2 Chronicles 30:11

Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.

Nevertheless divers {H582} of Asher {H836} and Manasseh {H4519} and of Zebulun {H2074} humbled {H3665} themselves, and came {H935} to Jerusalem {H3389}.

Nevertheless, some from Asher, M'nasheh and Z'vulun were humble enough to come to Yerushalayim.

Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

Nevertheless certain men of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 30:11 captures a poignant moment during King Hezekiah's spiritual reformation in Judah. While many in the northern kingdom of Israel scorned Hezekiah's invitation to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem, this verse highlights a faithful few who responded positively.

Context

After decades of spiritual decline and idolatry, King Hezekiah of Judah initiated a widespread revival. He cleansed the temple and reinstituted proper worship. A key part of his reform was sending messengers throughout all Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, inviting everyone to Jerusalem to keep the Passover, an observance that had been neglected for generations (2 Chronicles 30:1). The northern tribes, having largely separated from Judah and fallen into deep apostasy, mostly mocked and ridiculed Hezekiah's envoys (2 Chronicles 30:10). Nevertheless, amidst this widespread rejection, a remnant from the tribes of Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun chose a different path.

Key Themes

  • Humility and Repentance: The phrase "humbled themselves" is central. It signifies a voluntary act of setting aside pride, prejudice, and long-standing traditions of separation to align with God's will. This deep spiritual posture allowed them to respond to the call for repentance and worship.
  • The Faithful Remnant: Even when the majority rejects God's invitation, there is often a faithful remnant who hear and obey. This highlights God's enduring grace and His ability to preserve a people for Himself, even from unlikely places.
  • Obedience and Unity: Their act of coming to Jerusalem was an act of obedience to God's law concerning the Passover and a step towards reunification in worship, bridging the historical divide between the northern and southern kingdoms.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "humbled themselves" is kana' (כָּנַע), meaning to bow down, subdue, or be submissive. It implies a deliberate and internal act of contrition and submission to a higher authority, rather than merely being brought low by circumstances. This internal disposition was crucial for their turning back to God.

Practical Application

This verse offers powerful lessons for believers today. It reminds us that:

  • Humility is Key: True spiritual progress often begins with a willingness to humble ourselves before the Lord, acknowledging our need for Him and His ways, even if it goes against popular opinion or long-held personal traditions.
  • God's Call Extends to All: God's invitation to repentance and fellowship is universal, even to those who seem furthest away or most resistant.
  • Individual Choice Matters: While many may scoff, our personal decision to obey God's call can lead to profound spiritual blessing and participation in His greater purposes, as seen in the subsequent joyful celebration of the Passover by these tribes (2 Chronicles 30:26).
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 2 Chronicles 30:21

    ¶ And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, [singing] with loud instruments unto the LORD.

  • 2 Chronicles 30:18

    For a multitude of the people, [even] many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one

  • 2 Chronicles 30:25

    And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.

  • 2 Chronicles 33:19

    His prayer also, and [how God] was intreated of him, and all his sin, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was humbled: behold, they [are] written among the sayings of the seers.

  • 2 Chronicles 11:16

    And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.

  • Acts 17:34

    Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which [was] Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

  • 2 Chronicles 12:6

    Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD [is] righteous.

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