1 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and wrote H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- letters H107 (אִגֶּרֶת) — an epistle
- also to Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- that they should come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- to keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
2 For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the assembly in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- had taken counsel H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- and his princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- to keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
- in the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
3 For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves in sufficient number, neither had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For they could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- it at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- because the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- had not sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- themselves sufficiently H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- themselves sufficiently H4078 (מַדַּי) — what (is) enough, i.e. sufficiently
- neither had the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- gathered themselves together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
4 And the thing was right in the eyes of the king and of all the assembly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- pleased H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- pleased H3474 (יָשַׁר) — to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
5 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beer-sheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, at Jerusalem: for they had not kept it in great numbers in such sort as it is written.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they established H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- a decree H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- to make proclamation H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- to make proclamation H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- throughout all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- from Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
- even to Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- that they should come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- for they had not done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- of a long H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- as it was written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
6 So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto Jehovah, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, that he may return to the remnant that are escaped of you out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the posts H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with the letters H107 (אִגֶּרֶת) — an epistle
- from H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and his princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- throughout all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and according to the commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ye children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- turn again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- and Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and he will return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to the remnant H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- of you, that are escaped H6413 (פְּלֵיטָה) — deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
- out of the hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
7 And be not ye like your fathers, and like your brethren, who trespassed against Jehovah, the God of their fathers, so that he gave them up to desolation, as ye see.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And be not ye like your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and like your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- which trespassed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- therefore gave them up H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to desolation H8047 (שַׁמָּה) — ruin; by implication, consternation
- as ye see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were; but yield yourselves unto Jehovah, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever, and serve Jehovah your God, that his fierce anger may turn away from you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now be ye not stiffnecked H6203 (עֹרֶף) — the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
- Now be ye not stiffnecked H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- as your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- yield H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- yourselves H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into his sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
- which he hath sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that the fierceness H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
- of his wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- may turn away H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
9 For if ye turn again unto Jehovah, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that led them captive, and shall come again into this land: for Jehovah your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For if ye turn again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and your children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- compassion H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- them that lead them captive H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
- so that they shall come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- into this land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- gracious H2587 (חַנּוּן) — gracious
- and merciful H7349 (רַחוּם) — compassionate
- and will not turn away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- from you, if ye return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
10 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the posts H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- passed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- from city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- to city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- through the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- even unto Zebulun H2074 (זְבוּלוּן) — Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe
- but they laughed them to scorn H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- and mocked H3932 (לָעַג) — to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
11 Nevertheless certain men of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless divers H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Asher H836 (אָשֵׁר) — Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine
- and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and of Zebulun H2074 (זְבוּלוּן) — Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe
- humbled H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
- themselves, and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
12 Also upon Judah came the hand of God to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by the word of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- was to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and of the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- by the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
13 And there assembled at Jerusalem much people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great assembly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there assembled H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- of unleavened bread H4682 (מַצָּה) — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the festival of Pa…
- in the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- great H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
14 And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the brook Kidron.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and took away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and all the altars for incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- took they away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- and cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- into the brook H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- Kidron H6939 (קִדְרוֹן) — Kidron, a brook near Jerusalem
15 Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the second month: and the priests and the Levites were ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought burnt-offerings into the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then they killed H7819 (שָׁחַט) — to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
- the passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
- on the fourteenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- on the fourteenth H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- of the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- and the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- were ashamed H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
- and sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- themselves, and brought in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
16 And they stood in their place after their order, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood which they received of the hand of the Levites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in their place H5977 (עֹמֶד) — a spot (as being fixed)
- after their manner H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- according to the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- sprinkled H2236 (זָרַק) — to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)
- the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
17 For there were many in the assembly that had not sanctified themselves: therefore the Levites had the charge of killing the passovers for every one that was not clean, to sanctify them unto Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- in the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- that were not sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- therefore the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- had the charge of the killing H7821 (שְׁחִיטָה) — slaughter
- of the passovers H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
- not clean H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
- to sanctify H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
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 is written. For Hezekiah had prayed for them, saying, The good Jehovah pardon every oneCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For a multitude H4768 (מַרְבִּית) — a multitude; also offspring; specifically interest (on capital)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- Issachar H3485 (יִשָּׂשכָר) — Jissaskar, a son of Jacob
- and Zebulun H2074 (זְבוּלוּן) — Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe
- had not H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- cleansed H2891 (טָהֵר) — to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
- themselves, yet did they eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
- otherwise than it was written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- But Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- prayed H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- for them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- pardon H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
19 that setteth his heart to seek God, Jehovah, the God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- prepareth H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- his heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- to seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- according to the purification H2893 (טׇהֳרָה) — ceremonial purification; moral purity
- of the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
20 And Jehovah hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- and healed H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
21 And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness; and the Levites and the priests praised Jehovah day by day, singing with loud instruments unto Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that were present H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- of unleavened bread H4682 (מַצָּה) — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the festival of Pa…
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- with great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- and the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- praised H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- by day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- with loud H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
22 And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that had good understanding in the service of Jehovah. So they did eat throughout the feast for the seven days, offering sacrifices of peace-offerings, and making confession to Jehovah, the God of their fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- comfortably H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- unto all the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- that taught H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- the good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- knowledge H7922 (שֶׂכֶל) — intelligence; by implication, success
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and they did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- throughout the feast H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- offering H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- peace H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- offerings H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- and making confession H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
23 And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days; and they kept other seven days with gladness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the whole assembly H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- took counsel H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- to keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and they kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- with gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
24 For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the assembly for offerings a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the assembly a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Hezekiah H2396 (חִזְקִיָּה) — Chizkijah, a king of Judah, also the name of two other Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- did give H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- to the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- bullocks H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- gave H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- and ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- and a great number H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
25 And all the assembly of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the assembly that came out of Israel, and the sojourners that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- with the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- that came out H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and the strangers H1616 (גֵּר) — properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- rejoiced H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So there was great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- for since the time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- not the like in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
27 Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy habitation, even unto heaven.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- was heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and their prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to his holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- dwelling place H4583 (מָעוֹן) — an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)
- unto heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)