And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers.

2 CHRONICLES 30:22KJV
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2 Chronicles 30:22 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 30:22 mean?

2 Chronicles 30:22 describes how King Hezekiah encouraged the Levites who were teaching the people about God, and how everyone celebrated the feast for seven days by sharing peace offerings and openly confessing to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. The verse highlights both the teaching role of the Levites and the joyful, communal worship during this special festival.

King Hezekiah is speaking to the Levites, the group responsible for leading worship and teaching in ancient Israel. This verse takes place during a large Passover celebration that Hezekiah had called, inviting people from all over the land to return to faithful worship. The Levites are recognized for teaching what is called the "good knowledge" of the LORD, and the people respond by participating in offerings and confession, showing a renewed commitment to God.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 30:22

  • "Comfortably" is from לֵבָב (levav, transliterated "levav"), which literally means "heart." Here, it suggests Hezekiah spoke to the Levites in a way that encouraged and strengthened their hearts, not just offering kind words but giving them real support.
  • "Taught" is from שָׂכַל (sakal, transliterated "sakal"), which often means to make wise or to instruct with insight. The Levites were not just repeating information but helping people understand God's ways with wisdom.
  • "Good knowledge" uses טוֹב (tov, transliterated "tov") for "good" and שֵׂכֶל (sekel, transliterated "sekel") for "knowledge." This phrase points to teaching that is both morally good and practically wise, not just facts but understanding that leads to right living.
  • "Confession" comes from יָדָה (yadah, transliterated "yadah"), which often means to give thanks or praise, but here carries the sense of openly acknowledging or confessing to God, possibly both sins and gratitude.

Why 2 Chronicles 30:22 matters

  • This verse shows that teaching about God was central to worship, not just ritual actions; the Levites' instruction is highlighted as "good knowledge," showing its importance for the people's faith.
  • The encouragement from Hezekiah is personal and heartfelt, suggesting that leadership involved caring for those who served, not just commanding them.
  • The verse connects the people's joyful celebration with honest confession and offerings, showing that true worship involved both joy and humility before God.

Where else these words appear

“knowledge” Hebrew H7922 · used in 16 verses

  • 1 Samuel 25:3 Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.
  • Nehemiah 8:8 So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
  • Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

“Hezekiah” Hebrew H3169 · used in 42 verses

  • 2 Kings 20:10 And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.
  • 2 Chronicles 31:8 And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel.
  • 2 Chronicles 32:23 And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.

“taught” Hebrew H7919 · used in 63 verses

  • Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
  • Psalms 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
  • Proverbs 21:12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

“peace” Hebrew H8002 · used in 84 verses

  • Exodus 20:24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
  • Leviticus 9:22 And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.
  • Joshua 22:27 But that it may be a witness between us, and you, and our generations after us, that we might do the service of the LORD before him with our burnt offerings, and with our sacrifices, and with our peace offerings; that your children may not say to our children in time to come, Ye have no part in the LORD.