and purposes.

Historical and Spiritual Significance
Understanding the historical context of the Passover enriches our appreciation of its spiritual significance, both in the Old Testament and its fulfillment in Christ.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 30:1?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 30:1 emphasize the importance of unity among God's people?

3. What can we learn from Hezekiah's invitation to all Israel and Judah?

4. How does Hezekiah's call to celebrate Passover connect to Exodus 12:14?

5. In what ways can we promote unity in our church community today?

6. How can we apply Hezekiah's example of leadership in our daily lives?

7. Why did Hezekiah invite all Israel and Judah to celebrate the Passover in 2 Chronicles 30:1?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 30:1 reflect Hezekiah's leadership and religious reforms?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 30:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 30?

11. Are there any archaeological findings that support or contradict the large-scale Passover celebration described in 2 Chronicles 30?

12. Does the massive gathering in 2 Chronicles 30:13 seem realistic given the population and logistical limits of the time?

13. Ezekiel 11:12 condemns the people for not following God’s statutes, yet other texts (e.g., 2 Chronicles 30) depict reforms and observance—do these accounts conflict, and if so, how?

14. What are the key themes in 2 Chronicles?
What Does 2 Chronicles 30:1 Mean
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah

• Fresh off the temple’s reopening (2 Chron 29:3) and nationwide cleansing (29:15-24), the young king wastes no time calling the nation back to covenant faithfulness.

• He does not limit his efforts to Jerusalem or even to Judah; he spreads the word “throughout all Israel,” showing clear intent to restore unity that had been fractured since the split after Solomon (cf. 1 Kings 12:16-20).

• Like the good shepherd-king portrayed in passages such as 2 Kings 18:3-6, Hezekiah leads first by proclamation, stirring hearts before ever assembling bodies.


and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh

• The northern kingdom has recently suffered exile at the hands of Assyria (2 Kings 17:6), yet pockets of Israelites remain. Hezekiah’s letters reach out to tribes long alienated from Judah’s temple worship.

• Ephraim and Manasseh, Joseph’s sons, often stand as shorthand for the whole north (Isaiah 7:2); including them underscores that nobody is beyond invitation.

• The written word complements the spoken summons—a reminder that God employs every means to reach His people (Isaiah 55:11).


inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem

• Deuteronomy had set Jerusalem—“the place the LORD your God chooses” (Deuteronomy 12:5)—as the center for national worship. Hezekiah simply aligns practice with Scripture.

• The invitation counters centuries of rival shrines begun by Jeroboam in Bethel and Dan (1 Kings 12:28-30). Returning to Jerusalem means renouncing counterfeit worship and embracing God’s appointed way.

• 2 Chron 30:10 reveals mixed responses—some mock, others humble themselves. Yet the door is open to all, mirroring the persistent patience of God (2 Peter 3:9).


to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

• Passover commemorates deliverance from Egypt (Exodus 12:14); observing it declares trust in the same redeeming God for present crises.

• The feast had been neglected for generations (2 Chron 30:5), but Scripture never loosened the command (Leviticus 23:5; Deuteronomy 16:1-8). Hezekiah’s call is a return to the written standard.

• Prophetically, Passover points to Christ, “our Passover Lamb” (1 Corinthians 5:7). By insisting on the feast, the king anchors the nation in a rhythm that anticipates ultimate redemption (Luke 22:15-20).


summary

Verse 1 captures a bold, grace-filled initiative: King Hezekiah actively summons every Israelite—north and south—to gather in Jerusalem for Passover. He employs both heralds and letters, honors God’s chosen worship center, and reestablishes covenant obedience. The verse underscores leadership that trusts Scripture’s authority, seeks national repentance, and offers unity under the LORD’s redeeming banner.

XXX.

HEZEKIAH'S PASSOVER--THE ROYAL SUMMONS TO ALL ISRAEL FROM DAN TO BEER-SHEBA (2Chronicles 30:1-12).

(1) Sent to.-- 'al, i.e., 'el. (Jeremiah 26:15; Nehemiah 6:3.)

Letters.--'Igg?roth. Apparently a word of Persian origin. (Comp. 'engare, "something written;" 'engariden, "to paint" or "write;" from which comes the Greek ???????, a royal messenger; Esther 9:26; comp. Matthew 5:41.) Only used in late Hebrew. . . .

Verse 1. - Hezekiah sent... wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh. Some have sought to bring into the appearance of harmony the two first clauses of this verse by supposing that the former clause purports to say that Hezekiah sent messengers to all Israel and Judah, and in particular letters in addition to Ephraim and Manasseh, the chief tribes of the northern kingdom and the Joseph tribes. Vers. 6 and 10, however, seem to dispose effectually of this offer of explanation; while another explanation, that the names of the two tribes are simply to be taken as equivalent to "all Israel," seems true, though, in fact, it may be to advance us no way at all. We should prefer in the difficulty, unimportant though it is, yet one facing us, rather to assume that the verse wishes to say that Hezekiah sent (i.e. sent messengers, which prove to be the runners, rendered the "posts") to all Israel and Judah, and to Ephraim, Manasseh, and the rest of their allied tribes by implication, but not to Judah wrote letters also which were carried by the posts (.or runners). It is true that ver. 6 may negative even this conjecture for getting over the difficulty, but not necessarily no, for it only says that the posts went throughout Israel and Judah with the letters, which they may be supposed to have dropped only to some, not to all, and those some Israel, or Ephraim, Manasseh, and brethren. There will have been to hand other, the usual methods of communication with Judah, from Jerusalem its metropolis, and from its king. The thing different from "letters" that was circulated may have been just the "proclamation" of ver. 5. It has been suggested that the now King of Israel, Hoshea, was very probably a captive of Assyria at this exact time (2 Kings 17:4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Hezekiah
יְחִזְקִיָּ֜הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

sent
וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

word throughout
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

and Judah,
וִֽיהוּדָ֗ה (wî·hū·ḏāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

and he also
וְגַֽם־ (wə·ḡam-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

wrote
כָּתַב֙ (kā·ṯaḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

letters
אִגְּרוֹת֙ (’ig·gə·rō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 107: An epistle

to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Ephraim
אֶפְרַ֣יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory

and Manasseh
וּמְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (ū·mə·naš·šeh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

inviting them to come
לָב֥וֹא (lā·ḇō·w)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to the house
לְבֵית־ (lə·ḇêṯ-)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

in Jerusalem
בִּֽירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

to keep
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the Passover
פֶּ֔סַח (pe·saḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover

of the LORD,
לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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OT History: 2 Chronicles 30:1 Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)
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