2 Chronicles 35:6 Meaning and Explanation
“So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The Levites are to slaughter the Passover animals, purify themselves, and guide the people in keeping Moses' law.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 35:6
Josiah assigns the Levites the practical and spiritual duties for conducting the Passover properly.
What Does 2 Chronicles 35:6 Mean?
Josiah instructs the Levites to perform the actual Passover sacrifice and to ritually sanctify themselves for this sacred work. They are to prepare all the people to observe what Moses commanded.
The Levites serve as both helpers in the sacrifice and teachers of the law. Their dual role—performing the ritual acts and ensuring the people understand God's commands—shows how worship and instruction go hand in hand.
2 Chronicles 35:6 in the Original Language
shechar (שָׁחַט), 'kill' — to slaughter for sacrifice, a technical term for the ritual destruction of the Passover animal.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 35:6
What does 2 Chronicles 35:6 mean?
The Levites are to slaughter the Passover animals, purify themselves, and guide the people in keeping Moses' law.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 35:6?
Josiah assigns the Levites the practical and spiritual duties for conducting the Passover properly.