Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in Yahweh’s house, and they prepared them. They brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was ruler over them, and Shimei his brother was second. Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah the ruler of God’s house. Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the gatekeeper at the east gate, was over the free will offerings of God, to distribute Yahweh’s offerings and the most holy things. Under him were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brothers by divisions, to the great as well as to the small; in addition to those who were listed by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into Yahweh’s house, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions; and those who were listed by genealogy of the priests by their fathers’ houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their offices by their divisions; and those who were listed by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation; for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness. Also for the sons of Aaron the priests, who were in the fields of the pasture lands of their cities, in every city, there were men who were mentioned by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all who were listed by genealogy among the Levites.
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Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in Yahweh’s house, and they prepared them.
They brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was ruler over them, and Shimei his brother was second.
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah the ruler of God’s house.
Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the gatekeeper at the east gate, was over the free will offerings of God, to distribute Yahweh’s offerings and the most holy things.
Under him were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brothers by divisions, to the great as well as to the small;
in addition to those who were listed by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into Yahweh’s house, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions;
and those who were listed by genealogy of the priests by their fathers’ houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their offices by their divisions;
and those who were listed by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation; for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness.
Also for the sons of Aaron the priests, who were in the fields of the pasture lands of their cities, in every city, there were men who were mentioned by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all who were listed by genealogy among the Levites.
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Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,
And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.
And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.
And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things.
And next him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their set office, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small:
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;
Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;
And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:
Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites.
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Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.
And they brought in the offerings and the tithes and the hallowed things faithfully; and over them Conaniah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was second.
And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.
And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter at the east gate, was over the freewill-offerings of God, to distribute the offerings of the LORD, and the most holy things.
And under him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small;
beside them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of the LORD, for his daily portion, for their service in their charges according to their courses;
and them that were reckoned by genealogy of the priests by their fathers' houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;
even to give to them that were reckoned by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation; for in their office of trust they administered the sacred gifts;
also for the sons of Aaron the priests, that were in the fields of the open land about their cities, in every city, there were men that were mentioned by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogy among the Levites.
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- Joshua 21:9-19 (v15) They gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are mentioned by…
- 2 Chronicles 31:12-15 (v19) They brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was ruler over them, and Shimei his…
- Leviticus 25:34 (v19) But the field of the pasture lands of their cities may not be sold, for it is their perpetual possession.
- Numbers 35:2-5 (v19) “Command the children of Israel to give to the Levites cities to dwell in out of their inheritance. You shall give pasture lands for the…
- 1 Chronicles 23:24 (v17) These were the sons of Levi after their fathers’ houses, even the heads of the fathers’ houses of those who were counted individually, in…
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- 1 Chronicles 23:27 (v17) For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were counted, from twenty years old and upward.
- 2 Chronicles 28:15 (v19) The men who have been mentioned by name rose up and took the captives, and with the plunder clothed all who were naked among them, dressed…
- 2 Chronicles 35:9 (v12) Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites…
- Ezra 3:4 (v16) They kept the feast of booths, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the ordinance, as the duty…
- 1 Chronicles 9:22 (vv15, 18) All these who were chosen to be gatekeepers in the thresholds were two hundred twelve. These were listed by genealogy in their villages,…
- Leviticus 2:10 (v14) That which is left of the meal offering shall be Aaron’s and his sons’. It is a most holy part of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire.
- Leviticus 6:16-17 (v14) That which is left of it Aaron and his sons shall eat. It shall be eaten without yeast in a holy place. They shall eat it in the court of…
- Leviticus 7:1-6 (v14) “ ‘This is the law of the trespass offering: It is most holy. In the place where they kill the burnt offering, he shall kill the trespass…
- Leviticus 10:12-13 (v14) Moses spoke to Aaron, and to Eleazar and to Ithamar, his sons who were left, “Take the meal offering that remains of the offerings of…
- Leviticus 21:22-23 (v16) He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy. He shall not come near to the veil, nor come near to the altar,…
- Leviticus 22:18 (v14) “Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘Whoever is of the house of Israel, or of the…
- Leviticus 23:38 (v14) in addition to the Sabbaths of Yahweh, and in addition to your gifts, and in addition to all your vows, and in addition to all your free…
- Leviticus 27:28 (v14) “ ‘Notwithstanding, no devoted thing that a man devotes to Yahweh of all that he has, whether of man or animal, or of the field of his…
- Numbers 3:15 (v17) “Count the children of Levi by their fathers’ houses, by their families. You shall count every male from a month old and upward.”
- Numbers 3:20 (v17) The sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses.
- Numbers 4:3 (v17) from thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all who enter into the service to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.
- Numbers 4:38 (v17) Those who were counted of the sons of Gershon, by their families, and by their fathers’ houses,
- Numbers 4:42 (v17) Those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,
- Numbers 4:46 (v17) All those who were counted of the Levites whom Moses and Aaron and the princes of Israel counted, by their families and by their fathers’…
- Numbers 8:24 (v17) “This is what is assigned to the Levites: from twenty-five years old and upward they shall go in to wait on the service in the work of the…
- Numbers 17:2-3 (v17) “Speak to the children of Israel, and take rods from them, one for each fathers’ house, of all their princes according to their fathers’…
- Numbers 29:39 (v14) “ ‘You shall offer these to Yahweh in your set feasts—in addition to your vows and your free will offerings—for your burnt offerings, your…
- Deuteronomy 12:6 (v14) You shall bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, the wave offering of your hand, your vows, your free will offerings,…
- Deuteronomy 12:17 (v14) You may not eat within your gates the tithe of your grain, or of your new wine, or of your oil, or the firstborn of your herd or of your…
- Deuteronomy 16:10 (v14) You shall keep the feast of weeks to Yahweh your God with a tribute of a free will offering of your hand, which you shall give according to…
- 2 Kings 12:15 (v12) Moreover they didn’t demand an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work; for they…
- 1 Chronicles 6:54 (v19) Now these are their dwelling places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the…
- 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 (v15) Now these are their dwelling places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the…
- 1 Chronicles 6:60 (v19) and out of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its pasture lands, Allemeth with its pasture lands, and Anathoth with its pasture lands. All…
- 1 Chronicles 9:11 (v13) and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house;
- 1 Chronicles 23:3 (v16) The Levites were counted from thirty years old and upward; and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty-eight thousand.
- 1 Chronicles 24:5 (v13) Thus they were divided impartially by drawing lots; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of…
- 1 Chronicles 24:20–25:26 (v17) Of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shubael; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah. Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah,…
- 1 Chronicles 25:8 (v15) They cast lots for their offices, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the student.
- 1 Chronicles 26:12 (v14) Of these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brothers, to minister in Yahweh’s house.
- 1 Chronicles 26:14 (v14) The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
- 1 Chronicles 26:17 (v14) Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.
- 1 Chronicles 26:20-26 (v12) Of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of God’s house and over the treasures of the dedicated things. The sons of Ladan, the sons of…
- 2 Chronicles 29:12 (v15) Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari,…
- 2 Chronicles 30:12 (v13) Also the hand of God came on Judah to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by Yahweh’s word.
- 2 Chronicles 31:2 (v17) Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites after their divisions, every man according to his service, both the priests…
- 2 Chronicles 31:4 (v13) Moreover he commanded the people who lived in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves…
- 2 Chronicles 31:10-11 (v13) Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, “Since people began to bring the offerings into Yahweh’s house, we…
- 2 Chronicles 31:13 (v15) Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and…
- 2 Chronicles 31:15 (v18) Under him were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to…
- Ezra 1:4 (v14) Whoever is left, in any place where he lives, let the men of his place help him with silver, with gold, with goods, and with animals, in…
- Ezra 2:59 (v17) These were those who went up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, and their…
- Ezra 3:5 (v14) and afterward the continual burnt offering, the offerings of the new moons, of all the set feasts of Yahweh that were consecrated, and of…
- Ezra 7:16 (v14) and all the silver and gold that you will find in all the province of Babylon, with the free will offering of the people, and of the…
- Nehemiah 10:38-39 (v11) The priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes. The Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes to…
- Nehemiah 11:11 (v13) Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house,
- Nehemiah 13:5 (v11) had prepared for him a great room, where before they laid the meal offerings, the frankincense, the vessels, and the tithes of the grain,…
- Nehemiah 13:12-13 (v11) Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the oil to the treasuries. I made treasurers over the treasuries,…
- Nehemiah 13:13 (v14) I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan…
- Psalms 119:108 (v14) Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.
- Isaiah 5:16 (v18) but Yahweh of Armies is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.
- Romans 15:16 (v18) that I should be a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the Good News of God, that the offering up of the…
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv13, 16, 18 Hebrew, by the hand.
Hebrew, by the hand.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 2Ch 31:11 Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in…
2Ch 31:11 Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared [them],
Ver. 11. To prepare chambers.] Or, Storehouses. Prepared they were before by Solomon: but now they were put in order, and made fit for such a use.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On vv11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 In the house of the Lord; largely so called,…
In the house of the Lord; largely so called, to wit, in the courts, or in the chambers adjoining to the house.
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Matthew Henry 1710 · Public Domain On v11 Here we have,
Here we have,
I. Two particular instances of the care of Hezekiah concerning church matters, having put them into good order, to keep them so. The tithes and other holy things being brought in, he provided, 1. That they should be carefully laid up, and not left exposed in loose heaps, liable to be wasted and embezzled. He ordered chambers to be made ready in some of the courts of the temple for store-chambers (Ch2 31:11), and into them the offerings were brought and there kept under lock and key, Ch2 31:12, Ch2 31:13. Treasures or store-keepers were appointed, who had the oversight of them, to see that moth and rust did not corrupt them nor thieves break through to steal. This wisdom of laying up the surplus in days of plenty we may learn from the ant, who provideth meat in summer. The laying up in store what was brought in was an encouragement to people to pay in their contributions. That will be given cheerfully by the public which appears to be well husbanded. 2. That they should be faithfully laid out, according to the uses they were intended for. Church treasures are not to be hoarded any longer than till there is occasion for them, lest even the rust should be a witness against those who hoard them. Officers were appointed, men (no doubt) of approved wisdom and faithfulness, to distribute the oblations of the Lord and the most holy things among the priests (Ch2 31:14), and to see that they all had a competent maintenance for themselves and their families. The law provided sufficient for them all, and therefore, if some had too little, it must be because others had too much; to prevent such inequality these officers were to go by some certain rule of proportion in the disposal of the incomes of the temple. It is said of the priests here (Ch2 31:18) that in their set office they sanctified themselves; in faith they sanctified themselves (so the word is), that is, as bishop Patrick explains it, they attended their ministry at the house of God, not doubting but they should be provided with all things necessary. Now, because they served God in that confidence, care was taken that they should not be made ashamed of their hope. Note, Those that sanctify themselves to God and his service in faith, believing that he will see them want for nothing that is good for them, shall certainly be fed. Out of the offerings of the Lord distribution was made, (1.) To the priests in the cities (Ch2 31:15), who staid at home while their brethren went to Jerusalem, and did good there in teaching the good knowledge of the Lord. The preaching priests were maintained as well as the sacrificing priests, and those that abode by the stuff as well as those that warred the warfare. (2.) To those that entered into the house of the Lord, all the males from three years old and upwards; for the male children even at that tender age, it seems, were allowed to come into the temple with their parents, and shared with them in this distribution, Ch2 31:16. (3.) Even the Levites from twenty years old and upwards had their share, Ch2 31:17. (4.) The wives and children of the priests and Levites had a comfortable maintenance out of those offerings, Ch2 31:18. In maintaining ministers, regard must be had to their families, that not they only, but theirs, may have food convenient. In some countries where ministers have their salary paid them by the state an addition is made to it upon the birth of a child. (5.) The priests in the country, that lived in the fields of the suburbs, were not overlooked in this ministration, Ch2 31:19. Those also had their share who were inhabitants of the villages, though they might be supposed to live at a less expense.
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II. A general character of Hezekiah's services for the support of religion, Ch2 31:20, Ch2 31:21. 1. His pious zeal reached to all the parts of his kingdom: Thus he did throughout all Judah; every part of the country, and not those only that lay next him, shared in the good fruits of his government. 2. He sincerely designed to please God, and approved himself to him in all he did: He wrought that which was good before the Lord his God; all his care was to do that which should be accepted of God, which was right (that is, agreeable to natural equity), and truth (that is, agreeable to divine revelation and his covenant with God), before the Lord; to do according to that law which is holy, just, and good. 3. What he began he went through with, prosecuted it with vigour, and did it with all his heart. 4. All his good intentions were brought to a good issue; whatever he did in the service of the house of God, and in the government of his kingdom, he prospered in it. Note, What is undertaken with a sincere regard to the glory of God will succeed to our own honour and comfort at last.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv11–19 And brought in the offerings, and the tithes, and…
And brought in the offerings, and the tithes, and the dedicated things, faithfully,.... Kept nothing back for their own private use, but faithfully delivered in and laid up the whole that was brought which remained; this was done by the priests and Levites, in whose hands and care they were:
over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next; these two had the charge and care of the whole, the one as deputy to the other.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On vv14, 15, 18 Most holy things - The remainders of the freewill-offering,…
Most holy things - The remainders of the freewill-offering, the sin-offering, and trespass-offering, and the shew-bread; to see that all had a competent maintenance for themselves and their families.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On vv11, 12, 15, 17 Verse 11. To prepare chambers] To make granaries to…
Verse 11. To prepare chambers] To make granaries to lay up this superabundance.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On vv13, 14, 16, 18, 19 2Ch 31:13. Were overseers under Cononiah and Shimei, &c.…
2Ch 31:13. Were overseers under Cononiah and Shimei, &c. — To dispose of those provisions by their direction, and to be accountable to them therein. Azariah the ruler of the house of God — Either the supreme ruler, the high-priest, or the chief ruler under him, and in his stead, being appointed by him to inspect the work.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On vv14–19 The porter toward the east - i. e. the…
The porter toward the east - i. e. the chief door-keeper at the east gate, where the proper number of the porters was six 1Ch 26:17.
The most holy things - The sin-offerings and trespass-offerings Lev 6:25; Lev 7:1-6.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 Storehouses. Sept. Greek: pastophoria. Solomon had prepared such. T.…
Storehouses. Sept. Greek: pastophoria. Solomon had prepared such. T. --- But they had gone to ruin, and others might be requisite. C. --- The old granaries were to be repaired. M. --- People brought their first-fruits to the temple: but the Levites gathered the tithes, and gave a share to the priests, and to those who were on duty, 2 Esdras x. 36.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On vv11, 18 HEZEKIAH APPOINTS OFFICERS TO DISPOSE OF THE TITHES. (Ch2…
HEZEKIAH APPOINTS OFFICERS TO DISPOSE OF THE TITHES. (Ch2 31:11-19)
Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the Lord--storehouses, granaries, or cellars; either the old ones, which had been allowed through neglect to fall into decay, were to be repaired, or additional ones built. Private individuals brought their own first-fruits to the temple; but the tithes were levied by the Levites, who kept a faithful account of them in their several places of abode and transmitted the allotted proportion to the priests. Officers were appointed to distribute equal rations to all in the cities of the priests who, from age or other reasons, could not repair to the temple. With the exception of children under three years of age--an exception made probably from their being considered too young to receive solid food--lists were kept of the number and age of every male; of priests according to their fathers' house, and Levites from twenty years (see Num 4:3; Num 28:24; Ch1 23:24). But, besides, provision was also made for their wives, daughters, and servants.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain On vv11, 14, 15, 16 11. Prepare chambers in… house of the Lord —…
11. Prepare chambers in… house of the Lord — Probably the side chambers described in 1Ki_6:5-10 had been formerly used for similar purposes, but having been disused for some time they needed special preparation to fit them for storing the abundance of the offerings that had been brought, and laid in heaps.
2Ch_31:12-19 treat of the storing and distribution of the tithes and dedicated things. We note the chronicler’s peculiar care to record the names of those charged with these Levitical duties.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv11–19 11. chambers] Cp. 1Ch_9:26, note.
11. chambers] Cp. 1Ch_9:26, note.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv12–19 (12) The offerings.—The Terûmah (heave offering; see Note on…
(12) The offerings.—The Terûmah (heave offering; see Note on 2Ch_31:6) and the tithe, and the holy things (2Ch_31:6). Terûmah seems to mean the firstfruits hero (2Ch_31:5).
Faithfully.—With faithfulness, or honesty (2Ch_19:9).
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Over which.—And over them—i.e., the stores.
Shimei.—2Ch_29:14.
The next.—Second in charge (mishnèh). The name Cononiah is, in the Hebrew text, Kânanyâhû; in the margin, Kûnanyâhû. The former is correct (Iahu hath established).
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv11–19 To prepare chambers; i.e. to prepare for present use…
To prepare chambers; i.e. to prepare for present use the chambers constructed for the purpose. (1Ki_6:5)
Vers. 11-21.
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Systematic Church finance.
Hezekiah was careful to provide for the distribution of the firstfruits and tithes and special offerings among the priests and Levites. So he had cells, or chambers, constructed for their reception (ver. 11), and every needful arrangement made for the due apportionment of all that was stored among those for whom it was intended. There are three points worthy of consideration,
I THE DISTINCTLY SACRED CHARACTER OF CHURCH FINANCE. What was given here was placed within the precincts of the temple, for it was given to the Lord while it was appropriated to his ministers. It was a religious act on the part of the donors, and not less so on the part of those whose special duty it was to distribute it. "They brought in the dedicated things faithfully" (ver. 12); and "according to their fidelity did they show themselves holy in regard to the holy; i.e. " they acted in a holy manner with the holy gifts, distributed them disinterestedly and impartially" (Keil). There is no reason why both the giving of money to the cause of God (and included in this is the contribution to the sustenance of the Christian ministry) and also the allocation of all such money should not be a thoroughly devout and pious action. It may be rendered as truly "unto the Lord" as the singing of a hymn or the delivery of a discourse. It should be a sacred service, offered conscientiously, devoutly, holily.
II SYSTEMATIC COLLECTION OF CHURCH FINANCE. While considerable room was left under the Law for spontaneous liberality and for special offerings under peculiar circumstances, there were certain regulations as to tithes and firstfruits (ver. 5). These latter were not optional, but obligatory; at the same time, they do not seem to have been recoverable by legal process; but they point to systematic contribution not unattended with special and spontaneous bestowments. And this surely is the right principle in the Christian Church.
1. Let every man consider what proportion of his income, considering
(1) the amount of his receipts, and also
(2) the measure of his liabilities, he can possibly devote to the cause of God and man, of religion and philanthropy; and let him set that apart.
2. Let every one of us be prompted to give special help whenever somespecially powerful appeal is made to our spiritual convictions or our human sympathies.
III SYSTEMATIC DISTRIBUTION. This is something which must depend upon the constitution of each particular Church, and must vary according to that constitution. But there are some general principles, partly suggested by these verses.
1. Let every care be taken that all that is contributed be devoted and distributed, none being wasted or perverted. Here is scope for carefulness and for faithfulness.
2. Let the necessities of those on whom God has laid the weightierdomestic burdens be generously met.
3. Let those who are engaged in theless prominent places be as much regarded as those who are "serving at Jerusalem" (see vers. 15, 19).
4. Let men of acknowledged probity and capacity have charge of thetreasury (see vers. 12-14). C.
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Paul E. Kretzmann 1924 · Public Domain On v11 The Tithes And The Dedicated Things
The Tithes And The Dedicated Things
v. 11. Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers, special rooms for storage, in the house of the Lord; either the old ones were repaired or additional ones were built. And they prepared them,
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v. 12. and brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully, with conscientious care; over which Cononiah, the Levite, was ruler, and Shimei, his brother, was the next, these two men having charge of all the stores as deposited in the Temple under this arrangement.
v. 13. And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei, his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah, the ruler of the house of God. These two having given the orders, the appointments were made at once.
v. 14. And Kore, the son of Imnah, the Levite, the porter toward the east, where the main entrance of the Temple was, was over the free-will offerings of God, the portion of the peace-offerings belonging to Jehovah, and by Him designated for the use of the priests, to distribute the oblations of the Lord and the most holy things, the part of the sin and trespass-offerings to be eaten by the priests in the Temple.
v. 15. And next him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, as his assistants, in the cities of the priests, in their set office, rather, "in faithfulness," for they also worked with conscientious application, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small, with absolute fairness to all;
v. 16. beside their genealogy of males, the register of all male children, from three years old and upward, even unto everyone that entereth into the house of the Lord, consecrated to the Temple service, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses; each one who was entitled to it received his share of the income of the Temple;
v. 17. both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, those registered in the genealogical lists, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;
v. 18. and to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation, all these being registered in the lists of the tribe of Levi; for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness, that is, in their faithfulness they sanctified themselves in the holy thing, righteously distributing the offerings which they were entitled to receive for that purpose;
v. 19. also of the sons of Aaron, the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, the pasturelands of the priestly cities being assigned to them, Deu 25:19; Num 35:5, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites. All those who were included in the tribe of Levi were provided for in accordance with the precept of Jehovah.
v. 20. And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah and wrought that which was good, of real value, and right, in agreement with the Law, and truth, done in all faithfulness, before the Lord, his God.
v. 21. And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, in the cause of true religion, and in the Law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, while he made it his object to set the kingdom on the old footing in its relation to the covenant God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered. Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv11, 14, 16, 17 Hezekiah commanded storerooms to be prepared
Hezekiah commanded storerooms to be prepared
This can be stated in active form. AT: "Hezekiah commanded the priests and Levites to prepare storerooms" (See: Active or Passive)
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Konaniah ... Shimei ... Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath, and Benaiah
These are names of men. (See: How to Translate Names)
were managers under the hand of Konaniah and Shimei his brother
Here "hand" represents power or control. The phrase "under the hand" is an idiom that means to be under someone's authority. AT: "were managers whom Konaniah and Shimei his brother supervised" (See: Metonymy and Idiom)
the official over the house of God
Here "over" is an idiom that means to be in charge of. AT: "the official in charge of everyone who served in the house of God" (See: Idiom)
translationWords
command
faithful
sacrifice
storehouse
hand
appoint
king
house of God
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On v14 31:14-19 A great number of Levites, most from provincial…
31:14-19 A great number of Levites, most from provincial towns, were eligible for service. Small groups of them came to Jerusalem on a rotation system for short terms of office (see 1 Chr 24:1-19). All Levites were entitled to portions of the offerings given at the Temple.
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