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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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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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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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…
- 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 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,…
- 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’…
- 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 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 24:20–25:26 (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.
- 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 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 31:13 (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 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…
- 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 vv16, 18 Who had also a portion and allowance in this…
Who had also a portion and allowance in this distribution.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv15, 16, 18 2Ch 31:15 And next him [were] Eden, and Miniamin,…
2Ch 31:15 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:
Ver. 15. To give to their brethren by courses.] In a geometrical proportion.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On vv15, 16, 18, 19 These were intrusted with the receiving and distributing of…
These were intrusted with the receiving and distributing of the several portions belonging to the priests who abode in their several cities, whilst their brethren came up to Jerusalem.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv15–19 Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old…
Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upwards,.... Their office was not only to give to the priests, but to those of their males in their genealogy, who were three years old and upwards; for under that age, according to Kimchi, they were not fit to come into the temple; nor have they knowledge to keep what is put into their hands; nor fit to handle offerings, lest they should defile them; but at that age they might be taught how to hold them, and be used to it; but as for females, he says, they were not admitted at any age:
even unto everyone that entereth into the house of the Lord; of the said age, and in the genealogy and register of the priests:
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his daily portion for their service in their charges, according to their courses; food for every day, in consideration of their service in their several wards, according to their courses in turn.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On vv15, 18 And next, &c. - These were intrusted with receiving…
And next, &c. - These were intrusted with receiving and distributing the several portions belonging to the priests who abode in their several cities, whilst their brethren came up to Jerusalem.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On vv15, 17 Verse 15. And Miniamin] Instead of מנימן, Miniamin, בנימן,…
Verse 15. And Miniamin] Instead of מנימן, Miniamin, בנימן, Benjamin, is the reading of three of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS.; and this is the reading of the Vulgate, Syriac, Septuagint, and Arabic.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On vv16, 18, 19 2Ch 31:16. From three years old and upward —…
2Ch 31:16. From three years old and upward — To whom a portion of these things was allotted, as is here implied. Unto every one that entereth into the house of the Lord — That were capable of entering thither and doing service there, which they were at twenty years old, as is expressed here, 2Ch 31:17, and 1Ch 23:24, through the whole company of the priests and Levites.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On vv15–19 The cities of the priests - i. e. the…
The cities of the priests - i. e. the Levitical cities (compare marginal reference). Of these, some had gone to decay, while others, as Libnah and Beth-shemesh 2Ch 21:10; 2Ch 28:18, had been lost, so that the original number, thirteen, was now, apparently, reduced to six.
In their set office - Rather, as in marg. These six Levites were stationed at the Levitical cities, with the trust following committed to them.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv16–19 Besides, (exceptis.; C.) not to mention. H. See Lev.…
Besides, (exceptis.; C.) not to mention. H. See Lev. xxiii. 38. Girls are included, v. 18. It is supposed (C.) that children were at the breast till they were three years old, and therefore no portion is assigned them before. (Mariana)
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On v18 for in their set office they sanctified themselves--This is…
for in their set office they sanctified themselves--This is the reason assigned for providing for the wives and children out of the revenues of the sanctuary, that priests, withdrawing from those secular pursuits by which they might have maintained their households, devoted themselves entirely to the functions of the ministry.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain On vv15–16 15. In the cities of the priests — The…
15. In the cities of the priests — The Levitical cities of the realm.
To give to their brethren by courses — To distribute regularly to the priests and Levites in their several cities such portions of the tithes contributed by the king and people as belonged to them. “The most holy things” could be distributed and eaten only in the holy place; (Lev_7:6;) but other things for the sustenance of the priests and their families were distributed at their cities.
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To the great as to the small — That is, the older and the younger.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv15–19 15. next him] R.V. under him.
15. next him] R.V. under him.
in the cities] The persons mentioned in 2Ch_31:12-14 were in Jerusalem itself. The priestly cities are given 1Ch_6:54-60.
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in their set office] R.V. mg. in their trust.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv15–19 (15) Next him.—By his hand (‘al yâdô). (Comp. 1Ch_25:2-3.)…
(15) Next him.—By his hand (‘al yâdô). (Comp. 1Ch_25:2-3.) The meaning is, “subordinate to him.”
The six Levites here named as under the direction of Korê had the duty of distributing a proper share of the firstfruits, tithes, and dedicated things to their brethren residing in the sacerdotal cities, where they themselves were stationed.
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In their set office.—It seems better to connect the phrase so rendered with the following verb: “honestly to give” (comp. 2Ch_31:12). So Vulg.: “ut fideliter distribuèrent fratribus suis partes,” &c. Others render be’emûnah, “in trust.”
Their brethren by courses.—Rather, their brethren in the courses—i.e., those members of the Levitical classes who, not being on duty at the Temple, were dwelling in their towns; and those who were past service, and young children.
Great . . . small.—Older . . . younger.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv15–19 Eden Shemaiah. (see 2Ch_29:12, 2Ch_29:14) In the cities. (see…
Eden Shemaiah. (see 2Ch_29:12, 2Ch_29:14) In the cities. (see Jos_21:19) In their set office; i.e. in their appointed duty. The word (hnWmaB) here used bespeaks the important and trustworthy nature of the duty committed to those spoken of, and probably betrays the fact that the duty had not always in the past been honestly discharged (see same word in ver. 12).
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv16–17 They also gave
They also gave
It is understood that they gave the freewill offerings. AT: "They also gave freewill offerings" (See: Ellipsis)
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three years old and up
"three years old and older"
who were listed in the records
This can be stated in active form. AT: "whose names were in the records" (See: Active or Passive)
as required by the daily schedule, to do the work in their offices and their divisions
This can be stated in active form. AT: "to do the daily work that they were supposed to do" (See: Active or Passive)
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