2 Chronicles 30:18-20

“For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary. And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.”

"For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary. And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people." - 2 Chronicles 30:18-20
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What does 2 Chronicles 30:18-20 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Chronicles 30:18-20 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed…

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The Heart of Worship: Seeking God in Imperfection

In the narrative of 2 Chronicles 30:18-20, we find a poignant reflection on the nature of worship and divine grace. This passage highlights a moment when King Hezekiah led the people of Israel in the observance of Passover, a sacred and significant feast that commemorates their…

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A Prayer for Divine Forgiveness and Healing

O Lord God of our fathers, we come before You with humbled hearts in reverence and awe of Your magnificent grace. As we reflect upon the words of 2 Chronicles 30:18-20, we are reminded of the depths of Your mercy and the power of sincere prayer. Our hearts are heavy with the…

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2 Chronicles 30:18-20 - "For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it is written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon everyone That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary. And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people."
2 Chronicles 30:20 - "And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people."
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2 Chronicles 20:30 - "So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about."
"And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people." - 2 Chronicles 30:20
2 Chronicles 30:18 - "For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one"
2 Chronicles 18:30 - "Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel."
2 Chronicles 18:20 - "Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith?"
2 Chronicles 20:18 - "And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD."
"So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about." - 2 Chronicles 20:30
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2 Chronicles 30:4 - "And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation."
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2 Chronicles 9:30 - "And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years."
1 Chronicles 2:30 - "And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children."
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2 Chronicles 30:2 - "For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month."
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2 Chronicles 30:11 - "Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem."
"For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one" - 2 Chronicles 30:18
1 Chronicles 2:20 - "And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel."
"Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith?" - 2 Chronicles 18:20
2 Chronicles 30:23 - "And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness."
2 Chronicles 30:26 - "So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 30:13 - "¶ And there assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great congregation."
"Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel." - 2 Chronicles 18:30