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The distribution went to all who would come to the LORD’s Temple to perform their daily duties according to their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />except those enrolled by genealogy, males from three years old and upward—all who entered the house of the LORD as the duty of each day required—for their service according to their offices, by their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, <i>even</i> unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Besides those males from three years old and up who were written in the genealogy, they distributed to everyone who entered the house of the LORD his daily portion for the work of his service, by his division,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />without regard to their genealogical enrollment, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations—for their work in their duties according to their divisions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />without regard to their genealogical enrollment, to the males from thirty years old and upward— everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations— for their work in their duties according to their divisions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />without regard to their genealogical enrollment, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations—for their work in their duties according to their divisions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />without regard to their genealogical record, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of Yahweh for his daily obligations—for their service in their responsibilities according to their divisions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />without regard to their genealogical registration, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations—for their service in accordance with their duties by their divisions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In addition, they distributed it to males registered by genealogy three years old and above; to all who would enter the LORD’s temple for their daily duty, for their service in their responsibilities according to their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In addition, they distributed it to males registered by genealogy three years old and above; to all who would enter the LORD&#8217s temple for their daily duty, for their service in their responsibilities according to their divisions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />besides them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of Jehovah, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />beside them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of the LORD, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their charges according to their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They were appointed to distribute them to males who were at least three years old. The way they were enrolled in the genealogical records did not matter. The six men who served under Kore were to distribute the offerings to everyone who went to the LORD's temple to perform the daily service that each division was responsible for.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and not by clans. They gave a share to all males thirty years of age or older who had daily responsibilities in the Temple in accordance with their positions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />without regard to genealogical enrollment, to every male 30 years old and older—that is, to everyone who entered the LORD's Temple as their duty obligations required—for their work and duties according to their divisions <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older?to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They made disbursements to all the males three years old and up who were listed in the genealogical records--to all who would enter the LORD's temple to serve on a daily basis and fulfill their duties as assigned to their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />besides those who were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into the house of the LORD, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Besides their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even to every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />in addition to those who were listed by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into Yahweh’s house, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />apart from their genealogy, to males from a son of three years and upward, to everyone who has gone into the house of YHWH, by the matter of a day in its day, for their service in their charges, according to their divisions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> apart from their genealogy, to males from a son of three years and upward, to every one who hath gone in to the house of Jehovah, by the matter of a day in its day, for their service in their charges, according to their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Besides their enrolling to males from the son of three years and above, to all coming to the house of Jehovah, for the word of a day in its day for their service in their watches according to their divisions.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Besides the males from three years old and upward, to all that went into the temple of the Lord, and whatsoever there was need of in the ministry, and their offices according to their courses, day by day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />(except for the males from three years old and upward) for all who were entering the temple of the Lord, and for whatever was needed for the ministry, throughout each day, as well as for the observances according to their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There was also a register by ancestral houses of males three years of age and over, for all priests who were eligible to enter the house of the LORD according to the daily schedule to fulfill their service in the order of their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />except those enrolled by genealogy, males from three years old and upwards, all who entered the house of the LORD as the duty of each day required, for their service according to their offices, by their divisions.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Besides that which is due to the males from three years old and upward, even to every one who entered into the house of the LORD, their daily portion for their service in their duties according to their divisions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Outside of what is right for the males from a son three years old and above, to everyone whoever enters the house of LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />beside them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of the LORD, for his daily portion, for their service in their charges according to their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />besides the increase of males from three years old and upward, to every one entering into the house of the Lord, <i>a portion</i> according to a daily rate, for service in the daily courses of their order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=8273" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Hezekiah Organizes the Priests</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: mil·lə·ḇaḏ (Prep-m, Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Separation, a part. ">In addition,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: liz·ḵā·rîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">they distributed portions to the males</a> <a href="/hebrew/3187.htm" title="3187: hiṯ·yaḥ·śām (V-Hitpael-Inf:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from yachas; to enroll by pedigree.">registered by genealogy</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šā·lō·wōš (Number-fs) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">who were three</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·ben (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years of age</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: ū·lə·ma‘·lāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">or older—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">who would enter</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">for their daily</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·w·mōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: liḏ·ḇar- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">duties</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: la·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏā·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">for service</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: bə·miš·mə·rō·w·ṯām (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">in the responsibilities</a> <a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: kə·maḥ·lə·qō·w·ṯê·hem (Prep-k:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">of their divisions—</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>and 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a></span><br />Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1-8</a></span><br />The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26-33</a></span><br />But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. / They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. / Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-32</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">2 Chronicles 35:2-6</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a></span><br />Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a></span><br />Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even to every one that enters into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;</p><p class="hdg">his daily</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/21-22.htm">Leviticus 21:22,23</a></b></br> He shall eat the bread of his God, <i>both</i> of the most holy, and of the holy… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-8.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-17.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-2.htm">Entereth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-6.htm">Except</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-34.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-8.htm">Males</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-19.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">Required</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-14.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/1-4.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/job/22-4.htm">Entereth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Except</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Males</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Required</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-7.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">The people go forward in destroying idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">and provides for their work and maintenance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">The sincerity of Hezekiah</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This practice was part of the reforms initiated by King Hezekiah to ensure the proper functioning of temple services. The distribution of portions was a practical application of the law, as seen in <a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">Numbers 18:8-20</a>, where the Levites and priests were to receive their sustenance from the offerings brought by the people.<p><b>to the males registered by genealogy</b><br>Genealogical registration was crucial for maintaining the purity and order of the Levitical priesthood. This ensured that only those who were legitimate descendants of Levi could serve in the temple, as prescribed in the Torah (<a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a>). This practice underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in maintaining the sanctity of religious service.<p><b>who were three years of age or older</b><br>The mention of "three years of age or older" indicates the early involvement of Levites in temple service, though active service likely began at a later age. This early registration ensured that the community was aware of those who would eventually serve, reflecting the importance of preparing future generations for their roles in worship and service.<p><b>to all who would enter the house of the LORD</b><br>The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. This phrase emphasizes the sacredness of the temple and the significance of those who were permitted to enter and serve. The temple was not only a place of worship but also a symbol of God's presence among His people.<p><b>for their daily duties for service</b><br>Daily duties in the temple included a range of activities such as offering sacrifices, maintaining the temple's cleanliness, and conducting worship services. These duties were essential for the continuous worship of God and were a fulfillment of the commands given in the Mosaic Law (<a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">Exodus 29:38-42</a>).<p><b>in the responsibilities of their divisions</b><br>The Levites and priests were organized into divisions to manage the temple's operations efficiently. This division of labor is detailed in <a href="/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>, where King David established the divisions of the priests and Levites. This system ensured that temple services were conducted orderly and that each family had a role in the worship and service of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms, including the reorganization of the priestly and Levitical duties.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites_and_priests.htm">Levites and Priests</a></b><br>The religious leaders responsible for temple service and worship, receiving provisions as part of Hezekiah's reforms.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_the_lord.htm">House of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogical_records.htm">Genealogical Records</a></b><br>The records used to verify the lineage and eligibility of those serving in the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/daily_duties.htm">Daily Duties</a></b><br>The regular responsibilities and services performed by the Levites and priests in the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>The importance of organizing and providing for those who serve in ministry, ensuring they can fulfill their duties without distraction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_responsibility.htm">Generational Responsibility</a></b><br>The inclusion of males three years old and above signifies the importance of preparing the next generation for service in God's house.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_worship.htm">Commitment to Worship</a></b><br>Regular, organized worship is vital for maintaining a strong relationship with God and community cohesion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/biblical_order_and_structure.htm">Biblical Order and Structure</a></b><br>God values order and structure in worship, as seen in the detailed genealogical records and divisions of duties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The community's role in supporting those who serve in ministry, reflecting a collective responsibility for spiritual leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_casting_lots_in_the_bible.htm">What does casting lots mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_claim_levite_migration_to_judah.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 claim a Levite migration to Judah when there is minimal historical or archaeological support for such a major priestly exodus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Beside their genealogy.</span>--The verse is a parenthesis stating an exception, and should rather be rendered, "apart from their register of males from three years old and upward (to wit, the register) of all that came into the house of Jehovah for the daily portion (literally, <span class= "ital">for a day's matter in its day;</span> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm" title="Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.">2Chronicles 8:13</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm" title="For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.">Nehemiah 11:23</a>) for their service in their offices according to their divisions." The meaning is that the Levites who were on duty in the Temple, and whose names were registered as such, along with their male children of three years old and upwards, were not provided for by Cononiah and his associates, as they received their daily portion in the sanctuary itself. Children, it appears, were allowed to accompany their fathers to the Temple, and to eat with them of the sacrifices.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Beside their</span> <span class="cmt_word">genealogy of males</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> except (<span class="hebrew">מִלְבַד</span>) the family count of males, etc., the remainder of the verse describing those who are meant by the <span class="accented">excepted.</span> They were excepted because for themselves and their little ones, their daily present temple service brought their daily maintenance as of course. The "unto every one" of our version is misleading. Keil translates perspicuously, "of all those who entered the house of the Lord, to the daily portion for their service," etc. The glimpse of the picture of the little children fed for the sake of their fathers' sanctuary service, so true to the true religion even of nature, is a pleasant glimpse to catch. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In addition,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְּבַ֞ד</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lə·ḇaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they distributed to the males</span><br /><span class="heb">לִזְכָרִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(liz·ḵā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remembered, a male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">registered by genealogy</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְיַחְשָׂ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·yaḥ·śām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3187.htm">Strong's 3187: </a> </span><span class="str2">To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who were three</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁל֤וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years of age</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבֶּ֨ן</span> <span class="translit">(mib·ben)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or older—</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְמַ֔עְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ma‘·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who would enter</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the house</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵית־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for their daily</span><br /><span class="heb">י֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">duties</span><br /><span class="heb">לִדְבַר־</span> <span class="translit">(liḏ·ḇar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for service</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲב֣וֹדָתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the responsibilities</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁמְרוֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·mə·rō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guard, watch, charge, function</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their divisions.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמַחְלְקוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(kə·maḥ·lə·qō·w·ṯê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4256.htm">Strong's 4256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Division, course</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">2 Chronicles 31:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:16 Besides those who were reckoned by genealogy (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>