2 Chronicles 31:11
New International Version
Hezekiah gave orders to prepare storerooms in the temple of the LORD, and this was done.

New Living Translation
Hezekiah ordered that storerooms be prepared in the Temple of the LORD. When this was done,

English Standard Version
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so.

King James Bible
Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,

New King James Version
Now Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.

New American Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.

NASB 1995
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.

NASB 1977
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah ordered them to prepare rooms in the house of Yahweh, and they prepared them.

Amplified Bible
Then Hezekiah told them to prepare rooms [for storage] in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.

Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah told them to prepare chambers in the LORD’s temple, and they prepared them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah told them to prepare chambers in the LORD’s temple, and they prepared them.

American Standard Version
Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of Jehovah; and they prepared them;

Contemporary English Version
So the king gave orders for storerooms to be built in the temple, and when they were completed,

English Revised Version
Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Hezekiah told them to prepare storerooms in the LORD's temple. After they had prepared them,

Good News Translation
On the king's orders they prepared storerooms in the Temple area

International Standard Version
Hezekiah gave an order to prepare storerooms in the LORD's Temple, and so they did.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so.

NET Bible
Hezekiah ordered that storerooms be prepared in the LORD's temple. When this was done,

New Heart English Bible
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,

World English Bible
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in Yahweh’s house, and they prepared them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Hezekiah commands to prepare chambers in the house of YHWH, and they prepare,

Young's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah saith to prepare chambers in the house of Jehovah, and they prepare,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah will say to prepare cells in the house of Jehovah; and they will prepare,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then Ezechias commanded to prepare storehouses in the house of the Lord. And when they had done so,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Hezekiah instructed that they should prepare storage places for the house of the Lord. And when they had done so,

New American Bible
Hezekiah then gave orders that chambers be constructed in the house of the LORD. When this had been done,

New Revised Standard Version
Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare store-chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Hezekiah commanded that storehouses be prepared in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Hezekiah said to prepare the courts in the house of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Ezekias told them yet farther to prepare chambers for the house of the Lord; and they prepared them,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Organizes the Priests
11Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. 12And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 13:12-13
and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. / I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Nehemiah 10:38-39
A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

1 Chronicles 26:20
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.

Acts 4:34-35
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

2 Kings 12:4-5
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

2 Kings 22:4-7
“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ...

Leviticus 27:30-32
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.

Acts 6:1-3
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Numbers 18:21-24
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Deuteronomy 12:5-6
Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.


Treasury of Scripture

Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,

chambers.

Nehemiah 10:38,39
And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house…

Nehemiah 13:5,12,13
And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests…

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2 Chronicles 31
1. The people go forward in destroying idolatry
2. Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites,
4. and provides for their work and maintenance
5. The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes
11. Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes
20. The sincerity of Hezekiah














Then Hezekiah commanded
The phrase begins with "Then," indicating a continuation of the narrative and a response to the preceding events. Hezekiah, the king of Judah, is a central figure known for his faithfulness to God and his reforms to restore proper worship. The Hebrew root for "commanded" is צָוָה (tsavah), which implies a directive with authority. Hezekiah's leadership is characterized by decisive actions to align the nation with God's will, reflecting his commitment to spiritual renewal.

them to prepare
The act of preparation is significant, as it denotes foresight and organization. The Hebrew word for "prepare" is כּוּן (kun), which can also mean to establish or make ready. This preparation is not merely physical but also spiritual, as it involves setting the stage for proper worship and stewardship of God's provisions. It underscores the importance of readiness in serving God, both in heart and in practice.

storerooms
Storerooms, or chambers, were essential for the storage of offerings, tithes, and other contributions brought to the temple. The Hebrew term אָצָר (atsar) refers to a treasury or a place of storage. These storerooms symbolize the abundance of God's blessings and the responsibility of the people to manage these resources wisely. They also represent the physical manifestation of God's provision and the community's dedication to supporting the temple's functions.

in the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. It is a sacred space where God's presence dwells among His people. The temple's significance is profound, as it serves as a focal point for worship, sacrifice, and communion with God. The preparation of storerooms within the temple highlights the integration of practical stewardship with spiritual devotion.

and they prepared them
The repetition of the act of preparation emphasizes the obedience and diligence of those involved. The community's response to Hezekiah's command reflects their collective commitment to the reforms and their willingness to support the temple's needs. This phrase underscores the collaborative effort required to maintain the house of the LORD, illustrating the unity and shared purpose among God's people.

Verse 11. - To prepare chambers; i.e. to prepare for present use the chambers constructed for the purpose (1 Kings 6:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Hezekiah
יְחִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

commanded
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

them to prepare
לְהָכִ֧ין (lə·hā·ḵîn)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3559: To be erect

storerooms
לְשָׁכ֛וֹת (lə·šā·ḵō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell

in the house
בְּבֵ֥ית (bə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and they did so.
וַיָּכִֽינוּ׃ (way·yā·ḵî·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3559: To be erect


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