2 Chronicles 35:17

Verse

The Israelites who were present also observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Bible in Basic English

And all the children of Israel who were present kept the Passover and the feast of unleavened bread at that time for seven days.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Israel that were found there, kept the phase at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Free Bible Version

The Israelites who were there also celebrated Passover at that time, and also the Feast of Unleavened Bread for the following seven days.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Israel that were present, kept the Passeouer the same time, and the feast of the vnleauened bread seuen dayes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Translation for Translators

The Israelis who were there celebrated the Passover Festival on that day, and for seven days they celebrated the Festival of Eating Unleavened Bread.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of Israel who were present kept the Passover at that time, and then the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

World English Bible

The children of Israel who were present kept the Passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Young's Literal Translation

And the sons of Israel who are found make the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened things, seven days.

Context

Josiah Restores the Passover

¹⁶So on that day the entire service of the LORD was carried out for celebrating the Passover and offering burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD, according to the command of King Josiah. ¹⁷The Israelites who were present also observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.¹⁸No such Passover had been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel ever observed a Passover like the one that Josiah observed with the priests, the Levites, all Judah, the Israelites who were present, and the people of Jerusalem.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, we see King Josiah's commitment to following the instructions of the Lord. Despite the impending battle against Pharaoh Neco, Josiah did not turn away from God's command to engage in the conflict. His obedience and trust in God's guidance serve as an example of faithfulness and reliance on divine providence. This verse highlights the importance of seeking God's will even in challenging circumstances, demonstrating that obedience to God's word brings blessings and favor. Josiah's unwavering faith in God's direction ultimately reflects his dedication to honoring the Lord in all aspects of his life.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time,.... In its proper time, on the fourteenth day of Nisan: and the feast of unleavened bread seven days; the seven days following the passover, as the Lord by Moses appointed.

2 Chronicles 35:17

Josiah Restores the Passover

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Berean Standard Bible

The Israelites who were present also observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Bible in Basic English

And all the children of Israel who were present kept the Passover and the feast of unleavened bread at that time for seven days.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Israel that were found there, kept the phase at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Free Bible Version

The Israelites who were there also celebrated Passover at that time, and also the Feast of Unleavened Bread for the following seven days.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Israel that were present, kept the Passeouer the same time, and the feast of the vnleauened bread seuen dayes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Translation for Translators

The Israelis who were there celebrated the Passover Festival on that day, and for seven days they celebrated the Festival of Eating Unleavened Bread.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of Israel who were present kept the Passover at that time, and then the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

World English Bible

The children of Israel who were present kept the Passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Young's Literal Translation

And the sons of Israel who are found make the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened things, seven days.