2 Chronicles 30

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ALl Israel] So many among the ten tribes as Tiglath-pileser had left, 2 Kings 15:29.

Ephraim and Manasseh] These, being the two chiefest of the ten tribes, are put for all the rest, v. 5.

passeover] This was one of their sacraments, and seals of Gods covenant, 1 Corinthians 5:7.

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second moneth] By the law it was appointed to be kept in the first moneth (Exod. 12. 2, 3.) but, in case of necessity, it might be kept in the second.

moneth] Numbers 9:10-11.

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because the priests] These two reasons are alleadged, where the dispensation is granted, Numbers 91:0.

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the thing] Or, this thing, namely, that it should be put off to the second moneth.

pleased the king] Heb. was right in the eyes of the king.

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from eer-sheba] From south to north. See 1 Kings 4:25. and 1 Kings 3:29. and 1 Kings 19:3. Judg. 20. 1.

as it is written] According to the prescript form in the law.

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from] Heb. from the hand.

according to the commandment] The commandment hath reference to the messengers: they of Israel were invited and intreated.

urn again] By true repentance, Ezekiel 33:11.

he will return] In grace and mercy, Psal. 0. 13. Zechariah 1:3.

that are escaped] That remain in the land after it was subdued by the Assyrians, who carried away captive other inhabitants thereof.

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like your fathers] Such obstinate persons as they were, Zechariah 1:4.

as ye see] Chap. 29. 8.

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be ye not stiff-necked] Heb. harden not your necks.

stiff-necked] Chap. 36. 13. Exodus 32:9.

yeeld your selves] Heb. give the hand, 1 Chronicles 29:24.

enter into his sanctuary] Observe his holy ordinances.

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if ye turn, &c.] So much is promised, chap. 7. 14. Thus others may partake of the true penitency of some, Joshua 6:23.

compassion] Psalms 106:46.

gracius and mercifull] Exodus 34:6.

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the posts passed] The messengers made all the speed they could.

Ephraim] See v. 1.

unto Zebulun] Which was by the sea side, Genesis 49:13.

they laughed] Most of them. See the next verse.

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humbled themselves] Upon sight and sense of their sinnes.

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the hand of God] The powerfull work of his Spirit.

to give them one heart] To make them consent and agree in doing.

by the word, &c.] Which was according to Gods word, in celebrating the passeover, Exodus 12:17; Exodus 12:24.

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a very great congregation] Heb. to a very great multitude.

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they arose] See chap. 29. 20.

altars that, &c.] Chap. 28. 24, 25.

brook Kidron] Chap. 29. 16.

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the passeover] The paschall lamb, v. 5. Chap. 35. 11, 13. Exod. 12 21.

ashamed] Of their former backwardnesse, chap. 29. 34. The more, because they observed the forwardnesse of Levites and common people.

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their place] Heb. their standing.

according to the law] Numbers 18:6-8.

the priests sprinkled] Leviticus 1:5.

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many, &c.] Fathers of families (Exodus 12:3.) or priests, chap. 29. 34.

killing of the passeovers] V. 15.

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not cleansed] Had not prepared themselves to such a solemne ordinance, by using the rites of the law prescribed, to take away their legall uncleannesse, Numbers 19:20.

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prepareth, &c.] That in truth of heart desireth to serve God, though through ignorance or negligence he fail in externall rites.

purification, &c.] Such rites of cleansing as are prescribed to such as come to Gods holy place.

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healed, &c.] He forgave their sinne, and inwardly by his spirit sanctified them. Or, took away some judgement that he had inflicted on them. Or, accepted them as cleansed.

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present] Heb. found, Chap. 29. 29.

lud instruments] Heb. instruments of strength. Or, whereby the power of the LORD was sounded forth.

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comfortably unto all] Heb. to the heart of all, Genesis 34:3. Isaiah 40:2. Hosea 2:14.

good knowledge] Such things as made men understand the good will of God, Romans 12:2.

eat, &c.] Eat together the offerings.

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other seven] Because they observed people still to flock together more and more.

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did give] Heb. lifted up, or, offered. Or, reserved.

did give, &c.] That they might have to offer. Or, that they might be offered for them. Or, that they might eat thereof.

a thousand, &c.] See on 1 Kings 8:63.

a great number] Heb. to a multitude; that they might be enough for the multitude of sacrifices. See vers. 15.

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all the congregation] Who are mentioned, vers. 11. 18.

strangers] Who were of other nations, but circumcised upon their profession to be of the Jews religion. See Exodus 12:48.

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time of Solomon] Since the division of the ten tribes from Judah. Because Solomon was the last king of all the tribes united, is by name mentioned.

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the priests] The priests which were of the stock of Levi: not such as Jeroboam made. See chap. 13. 9.

arose] See chap. 29. 20.

blessed, &c.] According to the divine institution, Numbers 6:23.

his holy dwelling place] Heb. the habitation of his holinesse, Psalms 68:5.