¹¹ However, some people from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and went to Jerusalem.

²¹ So the people of Israel who were present in Jerusalem joyously celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days. Each day the Levites and priests sang to the Lord, accompanied by loud instruments.^[a]

¹⁸ Most of those who came from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun had not purified themselves. But King Hezekiah prayed for them, and they were allowed to eat the Passover meal anyway, even though this was contrary to the requirements of the Law. For Hezekiah said, “May the Lord, who is good, pardon those

²⁵ The entire assembly of Judah rejoiced, including the priests, the Levites, all who came from the land of Israel, the foreigners who came to the festival, and all those who lived in Judah.

⁶ So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

¹⁰ Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

³⁴ but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council,^[a] a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

¹⁴ I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

¹¹ For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

²² “You are his successor,^[a] O Belshazzar, and you knew all this, yet you have not humbled yourself.