1 Esdras 1:17-22
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17 Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, that they might hold the passover,
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18 And offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josias.
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19 So the children of Israel which were present held the passover at that time, and the feast of sweet bread seven days.
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20 And such a passover was not kept in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.
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21 Yea, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were found dwelling at Jerusalem.
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22 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover kept.