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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. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/34.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/34.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/34.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/34.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So they went to Hilkiah the high priest, and gave him the money brought into God&#8217s 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. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/34.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/34.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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.) <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/34.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/34.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/34.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And 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, <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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, <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And 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, <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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, <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/34.htm">New American Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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 they returned to Jerusalem. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=9173" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Josiah Repairs the Temple</a> 8Now 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. 9<a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">So they went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: ḥil·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the high</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the money</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ham·mū·ḇā (Art:: V-Hofal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">that had been brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">into the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·mə·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/5592.htm" title="5592: has·sap̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- A vestibule, a dish. From caphaph, in its original sense of containing; a vestibule; also a dish.">the doors</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: ’ā·sə·p̄ū- (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">had collected</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Manasseh</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: wə·’ep̄·ra·yim (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Ephraim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·mik·kōl (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">from all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7611.htm" title="7611: šə·’ê·rîṯ (N-fsc) -- Rest, residue, remnant, remainder. From sha'ar; a remainder or residual portion.">the remnant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·mik·kāl- (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ū·ḇin·yā·min (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Benjamin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·yō·šə·ḇē (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and from the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem.</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4-7</a> “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. / 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. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">2 Chronicles 24:9-14</a> 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. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3-9</a> In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. / Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side. / “Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11-12</a> Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. / And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-8.htm">2 Chronicles 35:8</a> His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls. <a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Nehemiah 10:32-39</a> We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God. / We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law. ... <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Nehemiah 13:10-14</a> I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ... <a href="/exodus/35-4.htm">Exodus 35:4-9</a> Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ... <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3-7</a> They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a> Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ... <a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24-30</a> Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, / and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, ... <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a> As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ... <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a> Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ... <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-37</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ... <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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<a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">2 Chronicles 34:14,15,18,20,22</a> 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… <a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4</a> 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:<a href="/2_kings/23-4.htm">2 Kings 23:4</a> 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<a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">2 Chronicles 24:11-14</a> 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… <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">2 Kings 22:5-7</a> 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, … <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a> 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<a href="/2_chronicles/30-10.htm">2 Chronicles 30:10,18</a> 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… <a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">2 Chronicles 31:1</a> 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.<a href="/2_chronicles/34-7.htm">2 Chronicles 34:7</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-24.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-17.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Door</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-7.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-6.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-11.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-9.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-5.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-23.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-6.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">Money</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">Threshold</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/34-32.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-14.htm">Door</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-24.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-22.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-11.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-21.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-11.htm">Money</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-20.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Threshold</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 34</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-1.htm">Josiah's good reign</a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-3.htm">He destroys idolatry</a> 8. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">He takes order for the repair of the temple</a> 14. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Hilkiah, having found a book of the law, </a> 21. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-21.htm">Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord</a> 23. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-23.htm">Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time</a> 29. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-29.htm">Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>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 The money mentioned here was collected for the purpose of repairing the temple, which had fallen into disrepair during the reigns of previous kings who had led the nation into idolatry. This act of giving reflects a communal effort to restore proper worship and reverence for God. The temple, as the central place of worship, symbolized God's presence among His people, and its restoration was a physical manifestation of spiritual renewal.which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties. Those who guarded the doors were responsible for the security and sanctity of the temple, ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter. Their role in collecting money highlights their trusted position and the organized effort to gather resources for the temple's restoration. This also reflects the broader Levitical responsibility for the care and maintenance of the temple.from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel Manasseh and Ephraim were tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, which had been conquered by Assyria. The mention of a remnant indicates that some Israelites remained in the land or had returned. This collection from the remnant signifies a unifying effort among the tribes, despite the political division between Israel and Judah. It points to a hope for reunification and collective worship of Yahweh.from all Judah and Benjamin Judah and Benjamin were the two tribes that made up the southern kingdom of Judah. Their inclusion in the collection effort shows the commitment of the southern kingdom to the temple's restoration. This reflects the centrality of the temple in Jerusalem as the heart of religious life for the people of Judah and their dedication to returning to the worship of the one true God.and from the people of Jerusalem Jerusalem, as the capital city and the location of the temple, was the spiritual and political center of Judah. The involvement of its inhabitants in the collection effort underscores the city's significance in the religious reforms initiated by King Josiah. The people of Jerusalem played a crucial role in supporting the king's efforts to restore the temple and renew the covenant with God, setting an example for the rest of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hilkiah_the_high_priest.htm">Hilkiah the High Priest</a> Hilkiah 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a> 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. <a href="/topical/m/manasseh_and_ephraim.htm">Manasseh and Ephraim</a> These were two of the tribes of Israel. Their mention indicates the widespread participation in the temple restoration project. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judah_and_benjamin.htm">Judah and Benjamin</a> These tribes formed the southern kingdom of Judah. Their involvement highlights the unity among the Israelites in supporting the temple. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_god.htm">The House of God (Temple)</a> The temple in Jerusalem was the central place of worship for the Israelites. It was in need of repair, prompting the collection of funds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_stewardship.htm">The Importance of Stewardship</a> The 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. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a> 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. <a href="/topical/r/revival_through_god's_word.htm">Revival through God's Word</a> 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. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">Role of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal</a> 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. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> The act of giving for temple repairs was an expression of worship. Our generosity should reflect our devotion to God and His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">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?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_chr_30_17-20_fit_with_ot_laws.htm">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?</a> <a href="/q/why_consult_huldah_over_jeremiah.htm">(2 Chronicles 34:22-28) Why would King Josiah consult the prophetess Huldah instead of better-known prophets like Jeremiah, if both were contemporaries?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_35_18_ignore_hezekiah's_passover.htm">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?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) And when they came . . . they delivered.--And they came . . . and they gave. In <a href="/context/2_kings/22-3.htm" title="And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, that the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the LORD, saying,">2Kings 22:3-7</a>, the contents of <a href="/context/2_chronicles/34-9.htm" title="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.">2Chronicles 34:9-12</a> 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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Hilkiah the high priest. Of Hilkiah's ancestors and descendants we learn something in the following references: <a href="/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13, 14</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">1 Chronicles 9:11</a>; <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a>; <a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1</a>. 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 <a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4-9</a>. And they returned to Jerusalem; translate, and of the dwellers in Jerusalem. Note Keri, and see <a href="/2_chronicles/35-18.htm">2 Chronicles 35:18</a>; and Septuagint rendering here and there. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So they went וַיָּבֹ֜אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Hilkiah חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ ׀ (ḥil·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites the high הַגָּד֗וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent priest הַכֹּהֵ֣ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest and gave וַֽיִּתְּנוּ֮ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set him אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the money הַכֶּסֶף֮ (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money that had been brought הַמּוּבָ֣א (ham·mū·ḇā) Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go into the house בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of God, אֱלֹהִים֒ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative which אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Levites הַלְוִיִּם֩ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi [at] שֹׁמְרֵ֨י (šō·mə·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the doors הַסַּ֜ף (has·sap̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5592.htm">Strong's 5592: </a> A vestibule, a dish had collected אָסְפֽוּ־ (’ā·sə·p̄ū-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove from the [people] מִיַּ֧ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the remnant שְׁאֵרִ֣ית (šə·’ê·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7611.htm">Strong's 7611: </a> Rest, residue, remnant, remainder of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Judah, יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem. יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:9 They came to Hilkiah the high priest (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 34:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 34:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 34:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 34:10" /></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>