2 Chronicles 30:22

“And Hezekiah spake comfortably to all the Levites, etc.] Or “to the heart” f131 of them, such things as were very encouraging to them to go on in the work and worship of God, commending their singing, exhorting them to diligence in instructing the people, promising them his favour and protection: even those that taught the good knowledge of the Lord; who instructed the people well in his word, worship, and ordinances; though some restrain this to their skill in singing the praises of God, both vocally and instrumentally, and their abilities and diligence in teaching others: and they did eat throughout the feast: or did eat the feast; that is, the sacrifices of it; not the Levites only, but…”

“The “knowledge” intended is perhaps chiefly ritualistic and musical - such knowledge as enabled them to conduct the service of the sanctuary satisfactorily. They did eat throughout the feast - literally, “they did eat the feast;” i. e. “they kept the feast,” which was essentially kept by the eating of unleavened bread. The Levites kept the feast during the full term appointed for it, never failing in their duties, but taking their part day after day, both in the sacrifice of the victims and in singing praises to God. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Spoke comfortably - Encouraged them to a chearful and diligent attendance upon their holy ministrations. Princes and magistrates by encouraging faithful and laborious preachers, greatly promote the kingdom of God. That taught - Who by their office were to instruct and build up the people in the knowledge and fear of God: which is mentioned as the cause of his respect and kindness to them. 2 Chronicles 30:24”

“comfortably unto all: Heb. to the heart of all, Ch2 32:6; Isa 40:1, Isa 40:2; Hos 2:14 taught: Ch2 15:3, Ch2 17:9, Ch2 35:3; Deu 33:10; Ezr 7:10, Ezr 7:25; Neh 8:7, Neh 8:8, Neh 8:18, Neh 9:3; Ti2 4:2 the good: Pro 2:6, Pro 2:7, Pro 8:6; Joh 17:3; Co2 4:6; Phi 3:8 and making: Deu 26:3-11; Ezr 10:11; Neh 9:3 2 Chronicles 30:23”