2 Chronicles 35:2
New International Version
He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the LORD’s temple.

New Living Translation
Josiah also assigned the priests to their duties and encouraged them in their work at the Temple of the LORD.

English Standard Version
He appointed the priests to their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

King James Bible
And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,

New King James Version
And he set the priests in their duties and encouraged them for the service of the house of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
He appointed the priests to their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

NASB 1995
He set the priests in their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

NASB 1977
And he set the priests in their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he caused the priests to stand in their responsibilities and strengthened them in the service of the house of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
He appointed the priests to their positions and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
He appointed the priests to their responsibilities and encouraged them to serve in the LORD’s temple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He appointed the priests to their responsibilities and encouraged them to serve in the LORD’s temple.

American Standard Version
And he set the priests in their offices, and encouraged them to the service of the house of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
On that day, Josiah made sure the priests knew what duties they were to do in the temple.

English Revised Version
And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Josiah appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them to serve in the LORD's temple.

Good News Translation
He assigned to the priests the duties they were to perform in the Temple and encouraged them to do them well.

International Standard Version
He appointed priests to their offices, encouraging them in their service at the LORD's Temple.

Majority Standard Bible
He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

NET Bible
He appointed the priests to fulfill their duties and encouraged them to carry out their service in the LORD's temple.

New Heart English Bible
He set the priests in their offices, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,

World English Bible
He set the priests in their offices and encouraged them in the service of Yahweh’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he stations the priests over their charges, and strengthens them for the service of the house of YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
and he stationeth the priests over their charges, and strengtheneth them for the service of the house of Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will cause the priests to stand upon their watches, and he will strengthen them to serve the house of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he set the priests in their offices, and exhorted them to minister in the house of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he appointed the priests in their offices, and he exhorted them to minister in the house of the Lord.

New American Bible
He reappointed the priests to their duties and confirmed them in the service of the LORD’s house.

New Revised Standard Version
He appointed the priests to their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he set the priests in their charges, and appointed them over the service of the house of the LORD,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he appointed Priests over their stations, and he appointed them over the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he appointed the priests at their charges, and encouraged them for the services of the house of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Josiah Restores the Passover
1Then Josiah celebrated the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. 2He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. 3To 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.…

Cross References
2 Kings 23:21-23
The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem.

Exodus 12:1-28
Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, / “This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year. / Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. ...

Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ...

2 Chronicles 30:1-27
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ...

1 Kings 9:25
Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple.

2 Chronicles 8:12-13
At that time Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD he had built in front of the portico. / He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Leviticus 23:4-8
These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times. / The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. / On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. ...

Numbers 9:1-14
In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai: / “The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” ...

Ezra 6:19-22
On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. / The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel. ...

Matthew 26:17-19
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

Mark 14:12-16
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ...

Luke 22:7-13
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. / Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” / “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. ...

John 2:13-23
When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. / In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. / So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. ...

John 13:1-30
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. / The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. / Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God. ...

Acts 12:3-4
And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. / He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.


Treasury of Scripture

And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,

charges

2 Chronicles 23:8,18
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…

2 Chronicles 31:2
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.

Numbers 18:5-7
And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel…

encouraged

2 Chronicles 29:5-11
And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place

2 Chronicles 31:2
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.

1 Chronicles 22:19
Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.

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He appointed
The Hebrew root for "appointed" is "יַעֲמֵד" (ya'amed), which conveys the act of setting or establishing something firmly. In the context of ancient Israel, this term underscores the authority and responsibility of leadership. King Josiah, in his role as a reformer, is depicted as taking decisive action to restore proper worship. This reflects a broader biblical theme of divine order and the importance of godly leadership in guiding the people back to covenant faithfulness.

the priests
The term "priests" comes from the Hebrew "כֹּהֲנִים" (kohanim). Priests in Israel held a sacred role as mediators between God and the people, responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the sanctity of the temple. Historically, the priesthood was established through Aaron, Moses' brother, and was integral to the religious life of Israel. Josiah's focus on the priests highlights his commitment to restoring the spiritual integrity of the nation by ensuring that those who served in the temple were properly positioned and prepared.

to their duties
The phrase "to their duties" is derived from the Hebrew "עֲבוֹדָה" (avodah), meaning service or work. This term is often associated with the worship and rituals performed in the temple. Josiah's action in assigning the priests to their duties emphasizes the importance of organized and dedicated service in the worship of God. It reflects a biblical principle that worship is not haphazard but requires intentionality and devotion.

and encouraged them
The Hebrew word for "encouraged" is "יַחֲזֵק" (yachazek), which means to strengthen or support. This action by Josiah is significant as it demonstrates his role not only as a king but as a spiritual leader who uplifts and motivates those serving in the temple. Encouragement is a powerful biblical theme, often associated with the Holy Spirit's work in empowering believers to fulfill their God-given roles.

in the service
The phrase "in the service" again relates to "עֲבוֹדָה" (avodah), emphasizing the active role of the priests in temple worship. This service was central to maintaining the covenant relationship between God and Israel. Josiah's reforms were aimed at revitalizing this service, ensuring that it was conducted according to divine standards and with sincere devotion.

of the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. The Hebrew term "בֵּית יְהוָה" (Beit Yahweh) signifies not just a physical structure but the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. Josiah's efforts to restore the temple service highlight the importance of the temple as a symbol of God's covenant and His desire to dwell with His people. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's redemptive plan and His call for holiness and worship.

(2) Set the priests in their charges.--Literally, over their wards (2Chronicles 8:14). The king appointed them to discharge their proper duties in connection with the rite.

Encouraged them.--By exhortation and instruction. (See an instance in 2Chronicles 29:5 seq.)

Verse 2. - Comp. 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 31:2; 1 Chronicles 23:32; and our notes in those places.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He appointed
וַיַּעֲמֵ֥ד (way·ya·‘ă·mêḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

the priests
הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

their duties
מִשְׁמְרוֹתָ֑ם (miš·mə·rō·w·ṯām)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function

and encouraged them
וַֽיְחַזְּקֵ֔ם (way·ḥaz·zə·qêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

in the service
לַעֲבוֹדַ֖ת (la·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

of the house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

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


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