17 The Israelites who were present celebrated the Passover at that time and observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days.
17 And the children of Israel that were present
17 And the people of Israel who were present kept the Passover at that time, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread seven days.
17 The Israelites celebrated the Passover, also known as the Feast of Unraised Bread, for seven days.
17 And the children of Israel who were present kept the Passover at that time, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.
17 All the Israelites present in Jerusalem celebrated Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 35:17
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 35:1-19
(Read 2 Chronicles 35:1-19)
The destruction Josiah made of idolatry, was more largely related in the book of Kings. His solemnizing the passover is related here. The Lord's supper resembles the passover more than any other of the Jewish festivals; and the due observance of that ordinance, is a proof of growing piety and devotion. God alone can truly make our hearts holy, and prepare them for his holy services; but there are duties belonging to us, in doing which we obtain this blessing from the Lord.