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 September 14

Lesson 2 (KJV)

Hezekiah’s Passover

Devotional Reading: Psalm 1

Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1–27

2 Chronicles 30:1–9, 26–27

1 And 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 keep the passover unto the Lord God of Israel.

2 For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

3 For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, nor had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem.

4 And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation.

5 So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the Lord God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it for a long time in such sort as it was written.

6 So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel. He will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.

7 And be not ye like your fathers, and like your brethren, which trespassed against the Lord God of their fathers, who therefore gave them up to desolation, as ye see.

8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the Lord, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the Lord your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you.

9 For if ye turn again unto the Lord, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.

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26 So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel, there was not the like in Jerusalem.

27 Then the priests, the Levites, arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven.

Key Text

There was great joy in Jerusalem, for since the time of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel, there had not been anything like it in Jerusalem.—2 Chronicles 30:26

Judah, from Isaiah to the Exile

Unit 1: Isaiah and the Renewal of the Temple

Lessons 1–4

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Identify qualities of Hezekiah’s leadership.

2. Compare and contrast Hezekiah’s Passover celebration with that of Josiah in 2 Chronicles 35.

3. Suggest leadership traits that are desirable for Christians today.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Renewing Relationships

B. Lesson Context: Hezekiah and Judah

C. Lesson Context: 1 and 2 Chronicles

I. Renewing Passover (2 Chronicles 30:1–5)

A. Israel and Judah (v. 1)

B. Problem and Solution (vv. 2–3)

C. Approval and Publicity (vv. 4–5)

The Power of Celebration

II. Returning to God (2 Chronicles 30:6–9)

A. What to Do (v. 6)

B. What Not to Do (vv. 7–8)

C. Why to Do It (v. 9)

Reason for Obedience

III. Result of Celebration (2 Chronicles 30:26–27)

A. Joyous People (v. 26)

B. Blessed People (v. 27)

Conclusion

A. The Hope of Unity

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

How to Say It

Ahaz	Ay-haz.
Assyrians	Uh-sear-e-unz.
Beersheba	Beer-she-buh.
Hezekiah	Hez-ih-kye-uh.
Ephraim	Ee-fray-im.
Jeroboam	Jair-uh-boe-um.
Josiah	Jo-sigh-uh.
Levites	Lee-vites.
Manasseh	Muh-nass-uh.
Rehoboam	Ree-huh-boe-um.
Tiglathpileser	Tig-lath-pih-lee-zer.

What Do You Think? How can believers celebrate God’s work of deliverance and salvation? Digging Deeper What steps can your class take to include such a celebration in your congregation’s yearly calendar?

What Do You Think? How might your congregation work with a congregation in another part of town to plan a revival or worship celebration? Digging Deeper When was the last time that you participated in such an event?

What Do You Think? How will you live so future generations can see you as an example of faithful living and obedience to God? Digging Deeper During the upcoming week, how will you encourage younger believers in their faithfulness to God?

What Do You Think? How will you worship God with “great joy” in the upcoming week? Digging Deeper What is a new worship practice you can participate in during the upcoming week?

Conclusion

A. The Hope of Unity

Christians are not immune to division. Unfortunately, a brief look at social media, not to mention centuries of history itself, reveals hostilities and disputes among believers. However, when faced with these attitudes, we can look to the example of Hezekiah. His leadership in the face of sin and other forms of dysfunction can serve as an example for us in the twenty-first century.

First, we must always turn to the Lord and repent; this requires realizing that the most important thing is to be in His presence. Second, we should unite with other believers and come before God in worship as a repentant people. When these happen, blessings result.

What Do You Think? What behaviors or ideologies prevent you from a life of repentance and unity? Digging Deeper What steps will you take to eliminate these barriers?

B. Prayer

Lord God, we want to be united as Your people. Remind us to turn to You in worship. Show us how we can gather with other believers to serve You and offer our praise to You. Help us be attentive to the unifying work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fill us with Your love so that we may enjoy unity with one another. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Worship and serve as the unified people of God.

Involvement Learning

Enhance your lesson with KJV Bible Student (from your curriculum supplier) and the reproducible activity page (at www.standardlesson.com or in the back of the KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition).

 John Mark Hicks, Nicole Howe, and Jon Miller, Editorial, “Hezekiah’s Passover,” in The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2025–2026, ed. Taylor Z. Stamps et al., vol. 73, The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary (Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2025), 23–24.