complete verse (2 Chronicles 30:1)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 2 Chronicles 30:1:

  • Kupsabiny: “Then, Hezekiah called all the people of Israel and of Judah and wrote letters to the people of Manasseh and of Ephraim. He wanted all to come to the House of God in Jerusalem and celebrate the Festival of Passover of the God of Israel.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Hezekiah sent a message to all the people off Israel and Judah saying "Come to the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover festival for the LORD, the God of Israel." And he sent the letter to the people of Ephraim and Manasseh as well.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Now, Hezekia sent a message to all the people of Israel and Juda, including the people of Efraim and Manase. They invited them to go to the temple of the LORD to celebrate the Feast of the Passing-by of the Angels to honor the LORD, the God of Israel.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The king and his officials and all the other people who had gathered in Jerusalem wanted to celebrate the Passover Festival. But they were not able to celebrate it at the usual time, because many of the priests had still not performed the rituals to purify themselves; therefore they were not allowed to do serve in the festival. Also, everyone had still not come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. So they decided to celebrate it one month later than usual.” (Source: Translation for Translators)