2 The king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month.
2 For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.
2 For the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had taken counsel to keep the Passover in the second month--
2 The king and his officials and the congregation in Jerusalem had decided to celebrate Passover in the second month.
2 For the king and his leaders and all the assembly in Jerusalem had agreed to keep the Passover in the second month.
2 The king, his officials, and all the community of Jerusalem decided to celebrate Passover a month later than usual.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:2
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:1-12
(Read 2 Chronicles 30:1-12)
Hezekiah made Israel as welcome to the passover, as any of his own subjects. Let us yield ourselves unto the Lord. Say not, you will do what you please, but resolve to do what he pleases. We perceive in the carnal mind a stiffness, an obstinacy, an unaptness to compel with God; we have it from our fathers: this must be overcome. Those who, through grace, have turned to God themselves, should do all they can to bring others to him. Numbers will be scorners, but some will be humbled and benefited; perhaps where least expected. The rich mercy of God is the great argument by which to enforce repentance; the vilest who submit and yield themselves to the Lord, seek his grace, and give themselves to his service, shall certainly be saved. Oh that messengers were sent forth to carry these glad tidings to every city and every village, through every land!