Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The entire assembly of Judah rejoiced, along with the priests and Levites and all who had assembled from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and also those who resided in Judah. New Living Translation The entire assembly of Judah rejoiced, including the priests, the Levites, all who came from the land of Israel, the foreigners who came to the festival, and all those who lived in Judah. English Standard Version The whole assembly of Judah, and the priests and the Levites, and the whole assembly that came out of Israel, and the sojourners who came out of the land of Israel, and the sojourners who lived in Judah, rejoiced. Berean Standard Bible Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. Berean Literal Bible And all the assembly of Judah rejoiced, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the assembly that came from Israel, and the sojourners who came from the land of Israel, and those who dwelt in Judah. King James Bible And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced. New King James Version The whole assembly of Judah rejoiced, also the priests and Levites, all the assembly that came from Israel, the sojourners who came from the land of Israel, and those who dwelt in Judah. New American Standard Bible All the assembly of Judah rejoiced, with the priests and the Levites and all the assembly that came from Israel, both the strangers who came from the land of Israel and those living in Judah. NASB 1995 All the assembly of Judah rejoiced, with the priests and the Levites and all the assembly that came from Israel, both the sojourners who came from the land of Israel and those living in Judah. NASB 1977 And all the assembly of Judah rejoiced, with the priests and the Levites, and all the assembly that came from Israel, both the sojourners who came from the land of Israel and those living in Judah. Legacy Standard Bible And all the assembly of Judah were glad, with the priests and the Levites and all the assembly that came from Israel, both the sojourners who came from the land of Israel and those living in Judah. Amplified Bible All the assembly of Judah rejoiced, with the priests and the Levites and all the assembly that came from Israel, both the sojourners (resident aliens, foreigners) who came from the land of Israel and those living in Judah. Berean Annotated Bible Then the whole assembly of Judah (praised) rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel (he wrestles with God), including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. Christian Standard Bible Then the whole assembly of Judah with the priests and Levites, the whole assembly that came from Israel, the resident aliens who came from the land of Israel, and those who were living in Judah, rejoiced. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the whole assembly of Judah with the priests and Levites, the whole assembly that came from Israel, the foreigners who came from the land of Israel, and those who were living in Judah, rejoiced. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Everyone was very happy, including those from Judah and Israel, the priests and Levites, and the foreigners living in Judah and Israel. English Revised Version And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced. GOD'S WORD® Translation The whole assembly from Judah, the priests, the Levites, the whole assembly from Israel, the foreigners who came from Israel, and those who lived in Judah rejoiced. Good News Translation So everyone was happy--the people of Judah, the priests, the Levites, the people who had come from the north, and the foreigners who had settled permanently in Israel and Judah. International Standard Version Everyone in the assembly of Judah rejoiced, as did the priests, the descendants of Levi, and the people who gathered together from throughout Israel, including those who came from the land of Israel and those who lived in Judah. NET Bible The celebration included the entire assembly of Judah, the priests, the Levites, the entire assembly of those who came from Israel, the resident foreigners who came from the land of Israel, and the residents of Judah. New Heart English Bible All the assembly of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the assembly who came out of Israel, and the foreigners who came out of the land of Israel, and who lived in Judah, rejoiced. Webster's Bible Translation And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came from the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. World English Bible All the assembly of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the assembly who came out of Israel, and the foreigners who came out of the land of Israel and who lived in Judah, rejoiced. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the assembly of Judah rejoices, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the assembly, those coming in from Israel, and the sojourners—those coming in from the land of Israel and those dwelling in Judah, Berean Literal Bible And all the assembly of Judah rejoiced, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the assembly that came from Israel, and the sojourners who came from the land of Israel, and those who dwelt in Judah. Young's Literal Translation And all the assembly of Judah rejoice, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the assembly, those coming in from Israel, and the sojourners, those coming in from the land of Israel, and those dwelling in Judah, Smith's Literal Translation And all the convocation of Judah will rejoice, and the priests and the Levites, and all the convocation coming from Israel, and the strangers coming from the land of Israel, and those dwelling in Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the multitude of Juda with the priests and Levites, and all the assembly, that came out of Israel; and the proselytes of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Juda were full of joy. Catholic Public Domain Version And the whole multitude of Judah, as much the priests and Levites as the entire crowd that had arrived from Israel, and also the converts from the land of Israel, and those with a habitation in Judah, was overflowing with cheerfulness. New American Bible and the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced, together with the priests and Levites and the rest of the assembly that had come from Israel, as well as the resident aliens from the land of Israel and those that lived in Judah. New Revised Standard Version The whole assembly of Judah, the priests and the Levites, and the whole assembly that came out of Israel, and the resident aliens who came out of the land of Israel, and the resident aliens who lived in Judah, rejoiced. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the proselytes who came out of the land of Israel, and those who dwelt in Judah, rejoiced. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the people of Yehuda rejoiced, and the Priests, and the Levites, and all the people who come from the people of Israel, and the proselytes who come from the land of Israel, and those who dwell in Yehuda. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the congregation, the priests and the Levites, rejoiced, and all the congregation of Juda, and they that were present of Jerusalem, and the strangers that came from the land of Israel, and the dwellers in Juda. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Celebrates the Passover…24For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves. 25Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. 26So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel.… Cross References Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced 2 Chronicles 23:21 and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword. 2 Chronicles 20:27 Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. along with the priests and Levites Ezra 3:10-11 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 Now all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves regardless of their divisions. And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, / all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud … and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 2 Chronicles 11:16-17 Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. including the foreigners who had come from Israel 2 Chronicles 15:9 And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. Deuteronomy 29:10-12 All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel, / your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water— / so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” and those who lived in Judah. Jeremiah 33:10-11 This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again / the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Psalm 48:11 Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments. 2 Chronicles 29:36 Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had prepared for the people, because everything had been accomplished so quickly. 2 Chronicles 35:18 No such Passover had been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel ever observed a Passover like the one that Josiah observed with the priests, the Levites, all Judah, the Israelites who were present, and the people of Jerusalem. 1 Kings 8:65-66 So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all. / On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. Nehemiah 8:17 The whole assembly that had returned from exile made booths and lived in them. From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated like this. And there was great rejoicing. 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. / On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. / On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. Treasury of Scripture And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelled in Judah, rejoiced. the strangers 2 Chronicles 30:11,18 Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem… Exodus 12:43-49 And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the ordinance of the passover: There shall no stranger eat thereof: … rejoiced 1 Chronicles 16:10,11 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD… Psalm 92:4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Jump to Previous Aliens Assembled Assembly Congregation Dwelling Dwelt Entire Foreigners Glad Great Including Israel Judah Levites Priests Rejoiced Sojourners Strangers WholeJump to Next Aliens Assembled Assembly Congregation Dwelling Dwelt Entire Foreigners Glad Great Including Israel Judah Levites Priests Rejoiced Sojourners Strangers Whole2 Chronicles 30 1. Hezekiah proclaims a solemn passover on the second month for Judah and Israel.13. The assembly, having destroyed the altars of idolatry, keep the feast fourteen days 27. The priests and Levites bless the people Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced The assembly of Judah refers to the gathering of the people from the southern kingdom, which consisted of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. This rejoicing was a response to the successful observance of the Passover, a significant event that had not been celebrated in such a manner for a long time. The joy expressed here is indicative of a spiritual revival and renewal among the people, as they returned to the worship of Yahweh with sincerity and enthusiasm. along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. It was the center of worship in Jerusalem. 2. Priests and Levites The religious leaders responsible for temple worship and sacrifices. They played a crucial role in leading the people in spiritual renewal. 3. Assembly from Israel Refers to those from the northern kingdom who came to participate in the Passover celebration, showing a rare moment of unity between the divided kingdoms. 4. Foreigners Non-Israelites who lived among the Israelites and participated in the worship of Yahweh, indicating the inclusivity of God's covenant community. 5. Passover Celebration A significant event where King Hezekiah invited all of Israel and Judah to celebrate the Passover, leading to a revival and renewal of faith. Teaching Points Unity in WorshipThe gathering of people from both Judah and Israel, along with foreigners, underscores the power of worship to unite diverse groups. In our churches today, we should strive for unity in worship, transcending cultural and denominational barriers. Spiritual Renewal Hezekiah's call to celebrate the Passover led to a spiritual awakening. We should regularly seek opportunities for personal and communal renewal, returning to foundational practices of faith. Inclusivity in God's Kingdom The participation of foreigners in the Passover celebration illustrates God's heart for all nations. As believers, we are called to be inclusive, welcoming all who seek to know God. Role of Leadership The priests and Levites played a crucial role in leading the people back to God. Spiritual leaders today have a responsibility to guide their communities in truth and righteousness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 30:25?2. How does 2 Chronicles 30:25 demonstrate unity among different tribes and groups? 3. What can we learn about worship from the joy described in 2 Chronicles 30:25? 4. How does the inclusion of foreigners in 2 Chronicles 30:25 relate to the Great Commission? 5. How can we apply the joy of communal worship in our church today? 6. What barriers to unity can we overcome by following the example in 2 Chronicles 30:25? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 30:25 reflect the unity among Israelites, foreigners, and strangers? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 30:25? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 30:25 illustrate the inclusivity of God's covenant? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 30? 11. Why does 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 claim a Levite migration to Judah when there is minimal historical or archaeological support for such a major priestly exodus? 12. In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30? 13. 2 Chronicles 29:3-5 - How plausible is it that the priests and Levites restored the temple so quickly without any record of detailed construction or supply logistics? 14. How does the acceptance of ritually unclean participants in 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 fit with strict purification laws found elsewhere in the Old Testament? What Does 2 Chronicles 30:25 Mean The whole assembly of Judah rejoiced“Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced” (2 Chronicles 30:25). Their kingdom had just experienced a sweeping return to true worship under King Hezekiah, and joy was the natural overflow. • Earlier in the feast “the whole assembly of Judah and the priests and Levites…celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great rejoicing” (2 Chronicles 30:21). • Joy always accompanies restored fellowship with God (Psalm 16:11; Nehemiah 8:10). • The celebration was corporate; the people discovered what Psalm 133:1 calls “good and pleasant” unity. Along with the priests and Levites Leadership joined the celebration “along with the priests and Levites.” • These ministers had purified themselves and renewed their calling in the previous chapter (2 Chronicles 29:11–12, 34). • When leaders worship wholeheartedly, the people are strengthened (2 Chronicles 5:13–14; Ezra 3:10–11). • Their participation shows that revival reaches every level—clergy and laity together. And the whole assembly that had come from Israel Jerusalem was packed with pilgrims from the northern kingdom: “the whole assembly that had come from Israel.” • They had responded to Hezekiah’s invitation (2 Chronicles 30:10–12), crossing political lines first drawn in 1 Kings 12:19. • God’s desire to reunite His scattered people is pictured again in Ezekiel 37:22 and fulfilled spiritually in John 10:16. • Their presence testifies that God’s mercy reaches anyone willing to humble himself and seek Him (2 Chronicles 30:18–20). Including the foreigners who had come from Israel The verse adds “including the foreigners who had come from Israel.” • Resident aliens and converts were welcomed at Passover when they identified with Israel’s God (Exodus 12:48–49; Numbers 15:14–16). • Isaiah 56:6–7 promised that Gentiles who “hold fast My covenant” would find a place in God’s house. • The scene foreshadows Acts 10:34–35 and Ephesians 2:13–19, where outsiders are brought near through faith. And those who lived in Judah Finally, the chronicler notes “those who lived in Judah.” • Local residents, already close to the temple, were not left out; everyone—from city dwellers to rural families—shared the joy (2 Chronicles 29:28; Deuteronomy 12:12). • Such comprehensive unity opened the door for continued blessing (2 Chronicles 31:10; Psalm 128:1–2). summary 2 Chronicles 30:25 paints a picture of sweeping, inclusive joy. Every layer of society—Judahites, priests, Levites, northern Israelites, resident foreigners, hometown citizens—joined in celebrating the restored Passover. The verse underscores the wideness of God’s invitation, the power of united worship, and the overflowing gladness that comes when people turn back to the LORD together. (25) And all the congregation.--Three classes of persons took part in the festival--(1) the Judseans, including the priests and Levites; (2) their Israelite guests; (3) the "strangers"--gerim--i.e., the proselytes, both those who came from the northern kingdom arid those who dwelt in Judah. The word gerim is not the same as garim (2Chronicles 15:9), with which Lange's comment confuses it. (Comp. Leviticus 17:12.)Verse 25. - The strangers. Some consider this describes "proselytes from Israel, who were non-Israelites." But this seems a most gratuitous supposition. The Hebrew גֵרִים does, in fact, purport only "sojourners," and is frequently so translated, and our next clause corroborates this view. The interesting aspect of it is, that probably the persons described had emigrated from their own tribes, as they longed for Jerusalem, "their chief joy."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the wholeכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every assembly קְהַ֣ל (qə·hal) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation of Judah יְהוּדָ֗ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites rejoiced וַֽיִּשְׂמְח֣וּ ׀ (way·yiś·mə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome along with the priests וְהַכֹּהֲנִים֙ (wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest and Levites וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the assembly הַקָּהָ֖ל (haq·qā·hāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation that had come הַבָּאִ֣ים (hab·bā·’îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go from Israel, מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (mî·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc including the foreigners וְהַגֵּרִ֗ים (wə·hag·gê·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner who had come הַבָּאִים֙ (hab·bā·’îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go from Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and those who lived וְהַיּוֹשְׁבִ֖ים (wə·hay·yō·wō·šə·ḇîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Judah. בִּיהוּדָֽה׃ (bî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 30:25 NIV2 Chronicles 30:25 NLT 2 Chronicles 30:25 ESV 2 Chronicles 30:25 NASB 2 Chronicles 30:25 KJV 2 Chronicles 30:25 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 30:25 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 30:25 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 30:25 French Bible 2 Chronicles 30:25 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 30:25 All the assembly of Judah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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