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2 Chronicles 35

1 And Josiah kept a passover unto Jehovah in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Moreover Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • a 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
  • in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • and 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 first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
  • month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month

2 And he set the priests in their offices, and encouraged them to the service of the house of Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he set H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • in their charges H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
  • and encouraged H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
  • them to the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of 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

3 And he said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, that were holy unto Jehovah, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; there shall no more be a burden upon your shoulders. Now serve Jehovah your God, and his people Israel;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • that taught H4000 (מָבוֹן) — instructing
  • that taught H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
  • all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • which were holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • Put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
  • in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • which 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
  • did build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
  • a burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
  • shoulders H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
  • serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • now 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…
  • and his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

4 and prepare yourselves after your fathers’ houses by your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And prepare 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…
  • by the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • after your courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
  • according to the writing H3791 (כָּתָב) — something written, i.e. a writing, record or book
  • 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
  • and according to the writing H4385 (מִכְתָּב) — a thing written, the characters, or a document (letter, copy, edict, poem)
  • of Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
  • his 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,…

5 And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of your brethren the children of the people, and let there be for each a portion of a father’s house of the Levites.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 6:18 · Psalms 134:1 · Psalms 135:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And stand in H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • according to the divisions H6391 (פְּלֻגָּה) — a section
  • of the families H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • 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
  • the people 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,…
  • the division H2515 (חֲלֻקָּה) — a distribution
  • of the families H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi

6 And kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare for your brethren, to do according to the word of Jehovah by Moses.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So kill 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)
  • and sanctify H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
  • yourselves, and prepare 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…
  • your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • may do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • according to 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
  • by 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 Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver

7 And Josiah gave to the children of the people, of the flock, lambs and kids, all of them for the passover-offerings, unto all that were present, to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bullocks: these were of the king’s substance.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • gave H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • to 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
  • to the people 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 the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
  • lambs H3532 (כֶּבֶשׂ) — a ram (just old enough to butt)
  • and kids H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
  • and kids 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,…
  • all for the passover offerings H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
  • for all 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
  • to the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
  • of thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
  • bullocks H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
  • of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • substance H7399 (רְכוּשׁ) — property (as gathered)

8 And his princes gave for a freewill-offering unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites. Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, the rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover-offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And his 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)
  • willingly H5071 (נְדָבָה) — properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
  • unto 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
  • to the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • and to the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
  • and Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
  • and Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
  • rulers H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
  • of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • 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…
  • gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • unto the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • for the passover offerings H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
  • two thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • and three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
  • oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd

9 Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for the passover-offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Conaniah H3562 (כּוֹנַנְיָהוּ) — Conanjah, the name of two Israelites
  • also, and Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
  • and Nethaneel H5417 (נְתַנְאֵל) — Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites
  • his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • and Hashabiah H2811 (חֲשַׁבְיָה) — Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • and Jeiel H3273 (יְעִיאֵל) — Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
  • and Jozabad H3107 (יוֹזָבָד) — Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
  • chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • gave H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • unto the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • for passover offerings H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
  • five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
  • thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • and five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd

10 So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their courses, according to the king’s commandment.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Chronicles 30:16 · 2 Chronicles 35:4 · Ezra 6:18
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • was prepared 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…
  • and the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • in their place H5977 (עֹמֶד) — a spot (as being fixed)
  • and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • in their courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
  • according to the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)

11 And they killed the passover, and the priests sprinkled the blood which they received of their hand, and the Levites flayed them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And 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)
  • and 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)
  • from their hands 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…
  • and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • flayed H6584 (פָּשַׁט) — to spread out (i.e. deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e. unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)

12 And they removed the burnt-offerings, that they might give them according to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of the children of the people, to offer unto Jehovah, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they removed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
  • the burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
  • that they might give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • according to the divisions H4653 (מִפְלַגָּה) — a classification
  • of the families H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of the families H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • 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
  • of the people 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,…
  • to offer H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
  • of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
  • with the oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd

13 And they roasted the passover with fire according to the ordinance: and the holy offerings boiled they in pots, and in caldrons, and in pans, and carried them quickly to all the children of the people.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they roasted H1310 (בָּשַׁל) — properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen
  • the passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
  • with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
  • according to the ordinance H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
  • holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • sod H1310 (בָּשַׁל) — properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen
  • they in pots H5518 (סִיר) — a pot; also a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
  • and in caldrons H1731 (דּוּד) — a pot (for boiling); also (by resemblance of shape) a basket
  • and in pans H6745 (צֵלָחָה) — something protracted or flattened out, i.e. a platter
  • speedily H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
  • among all 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
  • among all the people 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,…

14 And afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests, because the priests the sons of Aaron were busied in offering the burnt-offerings and the fat until night: therefore the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 3:10 · Ezra 6:20 · Acts 6:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And afterward H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
  • they made ready 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…
  • for themselves, and for the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • because the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • the sons 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 Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
  • in offering H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • of burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
  • and the fat H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
  • until night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
  • therefore the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • prepared 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…

15 And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer; and the porters were at every gate: they needed not to depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the singers H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
  • the sons 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 Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
  • in their place H4612 (מַעֲמָד) — (figuratively) a position
  • according to the commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
  • of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • and Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
  • and Heman H1968 (הֵימָן) — Heman, the name of at least two Israelites
  • and Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite
  • the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • seer H2374 (חֹזֶה) — a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
  • and the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • at every gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
  • they might not depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
  • from their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • for their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • prepared 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…

16 So all the service of Jehovah was prepared the same day, to keep the passover, and to offer burnt-offerings upon the altar of Jehovah, according to the commandment of king Josiah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 45:21
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So all the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • was prepared 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…
  • the same 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…
  • 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)
  • and to offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
  • upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • according to the commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
  • of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites

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

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
  • kept 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)
  • at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
  • and 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…

18 And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did any of the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 23:21 · 2 Chronicles 30:5 · 2 Chronicles 30:26
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And there was no passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
  • like H3644 (כְּמוֹ) — as, thus, so
  • to that kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • from the 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…
  • of Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • neither did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • all the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • such a passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
  • as Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • 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
  • and all Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and 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
  • and the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine

19 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In the eighteenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
  • In the eighteenth H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
  • year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
  • of the reign H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
  • of Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • was this passover H6453 (פֶּסַח) — a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim)
  • kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

20 After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Neco king of Egypt went up to fight against Carchemish by the Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • After H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
  • all this, when Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • had prepared 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…
  • the temple H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • Necho H5224 (נְכוֹ) — Neko, an Egyptian king
  • king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
  • came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
  • against Carchemish H3751 (כַּרְכְּמִישׁ) — Karkemish, a place in Syria
  • by Euphrates H6578 (פְּרָת) — Perath (i.e. Euphrates), a river of the East
  • and Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • against H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)

21 But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war; and God hath commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
  • ambassadors H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
  • to him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • What have I to do with thee, thou 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
  • not against thee this 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…
  • but against the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • wherewith I have war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
  • for 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…
  • commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • me to make haste H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
  • forbear H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
  • 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…
  • with me, that he destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

22 Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Neco from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Nevertheless Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • would not turn H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
  • his 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 him, but disguised H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
  • himself, that he might fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
  • with him, and hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • not unto the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of Necho H5224 (נְכוֹ) — Neko, an Egyptian king
  • from the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • 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…
  • and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
  • in the valley H1237 (בִּקְעָה) — properly, a split, i.e. a wide level valley between mountains
  • of Megiddo H4023 (מְגִדּוֹן) — Megiddon or Megiddo, a place in Palestine

23 And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the archers H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
  • shot H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
  • at king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • to his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
  • Have me away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • for I am sore 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…
  • wounded H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat

24 So his servants took him out of the chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had, and brought him to Jerusalem; and he died, and was buried in the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • His servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
  • therefore took H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • him out of that chariot H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
  • and put H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
  • him in the second H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
  • chariot H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
  • that he had; and they brought H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • him to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • and he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
  • and was buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
  • the sepulchres H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
  • of his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • And all Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • mourned H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
  • for Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites

25 And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations unto this day; and they made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
  • lamented H6969 (קוּן) — to strike a musical note, i.e. chant or wail (at a funeral)
  • for Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • and all the singing men H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
  • and the singing women H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
  • spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • of Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • in their lamentations H7015 (קִינָה) — a dirge (as accompanied by beating the breasts or on instruments)
  • to this 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…
  • and made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • them an ordinance H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
  • in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the lamentations H7015 (קִינָה) — a dirge (as accompanied by beating the breasts or on instruments)

26 Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his good deeds, according to that which is written in the law of Jehovah,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
  • of the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • of Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
  • and his goodness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
  • written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

27 and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And his deeds H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
  • and last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
  • written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
  • of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of 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