2 Chronicles 30:24

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 30:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the assembly for offerings a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the assembly a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the assembly for offerings a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the assembly a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.
2 Chronicles 30:24 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 30

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the assembly for offerings a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the assembly a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation one thousand bullocks, and seven thousand sheep, etc.] He separated them, as Kimchi interprets it, from his own herds and flocks; or out of his own substance, at his own expense purchased them; or lifted them up, as the word signifies, as heave offerings to the Lord; and gave them to the people for thank offerings to feast upon: and the princes gave to the congregation one thousand bullocks, and ten thousand sheep: for the same purposes, following the king’s example: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves; besides those who had before, that they might be fit to offer this great number of sacrifices.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“and a great number of priests sanctified themselves--so that there would be a sufficient number of hands for the additional services. Next: 2 Chronicles Chapter 31”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Did give - First to God, to whom the parts appointed were offered in a way of thanksgiving; and then to the people, who feasted upon the relicks, as the offerer used to do in peace - offerings: and Hezekiah, who was the offerer, gave away his right in the remains of the sacrifices to the people. Which generosity is the more considerable, because it was in the beginning of his reign, when he found the exchequer empty; and when he had been at great expense about cleansing and refitting the temple, and making preparations for this great feast. 2 Chronicles 30:27”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“did give: Heb. lifted up, or offered, Ch2 35:7, Ch2 35:8; Ch1 29:3-9; Eze 45:17; Eph 4:8 a great: Ch2 29:34 2 Chronicles 30:25”
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