Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the temple of God, which the Levites who were the gatekeepers had collected from the people of Manasseh, Ephraim and the entire remnant of Israel and from all the people of Judah and Benjamin and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. New Living Translation They gave Hilkiah the high priest the money that had been collected by the Levites who served as gatekeepers at the Temple of God. The gifts were brought by people from Manasseh, Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, as well as from all Judah, Benjamin, and the people of Jerusalem. English Standard Version They came to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the keepers of the threshold, had collected from Manasseh and Ephraim and from all the remnant of Israel and from all Judah and Benjamin and from the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. Berean Literal Bible And they came to Hilkiah the high priest, and they gave the silver that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites who kept the doors had gathered from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin, and from those dwelling in Jerusalem. King James Bible And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem. New King James Version When they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites who kept the doors had gathered from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and which they had brought back to Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible They came to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the doorkeepers, had collected from Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. NASB 1995 They came to Hilkiah the high priest and delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the doorkeepers, had collected from Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. NASB 1977 And they came to Hilkiah the high priest and delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the doorkeepers, had collected from Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible And they came to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the doorkeepers, had gathered from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Amplified Bible When they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites, who guarded the doors, had collected from Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Berean Annotated Bible So they went to Hilkiah (my portion is YHWH) the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God {Elohim}, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh (causing to forget) and Ephraim (doubly fruitful), from all the remnant of Israel (he wrestles with God), from all Judah (praised) and Benjamin (son of the right hand), and from the people of Jerusalem (city of peace). Christian Standard Bible So they went to the high priest Hilkiah and gave him the silver brought into God’s temple. The Levites and the doorkeepers had collected it from Manasseh, Ephraim, and from the entire remnant of Israel, and from all Judah, Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible So they went to Hilkiah the high priest, and gave him the money brought into God’s temple. The Levites and the doorkeepers had collected money from Manasseh, Ephraim, and from the entire remnant of Israel, and from all Judah, Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. American Standard Version And they came to Hilkiah the high priest, and delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the keepers of the threshold, had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin, and of the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version These three men went to Hilkiah the high priest. They gave him the money that the Levite guards had collected from the people of West Manasseh, Ephraim, and the rest of Israel, as well as those living in Judah, Benjamin, and Jerusalem. English Revised Version And they came to Hilkiah the high priest, and delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the keepers of the door, had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin, and of the inhabitants of Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation They came to the chief priest Hilkiah and gave him the money that had been brought to God's temple, the money that the Levite doorkeepers had collected from the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all who were left in Israel, from everyone in the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, and from the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Good News Translation The money that the Levite guards had collected in the Temple was turned over to Hilkiah the High Priest. (It had been collected from the people of Ephraim and Manasseh and the rest of the Northern Kingdom, and from the people of Judah, Benjamin, and Jerusalem.) International Standard Version They approached Hilkiah the high priest and delivered to him the money that had been brought into God's Temple that the descendants of Levi and gatekeepers had collected from Manasseh, Ephraim, the surviving Israelis, Judah, Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. NET Bible They went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the silver that had been brought to God's temple. The Levites who guarded the door had collected it from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim and from all who were left in Israel, as well as from all the people of Judah and Benjamin and the residents of Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible They came to Hilkiah the high priest, and delivered the money that was brought into God's house, which the Levites, the keepers of the threshold, had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin, and of the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had collected from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. World English Bible They came to Hilkiah the high priest and delivered the money that was brought into God’s house, which the Levites, the keepers of the threshold, had gathered from the hands of Manasseh, Ephraim, of all the remnant of Israel, of all Judah and Benjamin, and of the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they come to Hilkiah the high priest, and they give the money that is brought into the house of God, that the Levites, keeping the threshold, have gathered from the hand of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah, and Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Berean Literal Bible And they came to Hilkiah the high priest, and they gave the silver that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites who kept the doors had gathered from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin, and from those dwelling in Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation And they come in unto Hilkiah the high priest, and they give the money that is brought in to the house of God, that the Levites, keeping the threshold, have gathered from the hand of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah, and Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Smith's Literal Translation And they will come to Hilkiah the great priest, and they will give the silver being brought to the house of God, which the Levites watching the threshold gathered from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin; and they will turn back to Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they came to Helcias the high priest: and received of him the money which had been brought into the house of the Lord, and which the Levites and porters had gathered together from Manasses, and Ephraim, and all the remnant of Israel, and from all Juda, and Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Catholic Public Domain Version And they went to Hilkiah, the high priest. And having accepted from him the money which had been brought into the house of the Lord, and which the Levites and porters had gathered together from Manasseh, and Ephraim, and the entire remnant of Israel, and also from all of Judah, and Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, New American Bible They came to Hilkiah the high priest and turned over the money brought to the house of God which the Levites, the guardians of the threshold, had collected from Manasseh, Ephraim, and all the remnant of Israel, as well as from all of Judah, Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version They came to the high priest Hilkiah and delivered the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the keepers of the threshold, had collected from Manasseh and Ephraim and from all the remnant of Israel and from all Judah and Benjamin and from the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, which the Levites the keepers of the doors had collected from Manasseh and Ephraim and from all the remnant of Israel and from all Judah and Benjamin and from all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they came to Khelqia the Great Priest and they gave the money that came to the house of LORD JEHOVAH which the Levites the Guards of the doors collected from the hand of Menasheh and of Aphreim, and from the hand of all Israel, and from all Yehuda and Benjamin, and from all of the inhabitants of Jerusalem. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they came to Hilkiah the high priest, and delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites, the keepers of the door, had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin, and they returned to Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they came to Chelcias the high priest, and gave the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites who kept the gate collected of the hand of Manasse and Ephraim, and of the princes, and of every one that was left in Israel, and of the children of Juda and Benjamin, and of the dwellers in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Repairs the Temple8Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. 9So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites at the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, Judah, and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. 10They put it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work of the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD.… Cross References So they went to Hilkiah the high priest 2 Kings 22:4 “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. 2 Kings 22:8 Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it. 2 Kings 23:4 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, 2 Kings 22:5-7 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. / But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” 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.” 2 Chronicles 24:4 Some time later, Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the LORD. which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected 2 Chronicles 23:19 He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter. 2 Kings 12:9 Then Jehoiada the priest took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one enters the house of the LORD. There the priests who guarded the threshold put all the money brought into the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 24:5-6 So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. / So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?” from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, 2 Chronicles 30:10-11 And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the people scorned and mocked them. / Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 30:6 At the command of the king, the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: “Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria. 2 Chronicles 30:18-19 A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone / who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” from all Judah and Benjamin, 2 Chronicles 15:9 And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. 2 Chronicles 11:12 He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. Ezra 1:5 So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. and from the people of Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 24:8-10 At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD. / And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness. / All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. Treasury of Scripture And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem. Hilkiah 2 Chronicles 34:14,15,18,20,22 And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found a book of the law of the LORD given by Moses… 2 Kings 22:4 Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people: 2 Kings 23:4 And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel. they delivered 2 Chronicles 24:11-14 Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king's office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and the high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance… 2 Kings 22:5-7 And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which is in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house, … Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Manasseh 2 Chronicles 30:10,18 So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them… 2 Chronicles 31:1 Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present went out to the cities of Judah, and brake the images in pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the children of Israel returned, every man to his possession, into their own cities. 2 Chronicles 34:7 And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, and had beaten the graven images into powder, and cut down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Benjamin Collected Delivered Door Doors Ephraim Gathered Hand High Hilkiah House Inhabitants Israel Jerusalem Judah Keepers Kept Levites Manasseh Money Priest Remnant ThresholdJump to Next Benjamin Collected Delivered Door Doors Ephraim Gathered Hand High Hilkiah House Inhabitants Israel Jerusalem Judah Keepers Kept Levites Manasseh Money Priest Remnant Threshold2 Chronicles 34 1. Josiah's good reign3. He destroys idolatry 8. He takes order for the repair of the temple 14. Hilkiah, having found a book of the law, 21. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord 23. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time 29. Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God So they went to Hilkiah the high priest Hilkiah was the high priest during the reign of King Josiah, a time of significant religious reform in Judah. The high priest held a crucial role in maintaining the spiritual integrity of the nation, overseeing temple worship, and ensuring adherence to the Law. Hilkiah's discovery of the Book of the Law later in this chapter is pivotal, leading to a national revival. His position underscores the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding the people back to covenant faithfulness. and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel from all Judah and Benjamin and from the people of Jerusalem Persons / Places / Events 1. Hilkiah the High PriestHilkiah was the high priest during the reign of King Josiah. He played a crucial role in the religious reforms by rediscovering the Book of the Law in the temple. 2. The Levites The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties. In this context, they were responsible for collecting money for temple repairs. 3. Manasseh and Ephraim These were two of the tribes of Israel. Their mention indicates the widespread participation in the temple restoration project. 4. Judah and Benjamin These tribes formed the southern kingdom of Judah. Their involvement highlights the unity among the Israelites in supporting the temple. 5. The House of God (Temple) The temple in Jerusalem was the central place of worship for the Israelites. It was in need of repair, prompting the collection of funds. Teaching Points The Importance of StewardshipThe collection of money for temple repairs underscores the responsibility of God's people to steward resources for His work. We are called to support the church and its mission today. Unity in Worship The involvement of various tribes highlights the unity among God's people. In our churches, we should strive for unity in purpose and action, working together for God's glory. Revival through God's Word The rediscovery of the Book of the Law led to spiritual revival. Personal and communal revival often begins with a return to Scripture, emphasizing the need for regular Bible study and application. Role of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal Hilkiah's role as high priest was pivotal in the reforms. Spiritual leaders today have a responsibility to guide their congregations back to biblical truths. Generosity as Worship The act of giving for temple repairs was an expression of worship. Our generosity should reflect our devotion to God and His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:9?2. How does 2 Chronicles 34:9 demonstrate faithful stewardship of God's resources today? 3. What role did the Levites play in 2 Chronicles 34:9, and why important? 4. How can we apply the generosity shown in 2 Chronicles 34:9 to our lives? 5. How does 2 Chronicles 34:9 connect with New Testament teachings on giving? 6. What does 2 Chronicles 34:9 teach about community involvement in God's work? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 34:9 reflect the importance of temple restoration in ancient Israelite society? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 34:9 reveal about the role of Levites in managing temple funds? 9. How does the collection of money in 2 Chronicles 34:9 demonstrate communal responsibility in worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records? 12. How does the acceptance of ritually unclean participants in 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 fit with strict purification laws found elsewhere in the Old Testament? 13. (2 Chronicles 34:22-28) Why would King Josiah consult the prophetess Huldah instead of better-known prophets like Jeremiah, if both were contemporaries? 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 34:9 Mean So they went to Hilkiah the high priest“They” are the royal envoys sent by King Josiah (2 Chron 34:8). By coming straight to Hilkiah, they acknowledge the God-ordained leadership of the high priest, just as earlier generations had done with Aaron’s line (Exodus 28:1; Malachi 2:7). The text underscores that real reform always runs through the spiritual authority God has put in place—never around it. Similar respect for priestly oversight is seen when Joash repaired the temple (2 Chron 24:11; 2 Kings 12:4-5). and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God The funds were already “in the house,” meaning the people had freely offered them before any construction began (compare 1 Chron 29:6-9). The transfer to Hilkiah shows transparent stewardship: what belongs to God is handled by God’s servants for God’s purposes, echoing Paul’s later call for financial integrity (2 Corinthians 8:20-21). Helpful observations: • Money given to God’s work should flow through accountable channels. • Resources placed in God’s house are for God’s glory, not human agendas (Matthew 6:19-21). which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected The gatekeeping Levites (1 Chron 9:17-27) monitored entry points and, in this season, the offering chests (2 Kings 12:9-10). Their diligence models faithful service in seemingly routine roles—jobs that keep worship ordered and secure (1 Corinthians 12:22-25). Bullet points of their service: • Guarding holiness by regulating access (Numbers 1:53). • Gathering gifts without skimming or favoritism (Proverbs 11:1). • Delivering the whole sum untouched to the priesthood (2 Chron 24:12-13). from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel Even after the northern kingdom’s exile (2 Kings 17:6), scattered Israelites still cared about the Jerusalem temple. Their participation fulfills God’s promise of a remnant (Isaiah 10:20-22) and previews future regathering (Jeremiah 31:7-9). It also mirrors Hezekiah’s earlier invitation to the north for Passover (2 Chron 30:18-20). Unity around true worship is stronger than political boundaries. from all Judah and Benjamin These two tribes made up the southern kingdom. Their giving shows the heart response Josiah’s reforms were sparking (2 Chron 34:3-7). Like Asa before him, Josiah rekindled covenant faithfulness among Judah and Benjamin (2 Chron 15:8-10). Obedience to God often begins at home before it spreads outward (Acts 1:8). and from the people of Jerusalem The city closest to the temple did not assume that “others will cover the cost.” They gave as eagerly as distant tribes (Psalm 122:1,9). Local believers who enjoy the immediate benefits of a ministry should also lead in supporting it (Galatians 6:6). summary 2 Chronicles 34:9 describes the trustworthy transfer of voluntary offerings—gathered from every corner of the covenant community—to the high priest for temple restoration. The verse highlights: • Respect for God-appointed leadership. • Transparent, accountable handling of resources. • Unified generosity that bridges tribal and geographic lines. Taken literally, the text calls today’s believers to the same integrity, unity, and zeal in funding the work of God. (9) And when they came . . . they delivered.--And they came . . . and they gave. In 2Kings 22:3-7, the contents of 2Chronicles 34:9-12 a are given in the form of the king's instructions to Shaphan. Here we are told that those instructions were carried out. "They delivered (wayyitt?n-) is substituted for the difficult w?yatt?m of Kings (i.e., "and let him pay out").From the hand of Manasseh . . . Benjamin.--Kings, "from the people." Reuss oddly imagines that these words denote "a kind of organised collection throughout all Palestine," and then proceeds to draw an inference unfavourable to the chronicler. And they returned to Jerusalem.--This is the meaning of the Qri or Hebrew margin. The Hebrew text has, "and the inhabitants of Jerusalem," which is correct. Verse 9. - Hilkiah the high priest. Of Hilkiah's ancestors and descendants we learn something in the following references: 1 Chronicles 6:13, 14; 1 Chronicles 9:11; 2 Kings 25:18; Nehemiah 11:11; Ezra 7:1. They delivered. This means that Hilkiah's people delivered of what they had collected to Shaphan and his colleagues, who again in their turn (ver. 10) "put it into the hand of the workmen,' etc. This is certainly the meaning of 2 Kings 22:4-9. And they returned to Jerusalem; translate, and of the dwellers in Jerusalem. Note Keri, and see 2 Chronicles 35:18; and Septuagint rendering here and there.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So they wentוַיָּבֹ֜אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Hilkiah חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ ׀ (ḥil·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2518: Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites the high הַגָּד֗וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent priest הַכֹּהֵ֣ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest and gave וַֽיִּתְּנוּ֮ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the money הַכֶּסֶף֮ (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money that had been brought הַמּוּבָ֣א (ham·mū·ḇā) Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go into the house בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God, אֱלֹהִים֒ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative which אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Levites הַלְוִיִּם֩ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi [at] שֹׁמְרֵ֨י (šō·mə·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the doors הַסַּ֜ף (has·sap̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5592: A vestibule, a dish had collected אָסְפֽוּ־ (’ā·sə·p̄ū-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove from the [people] מִיַּ֧ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites and Ephraim, וְאֶפְרַ֗יִם (wə·’ep̄·ra·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory from all וּמִכֹּל֙ (ū·mik·kōl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the remnant שְׁאֵרִ֣ית (šə·’ê·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Judah, יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Benjamin, וּבִנְיָמִ֑ן (ū·ḇin·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites and from the people וַיָּשֻׁ֖בוּ (way·yā·šu·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem. יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links 2 Chronicles 34:9 NIV2 Chronicles 34:9 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:9 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:9 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:9 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:9 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 34:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 34:9 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 34:9 French Bible 2 Chronicles 34:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:9 They came to Hilkiah the high priest (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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