Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hezekiah assigned the priests and Levites to divisions—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—to offer burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, to minister, to give thanks and to sing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. New Living Translation Hezekiah then organized the priests and Levites into divisions to offer the burnt offerings and peace offerings, and to worship and give thanks and praise to the LORD at the gates of the Temple. English Standard Version And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, division by division, each according to his service, the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and peace offerings, to minister in the gates of the camp of the LORD and to give thanks and praise. Berean Standard Bible Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Berean Literal Bible And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and Levites according to their divisions, each man according to his service, the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and peace offerings, to serve, and to give thanks, and to give praise in the gates of the camps of YHWH. King James Bible And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. New King James Version And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites according to their divisions, each man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and peace offerings, to serve, to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. New American Standard Bible And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to serve and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. NASB 1995 And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. NASB 1977 And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible And Hezekiah set up the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of Yahweh. Amplified Bible And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests, and the Levites by their divisions, each in accordance with his service, both the priests and Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible Hezekiah (YHWH is my strength) reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s {YHWH} dwelling. Christian Standard Bible Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites for the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD, each division corresponding to his service among the priests and Levites. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites for the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD, each division corresponding to his service among the priests and Levites. American Standard Version And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Hezekiah divided the priests and Levites into groups, according to their duties. Then he assigned them the responsibilities of offering sacrifices to please the LORD and sacrifices to ask his blessing. He also appointed people to serve at the temple and to sing praises at the temple gates. English Revised Version And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hezekiah assigned the priests and the Levites to divisions. Each priest or Levite was put in a division based on the service he performed: sacrificing burnt offerings, sacrificing fellowship offerings, serving, giving thanks, or praising within the gates of the LORD's camp. Good News Translation King Hezekiah reestablished the organization of the priests and Levites, under which they each had specific duties. These included offering the burnt offerings and the fellowship offerings, taking part in the Temple worship, and giving praise and thanks in the various parts of the Temple. International Standard Version Hezekiah appointed the priestly divisions and the divisions of the descendants of Levi, each according to their service duties, including both priests and descendants of Levi who offered morning and evening burnt offerings, peace offerings, general ministry, thanksgiving, and praise in the gateways to the LORD's campgrounds. NET Bible Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and Levites to do their assigned tasks--to offer burnt sacrifices and present offerings and to serve, give thanks, and offer praise in the gates of the LORD's sanctuary. New Heart English Bible Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites after their divisions, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. World English Bible Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites after their divisions, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of Yahweh’s camp. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Hezekiah appoints the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, by their divisions, each according to his service, of the priests and of the Levites, for burnt-offering and for peace-offerings, to minister and to give thanks, and to give praise in the gates of the camps of YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and Levites according to their divisions, each man according to his service, the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and peace offerings, to serve, and to give thanks, and to give praise in the gates of the camps of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And Hezekiah appointeth the courses of the priests, and of the Levites, by their courses, each according to his service, of the priests and of the Levites, for burnt-offering, and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to give praise in the gates of the camps of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And Hezekiah will set up the divisions of the priests and the Levites for their divisions each according to the mouth of his service to the priests and to the Levites for the burnt-offering and for the peace, to serve and to confess and to praise, in the gates of the camp of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Ezechias appointed companies of the priests, and the Levites, by their courses, every man in his own office, to wit, both of the priests, and of the Levites, for holocausts, and for peace offerings, to minister, and to praise, and to sing in the gates of the camp of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Hezekiah appointed the companies of the priests and Levites by their divisions, each man in his proper office, certainly as much for the priests as for the Levites, for the sake of holocausts and peace offerings, so that they might minister and confess and sing, at the gates of the camp of the Lord. New American Bible Hezekiah re-established the divisions of the priests and the Levites according to their former divisions, assigning to each priest and Levite his proper service, whether in regard to burnt offerings or communion offerings, thanksgiving or praise, or ministering in the gates of the encampment of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, division by division, everyone according to his service, the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and offerings of well-being, to minister in the gates of the camp of the LORD and to give thanks and praise. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Hezekiah appointed the times of serving of the priests and the Levites according to their divisions, every man according to his service, the priests and the Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the temple of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Hezekiah appointed Guards of the Priests and of the Levites over their Guards, each man according to his service for the Priests and for the Levites and for the burning offerings and for peace offerings to serve, and to give thanks and to sing at the gates of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priest and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ezekias appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites, and the courses of each one according to his ministry, to the priests and to the Levites, for the whole-burnt-offering, and for the peace-offering, and to praise, and to give thanks, and to minister in the gates, and in the courts of the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Idols1When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. 2Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites — each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites— for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Cross References Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites— 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. … 1 Chronicles 23:6-32 Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. / The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. … each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites— 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 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. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. … Numbers 3:5-10 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. … for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, 2 Chronicles 29:31-35 Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. … 1 Kings 8:62-64 Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. for ministry, Numbers 8:24-26 “This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. / After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.” 2 Chronicles 29:11 Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” for giving thanks, 1 Chronicles 16:4-7 David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. … Nehemiah 12:24 The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. and for singing praises 1 Chronicles 25:1-3 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. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. 1 Chronicles 9:17-27 These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. … 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. … 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. … 2 Chronicles 8:14 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. Treasury of Scripture And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. the courses 2 Chronicles 5:11 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course: 2 Chronicles 8:14 And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. 2 Chronicles 23:8 So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. to give thanks 2 Chronicles 29:24-26 And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel… 1 Chronicles 16:4-6,41 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: … 1 Chronicles 23:30 And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; in the gates of the tents of the Lord. Jump to Previous Appointed Burnt Burnt-Offerings Camp Courses Divisions Gates Hezekiah Levites Minister Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Praise Priest Priests s Service Tents ThanksJump to Next Appointed Burnt Burnt-Offerings Camp Courses Divisions Gates Hezekiah Levites Minister Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Praise Priest Priests s Service Tents Thanks2 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 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites Hezekiah's reforms were part of a broader effort to restore proper worship in Judah. The division of priests and Levites was originally established by King David (1 Chronicles 24-26) to ensure orderly worship and temple service. This reestablishment indicates a return to the Mosaic Law and the Davidic traditions, emphasizing the importance of organized worship and the roles assigned by God. each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites for the burnt offerings and peace offerings for ministry for giving thanks and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe King of Judah who initiated religious reforms to restore proper worship practices in the temple. 2. Priests and Levites The religious leaders responsible for conducting temple services, sacrifices, and maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. 3. Burnt Offerings and Peace Offerings Sacrificial practices central to the worship and atonement rituals in the temple. 4. Ministry, Thanksgiving, and Praise Activities that were part of the temple service, emphasizing worship and gratitude to God. 5. Gates of the LORD’s Dwelling Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. Teaching Points Restoration of WorshipHezekiah's reforms highlight the importance of returning to God-ordained practices. In our lives, we should seek to align our worship with biblical principles. Role of Spiritual Leaders The priests and Levites had specific roles, emphasizing the need for order and dedication in spiritual leadership. Today, church leaders should be committed to their God-given responsibilities. Sacrificial Living The offerings symbolize dedication and atonement. Christians are called to live sacrificially, offering themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). Thanksgiving and Praise Integral to worship, these elements should be a regular part of our spiritual life, fostering a heart of gratitude and reverence towards God. Community Worship The temple services were communal, reminding us of the importance of gathering together for worship and mutual edification. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 31:2?2. How does 2 Chronicles 31:2 emphasize the importance of organized worship in church? 3. What roles did Hezekiah assign to priests and Levites in 2 Chronicles 31:2? 4. How can we apply Hezekiah's leadership model in our church communities today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 31:2 and New Testament church practices? 6. How does this verse encourage us to support our church leaders and ministries? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 31:2 reveal about the organization of temple worship in ancient Israel? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 31:2 reflect the religious reforms of King Hezekiah? 9. Why were divisions among priests and Levites significant in 2 Chronicles 31:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31? 11. Are there any scientific or historical indications that the laws in Leviticus 21 were uniformly enforced or widely practiced in ancient Israel? 12. In 2 Chronicles 31:4, why is there no historical or extra-biblical record supporting Hezekiah’s decree that provided consistent resources to priests and Levites? 13. In 2 Chronicles 31:9-10, how plausible is it that the abundance of tithes was so great it formed 'heaps' for months, given the limited agricultural capacity of the region? 14. In 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? What Does 2 Chronicles 31:2 Mean Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and LevitesHezekiah stepped into a nation whose worship life had been crippled by years of neglect (2 Chronicles 29:3–11; 2 Kings 18:4). His first priority after cleansing the temple was to put God’s servants back where God had originally placed them. David and Solomon had organized twenty-four priestly courses and distinct Levitical guilds (1 Chronicles 23–26), but those lines had blurred during Ahaz’s apostasy (2 Chronicles 28:24). By “reestablishing” them, Hezekiah honored God’s revealed order and showed that real revival restores, rather than re-invents, what Scripture prescribes. Each of them according to their duties Every priest and every Levite returned to a clearly defined task: • Priests—handled sacrifices, incense, and direct altar service (Exodus 28:1; Numbers 18:1–7). • Levites—supported the priests, guarded the gates, played instruments, taught the Law (Numbers 3:5–10; 2 Chronicles 23:4). Hezekiah’s reform protected both dignity and accountability. When people know their God-given lane, ministry flourishes (Romans 12:4–8; 1 Corinthians 12:18). The king refused a one-size-fits-all approach; he matched gifting with assignment just as the Lord had ordered centuries earlier. For the burnt offerings and peace offerings Temple life centered on sacrifice. • Burnt offering: total consecration to God (Leviticus 1:3-9). • Peace offering: fellowship and shared joy in His presence (Leviticus 7:11-15). Hezekiah ensured a steady schedule of both (2 Chronicles 29:20-24, 31-35), because sin must be atoned for and communion must be celebrated. The daily morning and evening burnt offerings (Exodus 29:38-42) proclaimed constant dependence on grace; voluntary peace offerings testified that reconciled people delight in their Redeemer (Psalm 116:17). For ministry “Ministry” here covers every act of temple service—including cleaning vessels, tending lamps, distributing tithes, and instructing the people (2 Chronicles 31:4; Nehemiah 12:44-47). By delegating these tasks, Hezekiah prevented burnout among leaders and kept worship from becoming a spectator event. Numbers 18:6 reminds us that Levites were “given wholly to the LORD” for this very reason. For giving thanks Thanksgiving was not an optional extra; it was built into the liturgy (1 Chronicles 16:4, 34). Certain Levites stood each morning “to give thanks and praise to the LORD” (1 Chronicles 23:30). Gratitude aligns hearts with God’s goodness, turning duty into delight (Psalm 50:23; Colossians 3:15). Hezekiah revived that rhythm, ensuring that the nation’s first words to God were “Thank You,” not “Give me.” And for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling Music filled the temple courts (2 Chronicles 5:13; 29:27-28). Gate areas functioned like amplifiers, carrying sound across Jerusalem (Psalm 100:4). By stationing singers there, Hezekiah invited worshipers to join the chorus before they even entered. Praising God at the threshold proclaims that access to Him is cause for celebration (Psalm 84:10). The king knew that when truth is sung, it sinks deeper (Ephesians 5:19). summary 2 Chronicles 31:2 captures the heartbeat of Hezekiah’s revival: restore God’s order, honor every calling, and saturate worship with sacrifice, service, gratitude, and praise. When leaders value Scripture’s blueprint and people embrace their ordained roles, the whole community meets God in power and joy. (2) The courses . . . their courses.--Hezekiah restored the system of service in rotation, ascribed to David. (Comp. 2Chronicles 8:14, "according to the order of David.")Every man according to his service.--See the same phrase in Numbers 7:5; Numbers 7:7. Literally, after the mouth (i.e., rule, prescription) of his service. The priests and Levites.--Literally, to the priests and Levites. The words depend upon those which immediately precede. LXX., ??? ??? ????????? ??????? ???? ??? ?????? ??????????? ???? ???????? ??? ???? ????????. To minister . . . praise.--The chronicler's usual definition of the Levitical functions. In the gates . . . Lord.--Literally, in the gates of the camps of Jehovah. Comp. 1Chronicles 9:18-19, where the phrase is explained. . . . Verse 2. - And Hezekiah appointed the courses. The twenty-fourth and following two chapters of 1 Chronicles give in full the appointment and arrangement of these courses, now again thrown out of order. Appointed; Hebrew, וַיַּעֲמֵר. It is equivalent to saying Hezekiah re-established the courses. Of the tents. The word is not "tents," but the expressive and emphatic "camps" (מַחֲגות). Order of the divinest kind, discipline of the most perfect sort, are the glory of the temple and temple service of old, of the Church, her ministers, her members, and all her pious work of more modern date.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Hezekiahיְחִזְקִיָּ֡הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites reestablished וַיַּעֲמֵ֣ד (way·ya·‘ă·mêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations the divisions מַחְלְק֣וֹת (maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4256: Division, course of the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest and Levites— וְ֠הַלְוִיִּם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi each אִ֣ישׁ ׀ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person corresponding to כְּפִ֣י (kə·p̄î) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to their service עֲבֹדָת֗וֹ (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5656: Work of any kind among the priests לַכֹּהֲנִים֙ (lak·kō·hă·nîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest and Levites— וְלַלְוִיִּ֔ם (wə·lal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi for the burnt offerings לְעֹלָ֖ה (lə·‘ō·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering and peace offerings, וְלִשְׁלָמִ֑ים (wə·liš·lā·mîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering for ministry, לְשָׁרֵת֙ (lə·šā·rêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to for giving thanks, וּלְהֹד֣וֹת (ū·lə·hō·ḏō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan and for singing praises וּלְהַלֵּ֔ל (ū·lə·hal·lêl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1984: To shine at the gates בְּשַׁעֲרֵ֖י (bə·ša·‘ă·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of the LORD's יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH dwelling. מַחֲנ֥וֹת (ma·ḥă·nō·wṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army Links 2 Chronicles 31:2 NIV2 Chronicles 31:2 NLT 2 Chronicles 31:2 ESV 2 Chronicles 31:2 NASB 2 Chronicles 31:2 KJV 2 Chronicles 31:2 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 31:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 31:2 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 31:2 French Bible 2 Chronicles 31:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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