Verse 2

The king, his officials, and the entire assembly in Jerusalem decided to observe the Passover in the second month.

Referenced Verses

• Num 9:10-11 : 10 “Tell the Israelites,‘If any of you or of your posterity become ceremonially defiled by touching a dead body, or are on a journey far away, then he may observe the Passover to the LORD. 11 They may observe it on the fourteenth day of the second month at twilight; they are to eat it with bread made without yeast and with bitter herbs.
• 1 Chr 13:1-3 : 1 Uzzah Meets Disaster David consulted with his military officers, including those who led groups of a thousand and those who led groups of a hundred. 2 David said to the whole Israelite assembly,“If you so desire and the LORD our God approves, let’s spread the word to our brothers who remain in all the regions of Israel, and to the priests and Levites in their cities, so they may join us. 3 Let’s move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul’s reign.”
• 2 Chr 30:13 : 13 A huge crowd assembled in Jerusalem to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread in the second month.
• 2 Chr 30:15 : 15 They slaughtered the Passover lamb on the fourteenth day of the second month. The priests and Levites were ashamed, so they consecrated themselves and brought burnt sacrifices to the LORD’s temple.
• Prov 11:14 : 14 When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
• Prov 15:22 : 22 Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.
• Eccl 4:13 : 13 Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.