2 Chronicles 8:13
Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.
2 Chronicles 8:13 · King James Version
Meaning
This verse from the book of 2 Chronicles outlines the importance of following the commandments of Moses by offering sacrifices on specific days throughout the year. These sacrifices were to be made on the sabbaths, new moons, and solemn feasts, as instructed by Moses. The verse highlights the significance of observing the feasts of unleavened bread, weeks, and tabernacles three times a year. The feast of unleavened bread symbolizes the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their journey to freedom. The feast of weeks, also known as Pentecost, commemorates the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. Lastly, the feast of tabernacles celebrates the Israelites' time in the wilderness and their reliance on God for protection and provision. By following these commandments and observing these feasts, the Israelites were able to remember their history, strengthen their faith, and show their devotion to God.
Theological Overview
In this verse, the importance of following the commandments of Moses is highlighted, specifically in regards to the offerings that were to be made on the sabbaths, new moons, and solemn feasts throughout the year. The mention of the three main feasts - the feast of unleavened bread, the feast of weeks, and the feast of tabernacles - emphasizes the significance of these festivals in the Jewish religious calendar. These feasts were not only times of celebration and remembrance but also opportunities for the people to come together and worship God in unity. Each feast had its own unique significance and specific rituals that were to be carried out according to the laws given by Moses. By adhering to these commandments and participating in these feasts, the Israelites were demonstrating their obedience to God and their commitment to their faith.
2 Chronicles 8:13 in other translations
American Standard Version
even as the duty of every day required, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts, three times in the year, [even] in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.
World English Bible
even as the duty of every day required, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the Sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts, three times in the year, in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tents.
Douay-Rheims
That every day an offering might be made on it according to the ordinance of Moses, in the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the festival days three times a year, that is to say, in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.
Geneva Bible (1599)
To offer according to the commandement of Moses euery day, in the Sabbaths, and in the newe moones, and in the solemne feastes, three times in the yeere, that is, in the feast of the Vnleauened bread, and in the feast of the Weekes, and in the feast of the Tabernacles.