What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 31:14? Kore son of Imnah the Levite • “Kore son of Imnah the Levite” (2 Chronicles 31:14) identifies a real man, a member of the Levitical tribe charged with temple service (cf. 2 Chronicles 29:12–14). • Levites had been set apart generations earlier for ministry around the tabernacle and later the temple (Numbers 3:5–10). • Kore’s ancestry underscores God’s faithfulness in preserving a lineage devoted to worship, even after Judah’s prolonged neglect of temple duties (2 Chronicles 29:6–11). the keeper of the East Gate • Levites guarded the temple gates to protect holiness and order (1 Chronicles 9:17–27). • The East Gate, facing the rising sun, symbolized fresh beginnings and was the principal entrance for worshipers (Ezekiel 43:1–2). • Serving there placed Kore at a strategic point of both security and welcome, reflecting Psalm 84:10, “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God …” was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God • Freewill offerings were voluntary gifts above required tithes (Deuteronomy 12:6; Ezra 1:4). • After Hezekiah’s reforms reignited devotion, the people brought these offerings in abundance (2 Chronicles 31:3–5). • Kore’s oversight affirms God’s pattern of appointing trustworthy stewards for His resources (1 Colossians 4:2). distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts • Contributions (terumah) and “consecrated gifts” included tithes, dedicated items, and firstfruits set apart for priests, Levites, widows, and orphans (Numbers 18:8–13; Deuteronomy 14:28–29). • Kore supervised equitable distribution so temple workers could focus on ministry (Nehemiah 13:10–13). • His faithful administration ensured that worship, teaching, and daily sacrifices continued unhindered, fulfilling Malachi 3:10’s call to “bring the whole tithe into the storehouse.” summary 2 Chronicles 31:14 spotlights Kore, a Levite gatekeeper whom King Hezekiah entrusted with managing and distributing voluntary offerings. His lineage, position at the East Gate, and careful stewardship illustrate how God raises dependable servants to safeguard purity, facilitate worship, and channel the people’s generosity into sustained, God-honoring ministry. |
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