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From the clan of Merari: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel. From the clan of Gershon: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah: <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a> Then these Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; from the sons of Merari: Kish the son of Abdi, Azariah the son of Jehallelel; from the Gershonites: Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites stood up: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites stood up: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel: and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah: <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the Levites started to work. From Kohath's descendants were Mahath, son of Amasai, and Joel, son of Azariah. From Merari's descendants were Kish, son of Abdi, and Azariah, son of Jehallelel. From Gershon's descendants were Joah, son of Zimmah, and Eden, son of Joah. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> Here are the names of the descendants of Levi who made themselves available to God: Amasai's son Mahath and Azariah's son Joel from the descendants of Kohath; Abdi's son Kish and Jehallelel's son Azariah from the descendants of Merari; Zimmah's son Joah and Joah's son Eden from the descendants of Gershon; <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; <a href="/net/2_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a> The following Levites prepared to carry out the king's orders: From the Kohathites: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah; from the Merarites: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel; from the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah; <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the descendants of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah: <a href="/web/2_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Levites rise—Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathite; and of the sons of Merari: Kish son of Abdi, and Azariah son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonite: Joah son of Zimmah, and Eden son of Joah; <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Levites rise -- Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathite; and of the sons of Merari: Kish son of Abdi, and Azariah son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonite: Joah son of Zimmah, and Eden son of Joah; <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the Levites will rise up, Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites: and from the sons of the Merarites: Kish, son of Abdi, and Azariah, son of Jehalelel: and from the Gershonites: Joah, son of Zimmah, and Eden, son of Joah:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azarias, of the sons of Caath: and of the sons of Merari, Cis the son of Abdi, and Azarias the son of Jalaleel. And of the sons of Gerson, Joah the son of Zemma, and Eden the son of Joah. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, the Levites rose up, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel, the son of Azariah, from the sons of Kohath; then, from the sons of Merari, Kish, the son of Abdi, and Azariah, the son of Jehallelel; and from the sons of Gershon, Joah, the son of Zimmah, and Eden, the son of Joah; <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the Levites arose: Mahath, son of Amasai, and Joel, son of Azariah, of the Kohathites; of the descendants of Merari: Kish, son of Abdi, and Azariah, son of Jehallel; of the Gershonites: Joah, son of Zimmah, and Eden, son of Joah; <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish son of Abdi, and Azariah son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah son of Zimmah, and Eden son of Joah;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah;<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then the Levites rose up, Maath the son of Amasi, and Joel the son of Azarias, of the sons of Caath: and of the sons of Merari, Kis the son of Abdi, and Azarias the son of Haelel: and of the sons of Gedsoni, Jodaad the son of Zemmath, and Joadam: these were the sons of Joacha. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/29-12.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=7365" 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/29.htm">Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple</a> …11Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” 12<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.">Then the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qu·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">set to work:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4287.htm" title="4287: ma·ḥaṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. Probably from machah; erasure; Machath, the name of two Israelites.">Mahath</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6022.htm" title="6022: ‘ă·mā·śay (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From amac; burdensome; Amasai, the name of three Israelites.">of Amasai</a> <a href="/hebrew/3100.htm" title="3100: wə·yō·w·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and 'el; Jehovah God; Joel, the name of twelve Israelites.">and Joel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: ‘ă·zar·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">of Azariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Kohathites;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6956.htm" title="6956: haq·qə·hā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Kohath. Patronymically from Qhath; a Kohathite or descendants of Kehath."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7027.htm" title="7027: qîš (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">Kish</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5660.htm" title="5660: ‘aḇ·dî (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From abad; serviceable; Abdi, the name of two Israelites.">of Abdi</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">and Azariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3094.htm" title="3094: yə·hal·lel·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- He shall praise God, two Isr. From halal and 'el; praising God; Jehallelel, the name of two Israelites.">of Jehallelel</a> <a href="/hebrew/4847.htm" title="4847: mə·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite.">from the Merarites;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3098.htm" title="3098: yō·w·’āḥ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is brother, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and 'ach; Jehovah-brothered; Joach, the name of four Israelites.">Joah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2155.htm" title="2155: zim·māh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. The same as zimmah; Zimmah, the name of two Israelites.">of Zimmah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5731.htm" title="5731: wə·‘ê·ḏen (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The garden home of Adam and Eve. The same as eden; Eden, the region of Adam's home.">and Eden</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3098.htm" title="3098: yō·w·’āḥ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is brother, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and 'ach; Jehovah-brothered; Joach, the name of four Israelites.">of Joah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1649.htm" title="1649: hag·gê·rə·šun·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Gershon. Patronymically from Gershown; a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon.">the Gershonites;</a> 13Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;…<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="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-6</a> When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-19</a> These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a> 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; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/15-4.htm">1 Chronicles 15:4-12</a> Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a> David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a> These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-48.htm">1 Chronicles 6:48-49</a> Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-26.htm">1 Chronicles 12:26-28</a> From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-9</a> Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ... <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24-26</a> The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a> The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10-12</a> From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; <a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a> The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:Kohathites<a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-25</a> And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years… <a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">Numbers 4:2</a> Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,<a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">1 Chronicles 6:16-18</a> The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari… of the sons<a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">1 Chronicles 6:16-18</a> The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari… <a href="/1_chronicles/15-5.htm">1 Chronicles 15:5</a> Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty:<a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-20</a> The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four… of the sons<a href="/1_chronicles/6-19.htm">1 Chronicles 6:19,44</a> The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers… <a href="/1_chronicles/15-6.htm">1 Chronicles 15:6</a> Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:<a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21-23</a> The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish… of the Gershonites<a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17,20,21</a> And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei… <a href="/1_chronicles/15-7.htm">1 Chronicles 15:7</a> Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:<a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">1 Chronicles 23:7-11</a> Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-44.htm">Abdi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-12.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-12.htm">Eden</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Gershonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-16.htm">Jehallelel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Joah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-20.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-5.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">Mahath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-42.htm">Zimmah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/10-26.htm">Abdi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-25.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Eden</a> <a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">Gershonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-16.htm">Jehallelel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">Joah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-43.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-16.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Mahath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-20.htm">Zimmah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 29</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Hezekiah's good reign.</a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">He restores religion</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-5.htm">He exhorts the Levites</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices,</a> 24. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-24.htm">wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests</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/29.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/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the Levites set to work: The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, particularly in the service of the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. This phrase indicates a renewal of religious activity, aligning with King Hezekiah's reforms to restore proper worship in Judah. The Levites' willingness to work reflects their dedication to God's service and the importance of obedience in spiritual leadership.Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites: The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for the most sacred aspects of the tabernacle service, including the care of the Ark of the Covenant. Mahath and Joel, as descendants of Kohath, were entrusted with significant responsibilities. This highlights the continuity of sacred duties passed down through generations, emphasizing the importance of heritage and faithfulness in God's service.Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites: The Merarites were another division of the Levites, tasked with the care of the tabernacle's structural elements, such as frames and pillars. Kish and Azariah's involvement signifies the comprehensive nature of the temple's restoration, requiring contributions from all Levitical divisions. This reflects the unity and cooperation needed within the body of believers to accomplish God's work.Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites: The Gershonites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's fabrics and coverings. Joah and Eden's participation underscores the detailed and organized approach to temple service. This meticulous attention to duty can be seen as a type of Christ, who fulfilled the law perfectly and serves as the ultimate High Priest. The mention of these individuals by name also highlights the personal nature of service to God, where each person's contribution is valued and significant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> A tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. They played a crucial role in the spiritual revival under King Hezekiah. 2. <a href="/topical/k/kohathites.htm">Kohathites</a> A division of the Levites responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. Mahath and Joel are mentioned as leaders from this group. 3. <a href="/topical/m/merarites.htm">Merarites</a> Another division of the Levites tasked with the care of the tabernacle's structure. Kish and Azariah are noted leaders from this group. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gershonites.htm">Gershonites</a> The third division of the Levites, responsible for the care of the tabernacle's fabrics and coverings. Joah and Eden are leaders from this group. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah's_reforms.htm">Hezekiah's Reforms</a> The context of this verse is King Hezekiah's efforts to restore proper worship in Judah, including the cleansing and rededication of the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a> The Levites' willingness to serve highlights the importance of spiritual leaders in guiding and facilitating worship and revival. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_service.htm">Unity in Service</a> The collaboration among different Levite clans underscores the power of unity in achieving God's purposes. <a href="/topical/r/revival_begins_with_obedience.htm">Revival Begins with Obedience</a> The Levites' immediate response to Hezekiah's call demonstrates that revival often begins with a willingness to obey and act. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_responsibility.htm">Heritage and Responsibility</a> The mention of specific family lines reminds us of the importance of heritage and the responsibility to carry forward the faith. <a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a> The detailed organization of the Levites' tasks reflects God's desire for order and structure in worship and service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_spare_judah_after_intending_punishment.htm">2 Chronicles 12:5-7 - How do we reconcile God's initial intention to punish Judah entirely with His later decision to spare them?</a> <a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a> <a href="/q/why_punish_all_for_rehoboam's_sin.htm">2 Chronicles 12:2 - Why would God punish an entire nation for Rehoboam's personal disobedience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12-14) The names of the Levites who received the royal charge.(12) Mahath the son of Amasai.--The verse enumerates two members of each of the three great Levitical subtribes--Kohath, Merari, and Gershon. Mahath and Eden recur (<a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm" title="And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.">2Chronicles 31:13</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm" title="And next him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their set office, to give to their brothers by courses, as well to the great as to the small:">2Chronicles 31:15</a>). Kish ben Abdi and Joah ben Zimmah occurred (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-21.htm" title="Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.">1Chronicles 6:21</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/6-44.htm" title="And their brothers the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,">1Chronicles 6:44</a>). They appear to be family rather than personal names.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Then the Levites arose. This verse gives two apiece of the three divisions or "families" - Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, "sons of Levi" (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1, 2, 16-20</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6, 7, 12, 21, 24</a>; comp. <a href="/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11</a>; <a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16</a>). Though some of the names of this and the following two verses are known, they do not designate, of course, the same persons. Through many a generation of Levites, the same names were, no doubt intentionally, reproduced. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the Levites הַ֠לְוִיִּם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi set to work: וַיָּקֻ֣מוּ (way·yā·qu·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand Mahath מַ֣חַת (ma·ḥaṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4287.htm">Strong's 4287: </a> Mahath -- two Levites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Amasai עֲמָשַׂ֞י (‘ă·mā·śay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6022.htm">Strong's 6022: </a> Amasai -- the name of several Israelites and Joel וְיוֹאֵ֣ל (wə·yō·w·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3100.htm">Strong's 3100: </a> Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Azariah עֲזַרְיָהוּ֮ (‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the Kohathites; בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Kish קִ֚ישׁ (qîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites son בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Abdi עַבְדִּ֔י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5660.htm">Strong's 5660: </a> Abdi -- two Israelites and Azariah וַעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ (wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jehallelel יְהַלֶּלְאֵ֑ל (yə·hal·lel·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3094.htm">Strong's 3094: </a> Jehallelel -- 'he shall praise God', two Israelites from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the Merarites; בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Joah יוֹאָח֙ (yō·w·’āḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3098.htm">Strong's 3098: </a> Joah -- 'the LORD is brother', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zimmah זִמָּ֔ה (zim·māh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2155.htm">Strong's 2155: </a> Zimmah -- an Israelite name and Eden וְעֵ֖דֶן (wə·‘ê·ḏen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5731.htm">Strong's 5731: </a> Eden -- the garden home of Adam and Eve son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Joah יוֹאָֽח׃ (yō·w·’āḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3098.htm">Strong's 3098: </a> Joah -- 'the LORD is brother', the name of several Israelites from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the Gershonites; הַגֵּ֣רְשֻׁנִּ֔י (hag·gê·rə·šun·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1649.htm">Strong's 1649: </a> Gershonites -- descendant of Gershon <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:12 Then the Levites arose Mahath the son (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:13" /></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>