Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This Passover was celebrated in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign. New Living Translation This Passover was celebrated in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign. English Standard Version In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah this Passover was kept. Berean Standard Bible In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed. King James Bible In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept. New King James Version In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah this Passover was kept. New American Standard Bible In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign this Passover was celebrated. NASB 1995 In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign this Passover was celebrated. NASB 1977 In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign this Passover was celebrated. Legacy Standard Bible In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was celebrated. Amplified Bible In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign this Passover was celebrated. Christian Standard Bible In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed. American Standard Version In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept. Contemporary English Version All these things happened in the eighteenth year of Josiah's rule in Judah. English Revised Version In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign, this Passover was celebrated. Good News Translation in the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign. International Standard Version This Passover celebration was observed during the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah. Majority Standard Bible In the eighteenth year of Josiah?s reign, this Passover was observed. NET Bible This Passover was observed in the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign. New Heart English Bible In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this Passover kept. Webster's Bible Translation In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept. World English Bible This Passover was kept in the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah this Passover has been made. Young's Literal Translation In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah hath this passover been made. Smith's Literal Translation In the eighteenth year to the kingdom of Josiah was done this passover. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this phase celebrated. Catholic Public Domain Version In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah, this Passover was celebrated. New American Bible It was in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign that this Passover was observed. New Revised Standard Version In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah this passover was kept. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the eighteenth year of the kingdom of Yoshia this feast was made. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept. Brenton Septuagint Translation In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias this passover was kept, after all these things that Josias did in the house. And king Josias burnt those who had in them a divining spirit, and the wizards, and the images, and the idols, and the sodomites which were in the land of Juda and in Jerusalem, that he might confirm the words of the law that were written in the book which Chelcias the priest found in the house of the Lord. There was no king like him before him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, and all his soul, and all his strength, according to all the law of Moses, and after him there rose up none like him. Nevertheless the Lord turned not from the anger of his fierce wrath, wherewith the Lord was greatly angry against Juda, for all the provocations wherewith Manasses provoked him: and the Lord said, I will even remove Juda also from my presence, as I have removed Israel, and I have rejected the city which I chose, even Jerusalem, and thehouse of which I said, My name shall be there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Restores the Passover…18No such Passover had been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel ever observed a Passover like the one that Josiah observed with the priests, the Levites, all Judah, the Israelites who were present, and the people of Jerusalem. 19In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed. Cross References 2 Kings 23:21-23 The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem. Exodus 12:1-14 Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, / “This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year. / Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. ... Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ... 2 Chronicles 30:1-5 Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ... 2 Chronicles 34:33 And Josiah removed all the abominations from all the lands belonging to the Israelites, and he required everyone in Israel to serve the LORD their God. Throughout his reign they did not turn aside from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. 2 Kings 23:25 Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses. 2 Chronicles 34:29-31 Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. 2 Chronicles 30:21-27 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. ... 1 Kings 9:25 Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple. 2 Chronicles 29:1-2 Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 2 Chronicles 31:20-21 So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered. 2 Chronicles 32:12 Did not Hezekiah himself remove His high places and His altars and say to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You must worship before one altar, and on it you shall burn sacrifices’? 2 Chronicles 33:15-17 He removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, along with all the altars he had built on the temple mount and in Jerusalem, and he dumped them outside the city. / Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel. / Nevertheless, the people still sacrificed at the high places, but only to the LORD their God. Matthew 26:17-19 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. Mark 14:12-16 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ... Treasury of Scripture In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept. Jump to Previous Celebrated Eighteenth Holden Josiah Josi'ah Josiah's Kept Passover Reign RuleJump to Next Celebrated Eighteenth Holden Josiah Josi'ah Josiah's Kept Passover Reign Rule2 Chronicles 35 1. Josiah keeps a most solemn Passover20. He provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo 25. Lamentations for Josiah In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign Josiah became king of Judah at a young age, and his reign is noted for significant religious reforms. The eighteenth year of his reign is particularly important because it marks a period of spiritual renewal and national reform. During this time, Josiah ordered the repair of the Temple, which led to the discovery of the Book of the Law. This discovery prompted a nationwide return to the covenant with God. The eighteenth year is also significant because it aligns with the prophetic timeline, as Josiah's reforms were a fulfillment of earlier prophecies about the restoration of true worship in Judah. this Passover was observed Persons / Places / Events 1. JosiahThe King of Judah who reigned from approximately 640 to 609 BC. Known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh, he is a central figure in this passage. 2. Passover A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egyptian slavery. It involves the sacrifice of a lamb and the eating of unleavened bread, symbolizing God's deliverance and protection. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of the Israelites, where Josiah reigned. It was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple in Jerusalem. 4. Eighteenth Year of Josiah’s Reign This marks a specific time in Josiah's rule when he organized a significant Passover celebration, highlighting his commitment to religious reform. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah and the location of the Temple, where the Passover was observed. Teaching Points Commitment to God's WordJosiah's observance of the Passover demonstrates a deep commitment to following God's commandments as outlined in the Scriptures. Believers today are encouraged to prioritize God's Word in their lives. Revival and Reform Josiah's actions show that true revival involves returning to the foundational truths of Scripture. Christians are called to seek personal and communal revival by aligning their lives with biblical principles. Leadership and Influence Josiah's leadership had a profound impact on the nation of Judah. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in influencing others towards righteousness. Historical Continuity The observance of Passover connects the people of Judah to their historical and spiritual roots. Christians are reminded of the importance of understanding and valuing their spiritual heritage. Obedience and Worship Josiah's dedication to observing the Passover as prescribed in the Law underscores the importance of obedience in worship. Believers are encouraged to worship God in spirit and truth, adhering to His instructions.(19) In the eighteenth year.--2Kings 23:23. Kept.--Made (na'as?h). For the date, comp. 2Chronicles 34:8. The religious reformation appropriately culminated in a splendid celebration of the Passover. Verse 19. - The date is stamped as ever-memorable, ever-honorable landmark in Josiah's reign.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the eighteenthבִּשְׁמוֹנֶ֤ה (biš·mō·w·neh) Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth year שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year of the reign לְמַלְכ֖וּת (lə·mal·ḵūṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom of Josiah, יֹאשִׁיָּ֑הוּ (yō·šî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2977: Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israelites this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that Passover הַפֶּ֥סַח (hap·pe·saḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover was observed. נַעֲשָׂ֖ה (na·‘ă·śāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links 2 Chronicles 35:19 NIV2 Chronicles 35:19 NLT 2 Chronicles 35:19 ESV 2 Chronicles 35:19 NASB 2 Chronicles 35:19 KJV 2 Chronicles 35:19 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 35:19 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 35:19 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 35:19 French Bible 2 Chronicles 35:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 35:19 In the eighteenth year of the reign (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |