Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They included all the little ones, the wives, and the sons and daughters of the whole community listed in these genealogical records. For they were faithful in consecrating themselves. New Living Translation Food allotments were also given to the families of all those listed in the genealogical records, including their little babies, wives, sons, and daughters. For they had all been faithful in purifying themselves. English Standard Version They were enrolled with all their little children, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, the whole assembly, for they were faithful in keeping themselves holy. Berean Standard Bible The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters of the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy. King James Bible 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: New King James Version and to all who were written in the genealogy—their little ones and their wives, their sons and daughters, the whole company of them—for in their faithfulness they sanctified themselves in holiness. New American Standard Bible The genealogical enrollment included all their little children, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, for the whole assembly, for they consecrated themselves faithfully in holiness. NASB 1995 The genealogical enrollment included all their little children, their wives, their sons and their daughters, for the whole assembly, for they consecrated themselves faithfully in holiness. NASB 1977 And the genealogical enrollment included all their little children, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, for the whole assembly, for they consecrated themselves faithfully in holiness. Legacy Standard Bible The genealogical record included all their little ones, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, for the whole assembly, for they set themselves apart faithfully in holiness. Amplified Bible The genealogical registration included all their little children, their wives, and their sons and daughters, for the whole assembly, because they consecrated themselves faithfully in holiness. Christian Standard Bible to those registered by genealogy—with all their dependents, wives, sons, and daughters—of the whole assembly (for they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy); Holman Christian Standard Bible to those registered by genealogy—with all their infants, wives, sons, and daughters—of the whole assembly (for they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy); American Standard Version and 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 sanctified themselves in holiness. Contemporary English Version The official records also included their wives and children, because they had also been faithful in keeping themselves clean and acceptable to serve the LORD. English Revised Version and 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 set office they sanctified themselves in holiness: GOD'S WORD® Translation The priests and Levites were enrolled with their wives, sons, daughters, and other people who depended on them-the whole community. The priests and Levites had to be faithful in keeping themselves holy for the holy work. Good News Translation They were all registered together with their wives, children, and other dependents, because they were required to be ready to perform their sacred duties at any time. International Standard Version These genealogical enrollments also included all of their little children, their wives, and their sons and daughters for the entire assembly, because they were being faithful to consecrating themselves in holiness. NET Bible and to all the infants, wives, sons, and daughters of the entire assembly listed in the genealogical records, for they faithfully consecrated themselves. New Heart English Bible and those who 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 sanctified themselves in holiness. Webster's Bible Translation 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: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters of the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to the genealogy among all their infants, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters to all the congregation, for in their faithfulness they sanctify themselves in holiness. Young's Literal Translation and to the genealogy among all their infants, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters to all the congregation, for in their faithfulness they sanctify themselves in holiness. Smith's Literal Translation And to the enrolling upon all their little ones, their wives and their sons, and their daughters, for all the convocation: for in their faithfulness they will consecrate themselves holy: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd to all the multitude, both to their wives, and to their children of both sexes, victuals were given faithfully out of the things that had been sanctified. Catholic Public Domain Version and for the entire multitude, as much for the wives as for their children of both sexes, provisions were offered faithfully from whatever had been sanctified. New American Bible A distribution was also made to all who were inscribed in the family records, for their little ones, wives, sons and daughters—thus for the entire assembly, since they were to sanctify themselves by sharing faithfully in the votive offerings. New Revised Standard Version The priests were enrolled with all their little children, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, the whole multitude; for they were faithful in keeping themselves holy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd oil was given for their lanterns, to their wives, their sons, and their daughters, and to all the congregation of Israel, for in their set office they sanctified themselves faithfully. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And oil was given for their lanterns, and to their wives, and to their sons, and to their daughters, and to all the people of Israel, for by faith they were sanctified. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917even 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; Brenton Septuagint Translation to assign stations for all the increase of their sons and their daughters, for the whole number: for they faithfully sanctified the holy place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Organizes the Priests…17and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their duties and divisions. 18The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters in the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy. 19As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies.… Cross References Nehemiah 12:44-47 And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ... 1 Chronicles 9:33-34 Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. / All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 23:3-5 The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 1 Chronicles 23:27-32 For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, / but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. ... 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... 1 Chronicles 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... 1 Chronicles 28:13 for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ... 2 Chronicles 8:14-15 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. / They did not turn aside from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites in any matter, including that of the treasuries. 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... 2 Chronicles 35:2-6 He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. ... Ezra 6:18 They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. Matthew 10:10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. Acts 6:1-4 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 ... Treasury of Scripture 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: set office. 2 Chronicles 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: 1 Chronicles 9:22 All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office. they sanctified Isaiah 5:16 But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness. Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Jump to Previous Administered Assembly Children Community Congregation Consecrated Daughters Enrolled Enrollment Faithful Faithfully Genealogical Genealogy Gifts Holiness Included Keeping Little Multitude Office Ones Priests Reckoned Records Sacred Sanctified Themselves Trust Whole WivesJump to Next Administered Assembly Children Community Congregation Consecrated Daughters Enrolled Enrollment Faithful Faithfully Genealogical Genealogy Gifts Holiness Included Keeping Little Multitude Office Ones Priests Reckoned Records Sacred Sanctified Themselves Trust Whole Wives2 Chronicles 31 1. The people go forward in destroying idolatry2. 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 The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters of the whole assembly. This phrase highlights the comprehensive nature of the genealogical records kept by the Israelites. Genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel for maintaining tribal and family identities, inheritance rights, and fulfilling religious duties. The inclusion of "little ones, wives, sons, and daughters" underscores the importance of every family member in the covenant community. This reflects the communal aspect of worship and service to God, where each person, regardless of age or gender, had a role. The "whole assembly" indicates the collective participation of the Israelites in religious life, emphasizing unity and shared responsibility. This mirrors the New Testament teaching in Galatians 3:28, where all are one in Christ Jesus, transcending social and familial distinctions. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy. Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms, including the restoration of temple worship and the reorganization of the priests and Levites. 2. Priests and Levites The religious leaders responsible for temple services, who were supported by the tithes and offerings of the people. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned and implemented his reforms. 4. Genealogical Enrollment A record-keeping process to ensure that all those involved in temple service were accounted for, including their families. 5. Consecration The act of setting apart as holy, which the people of Judah did in response to Hezekiah's reforms. Teaching Points Faithful ConsecrationThe people of Judah, including their families, faithfully consecrated themselves, demonstrating the importance of dedication to God in every aspect of life. Importance of Family in Worship The inclusion of "little ones, wives, sons, and daughters" highlights the role of the family unit in spiritual practices and the communal aspect of worship. Holiness in Daily Life Consecration is not just a religious act but a lifestyle. Believers are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes. Record-Keeping and Accountability The genealogical enrollment signifies the importance of accountability and organization in the community of faith. Support for Religious Leaders The passage underscores the necessity of supporting those who serve in ministry, ensuring they can focus on their spiritual duties. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30? In 1 Chronicles 4:41, why is there no clear historical record of the destruction of these inhabitants, raising doubts about the event's authenticity? In 2 Chronicles 31:15-16, how do we reconcile the detailed priestly organization described here with the lack of parallel records in other historical texts from that era? Why do certain names in 1 Chronicles 24 appear to be missing or shifted when compared with genealogies in 2 Samuel or other Chronicles passages?(18) And to the genealogy.--After the parenthetic statements of 2Chronicles 31:16-17 the thread of the narrative, broken off at 2Chronicles 31:15, is taken up again at that point. The six Levites there named were in the priests' cities "to give (their portions) to their brethren," and further (2Chronicles 31:18) "for the registering in the case of all their little ones, their wives and their sons and their daughters, of the whole corporation" (of priests). The board of Levites had to keep a register of all who had claims on the provisions which they had to distribute. The general sense is the same if, as seems better, we trace the connection thus: "to give to their brethren, and to those who were registered among all their little ones" &c., explaining l?hithyah?sh b?kol-tapp?m as a relative sentence with the relative suppressed. (Comp. 2Chronicles 30:18-19, and 2Chronicles 31:19, ad fin.) Through all the congregation.--Or, to a whole assembly--scil., of wives and children of the priests and Levites. . . . Verse 18. - (Comp. our 2 Chronicles 20:13.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The genealogyוּלְהִתְיַחֵ֗שׂ (ū·lə·hiṯ·ya·ḥêś) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 3188: A pedigree, family list included all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the little ones, טַפָּ֧ם (ṭap·pām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2945: A family wives, נְשֵׁיהֶ֛ם (nə·šê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female sons, וּבְנֵיהֶ֥ם (ū·ḇə·nê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son and daughters וּבְנוֹתֵיהֶ֖ם (ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter in the whole לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every assembly. קָהָ֑ל (qā·hāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation For כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they had faithfully בֶאֱמוּנָתָ֖ם (ḇe·’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity consecrated themselves יִתְקַדְּשׁוּ־ (yiṯ·qad·də·šū-) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated as holy. קֹֽדֶשׁ׃ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity Links 2 Chronicles 31:18 NIV2 Chronicles 31:18 NLT 2 Chronicles 31:18 ESV 2 Chronicles 31:18 NASB 2 Chronicles 31:18 KJV 2 Chronicles 31:18 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 31:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 31:18 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 31:18 French Bible 2 Chronicles 31:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:18 And those who were reckoned by genealogy (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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