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2 Chronicles 31

2 Chronicles 31:16

Hezekiah Organizes the Priests · 2 Chronicles 31:11–21
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Translations

Modern
In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions—
Traditional
Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even unto every one that entereth into the house of the Lord, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;
Literal
…apart from their genealogy, to males from a son of three years and up—to everyone who entered the house of YHWH, by the matter of a day in its day, for their service in their charges, by their divisions—
Latin
…exceptis maribus ab annis tribus et supra, cunctis qui ingrediebantur templum Domini, et quidquid per singulos dies conducebat in ministerio, atque observationibus juxta divisiones suas,

Original

Hebrew
English
In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions—

Notes

2 Chronicles 31:14–19

Many Levites, mostly from small towns, could serve. Small groups traveled to Jerusalem in shifts for short periods (see 1 Chronicles 24:1–19). All Levites received shares of the offerings given at the temple.

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Offerings and Sacrifices Temple

Topics

Amariah: A Levite, Who Assisted in Distributing Temple Gifts Children: Worship, Attend Divine Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Hezekiah, in Reorganizing Temple Service Hezekiah: King of Judah: Restores the True Forms of Worship Levites: Custodians and Administrators of the Tithes and Other offerings Levites: Pensioned Pension of Levites Priest: Benefits of Regulations by Hezekiah Concerning Benefits to the Priests The Levites: Services of Taking Charge of the Tithes, offerings