2 Chron 30:17 Since many in the crowd had not consecrated themselves, the Levites had to kill the Passover lambs for all those who were not ceremonially clean and could not consecrate their lambs to the LORD.
Commentary explains that the ones who had not purified themselves properly were the remnant from the north who had been separated from the Lord for so long and without anyone to show them what they were supposed to do. Commentary also says that God will not turn His face from those who return to Him. “God promises to draw near to those who draw near to Him.”
2 Chron 30:18a Although most of the many people who came from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar and Zebulun had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written….
Hezekiah’s is striving for a return of the people to God. He prays that God will pardon those whose heart is seeking Him, even if they are not clean according to the rules of the sanctuary. God hears Him and heals the people.
2 Chron 30:18b-19 …But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, pardon everyone who sets their hearts on seeking God—the LORD, the God of their ancestors—even if they are not clean according to the rules of the sanctuary.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that what is important is turning our hearts back to You. Thank You for knowing our hearts. Help us to draw closer to You. Always. Amen.
2 Chron 30:29 And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.
Have a blessed day.