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The temple singers, Asaph's sons, were in their designated positions according to the instructions set down by David and by Asaph, Zechariah, and Eddinus, the king's advisors. The city gatekeepers were at each gate. No one needed to change his daily routine, because the Levites had prepared the Passover meal for them.
16
Everything for the Lord's sacrifice was accomplished on that day. They celebrated the Passover and offered sacrifices on the Lord's altar according to King Josiah's command.
17
The Israelites celebrated the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days.
18
No Passover like it had been celebrated in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.
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Nor had any of the kings of Israel ever celebrated a Passover like that celebrated by Josiah, the priests, the Levites, the Judeans, and all of Israel who were living in Jerusalem.