2 Chronicles 30:4 nasb — Thus the thing was right in the sight of the king and all the assembly.

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"Thus the thing was right in the sight of the king and all the assembly."

— 2 Chronicles 30:4, NASB

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2 Chronicles 30 — Context

1

Now Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel.

2

For the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had decided to celebrate the Passover in the second month,

3

since they could not celebrate it at that time, because the priests had not consecrated themselves in sufficient numbers, nor had the people been gathered to Jerusalem.

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Thus the thing was right in the sight of the king and all the assembly.

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So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout all Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to celebrate the Passover to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem. For they had not celebrated it in great numbers as it was prescribed.

6

The couriers went throughout all Israel and Judah with the letters from the hand of the king and his princes, even according to the command of the king, saying, "O sons of Israel, return to the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, that He may return to those of you who escaped and are left from the hand of the kings of Assyria.

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"Do not be like your fathers and your brothers, who were unfaithful to the LORD God of their fathers, so that He made them a horror, as you see.

2 Chronicles 30:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 30:4 say?
2 Chronicles 30:4 in the NASB reads: “Thus the thing was right in the sight of the king and all the assembly.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 30:4 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 30:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 30, verse 4.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 30:4.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 30:4 in?
2 Chronicles 30:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 30:4?
2 Chronicles 30:4 reads (NASB): “Thus the thing was right in the sight of the king and all the assembly.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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