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that of the Levites from twenty years old and upward was 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 />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 responsibilities and divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by 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 />and to the priests who were written in the genealogy according to their father’s house, and to the Levites from twenty years old and up according to their work, by their divisions,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />as well as the priests who were enrolled genealogically according to their fathers’ households, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, by their duties <i>and</i> their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />as well as the priests who were enrolled genealogically according to their fathers&#8217 households, and the Levites from twenty years old and upwards, by their duties and their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />as well as the priests who were enrolled genealogically according to their fathers’ households, and the Levites from twenty years old and upwards, by their duties <i>and</i> their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />as well as the priests who were recorded genealogically according to their fathers’ households, and the Levites from twenty years old and upwards, by their responsibilities <i>and</i> their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />as well as the priests who were registered genealogically according to their fathers’ households, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, by their duties and 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 />They distributed also to those recorded by genealogy of the priests by their ancestral families and the Levites twenty years old and above, by their responsibilities in 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 />They distributed also to those recorded by genealogy of the priests by their ancestral families and the Levites 20 years old and above, by their responsibilities in their divisions; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and them that were reckoned by genealogy of the priests by their fathers' houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their offices by their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The priests were listed in the official records by clans, and the Levites 20 years old and older were listed by their duties. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and them that were reckoned by genealogy of the priests by their fathers' houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by 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 to distribute offerings to the priests who were enrolled by families and to the Levites who were at least 20 years old. Distribution was based on the way they served in their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The priests were assigned their duties by clans, and the Levites twenty years of age or older were assigned theirs by work groups. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />as well as the priests who were enrolled in the genealogies according to their ancestral households. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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 responsibilities and 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 the priests listed in the genealogical records by their families, and to the Levites twenty years old and up, according to 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 />This is the enrollment of the priests by their fathers' houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their offices by 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 />Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges, by their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and those who were listed by genealogy of the priests by their fathers’ houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their offices by 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 />and the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and of the Levites, from a son of twenty years and upward, in their charges, in 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 /> and the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and of the Levites, from a son of twenty years and upward, in their charges, in 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 />And the enrolling of the priests for the house of their fathers, and the Levites from the son of twenty years and above, in their watches, by 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 />To the priests by their families, and to the Levites from the twentieth year and upward, by their classes and companies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, for the priests, by their families, and for the Levites, from the twentieth year and upward, by their orders and companies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The priests were inscribed in their family records according to their ancestral houses, as were the Levites twenty years of age and over according to their various offices and divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The enrollment of the priests was according to their ancestral houses; that of the Levites from twenty years old and upwards was 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 />And oil and wine were given to the priests and the Levites according to the house of their fathers, from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by 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 />And the accounting day by day for their services in their stations, in their divisions, and oil and wine was given to the Priests and for the Levites, for the house of their fathers, from a son twenty years old and above, in their stations, in their divisions.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and them that were reckoned by genealogy of the priests by their fathers' houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />This <i>is</i> the distribution of the priests according to the houses of their families; and the Levites in their daily courses from twenty years old and upward <i>were</i> in <i>their</i> order,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/31-17.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=8289" 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">16</span>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="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">to the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">enrolled according to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">their families</a> <a href="/hebrew/3188.htm" title="3188: hiṯ·ya·ḥêś (V-Hitpael-Inf) -- Genealogy. From yachas; a pedigree or family list.">in the genealogy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·wî·yim (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">as well as to the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">twenty</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·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: ū·lə·mā·‘ə·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/4931.htm" title="4931: bə·miš·mə·rō·w·ṯê·hem (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.">according to their duties</a> <a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: bə·maḥ·lə·qō·w·ṯê·hem (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">and divisions.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters in the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy.…<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="/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/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3-5</a></span><br />The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<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/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<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="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22-34</a></span><br />The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21</a></span><br />The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18</a></span><br />They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-23.htm">Numbers 8:23-26</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses, / “This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...<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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;</p><p class="hdg">genealogy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-15.htm">Numbers 3:15,20</a></b></br> Number the children of Levi after the house of their fathers, by their families: every male from a month old and upward shalt thou number them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-38.htm">Numbers 4:38,42,46</a></b></br> And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/17-2.htm">Numbers 17:2,3</a></b></br> Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of <i>their</i> fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man's name upon his rod… </p><p class="hdg">twenty</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a></b></br> From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Numbers 8:24</a></b></br> This <i>is it</i> that <i>belongeth</i> unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24,27</a></b></br> These <i>were</i> the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; <i>even</i> the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward… </p><p class="hdg">by their courses</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></b></br> And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20-31</a></b></br> And the rest of the sons of Levi <i>were these</i>: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-26:32</a></b></br> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Enrollment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">Families</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-22.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">Households</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-9.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">Names</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">Records</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/numbers/14-29.htm">Upwards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/job/38-24.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Enrollment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">Families</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-13.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">Households</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-6.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/2-62.htm">Names</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Records</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-21.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/job/5-7.htm">Upwards</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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The priests were descendants of Aaron, and their lineage was meticulously recorded to ensure that only those with the proper heritage could serve in the temple. This practice underscores the emphasis on holiness and order in worship, as seen in <a href="/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28:1</a>, where God commands Moses to bring Aaron and his sons to serve as priests. The genealogical records also reflect the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, as He preserves the line of priests to serve Him.<p><b>as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older</b><br>The Levites, distinct from the priests, were responsible for various duties in the temple, including music, maintenance, and assisting the priests. The age requirement of twenty years or older for service aligns with the instructions given in <a href="/numbers/4.htm">Numbers 4</a>, where Levites were counted for service from the age of thirty, but later adjusted to twenty in <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-27</a>. This change reflects the evolving needs of temple service and the practical considerations of managing a large and complex religious institution. The Levites' role is a reminder of the diverse gifts and callings within the body of believers, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-6</a>.<p><b>according to their responsibilities and divisions</b><br>The organization of the Levites into divisions and specific responsibilities illustrates the order and structure that characterized temple worship. This system ensured that the work of the temple was carried out efficiently and that each Levite knew their role, as detailed in <a href="/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24-26</a>. The divisions also allowed for a rotation of service, preventing burnout and ensuring that the temple was always adequately staffed. This structured approach to worship and service is echoed in the New Testament, where the church is described as a body with many parts, each with its own function (<a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-8</a>). The division of responsibilities among the Levites can also be seen as a type of Christ, who fulfills all roles perfectly as our High Priest, intercessor, and servant.<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/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>Descendants of Aaron, responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>Members of the tribe of Levi, assigned to assist the priests and manage the temple services.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogy.htm">Genealogy</a></b><br>The recorded lineage used to determine the rightful duties and roles within the temple service.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship where the temple was located and where these reforms were implemented.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_order_and_structure.htm">Importance of Order and Structure</a></b><br>God values order in worship and service, as seen in the detailed genealogical records and division of duties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_reforms.htm">Role of Leadership in Spiritual Reforms</a></b><br>Hezekiah's leadership demonstrates the impact a godly leader can have in restoring proper worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_responsibility.htm">Generational Responsibility</a></b><br>The inclusion of those "twenty years of age or older" highlights the importance of involving younger generations in the service of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>Each person had a specific role according to their family and division, emphasizing the need for faithfulness in the roles God assigns us.<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/why_are_ezra_2_36-42_genealogies_inconsistent.htm">Why do some priestly and Levitical genealogies in Ezra 2:36–42 appear inconsistent with other biblical records? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_29_3-5__quick_temple_restoration.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3-5 - How plausible is it that the priests and Levites restored the temple so quickly without any record of detailed construction or supply logistics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_records_of_hezekiah's_decree.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:4, why is there no historical or extra-biblical record supporting Hezekiah's decree that provided consistent resources to priests and Levites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">Both to the genealogy.</span>--The verse is a parenthesis relating to the registration of the priests and Levites, suggested by the occurrence of the word "register" in <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm" title="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;">2Chronicles 31:16</a>. Translate, "And as to the register of the priests, it was according to their clans (Heb., <span class= "ital">father-houses</span>); and the Levites from twenty years old and upwards were in their offices in their divisions." For the latter statement, see <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm" title="These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.">1Chronicles 23:24</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - It is hard to feel certain as to the exact construction of this and the following verse. Keil would translate here," And concerning the catalogue of the priests, it was according, etc.; and the Levites, <span class="accented">they were</span> from twenty years," etc. And arrived at ver. 18, and unable to proceed in like manner with it, he reverts to the "to give" of ver. 15, as what is to stand before the words," <span class="accented">to the genealogy</span> [or, 'catalogue'] of all their little ones." He thus treats both vers. 16 and 17 as parenthetical. It seems quite as probable that the "to give" should be shown before ver. 17 as well as ver. 18. On the whole, this seems to suit best the entire passage. The significant <span class="hebrew">וְאֵת</span>, at the beginning of ver. 17, neutralizes then the <span class="hebrew">מִלְבַד</span> of ver. 16, and connects vers. 15 and 17. (On the words, <span class="cmt_word">from twenty years old</span>, comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-27.htm">1 Chronicles 23:27</a>. See also <a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a>; <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Numbers 8:24</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/31-17.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">They also distributed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֨ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֲנִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enrolled according to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבוֹתֵיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">families</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵ֣ית</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">in the genealogy,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְיַחֵ֤שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·ya·ḥêś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3188.htm">Strong's 3188: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pedigree, family list</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and to the Levites</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַ֨לְוִיִּ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twenty</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶשְׂרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘eś·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twenty, twentieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years of age</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבֶּ֛ן</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">וּלְמָ֑עְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·mā·‘ə·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">according their duties</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁמְרוֹתֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·mə·rō·w·ṯê·hem)</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">[and] divisions.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמַחְלְקוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·maḥ·lə·qō·w·ṯê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:17 And 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/31-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:18" /></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>