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So their relatives the Levites helped them until the work was finished and more priests had been purified, for the Levites had been more conscientious about purifying themselves than the priests had been. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the priests were too few and could not flay all the burnt offerings, so until other priests had consecrated themselves, their brothers the Levites helped them, until the work was finished—for the Levites were more upright in heart than the priests in consecrating themselves. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not skin all the burnt offerings; therefore their brethren the Levites helped them until the work was ended and until the other priests had sanctified themselves, for the Levites were more diligent in sanctifying themselves than the priests. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the priests were too few, so that they were unable to skin all the burnt offerings; therefore their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was finished and the other priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites were more conscientious to consecrate themselves than the priests. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the priests were too few, so that they were unable to skin all the burnt offerings; therefore their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was completed and until the other priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites were more conscientious to consecrate themselves than the priests. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the priests were too few, so that they were unable to skin all the burnt offerings; therefore their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was completed, and until the other priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites were more conscientious to consecrate themselves than the priests. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the priests were too few, so that they were unable to skin all the burnt offerings; therefore their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was completed and until the other priests had set themselves apart as holy. For the Levites were more upright of heart to set themselves apart as holy than the priests. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But there were too few priests and they were unable to skin all the burnt offerings; so until the other priests had consecrated themselves, their brothers, the Levites, helped them until the work was done. For the Levites were more upright in heart and more conscientious than the priests in consecrating themselves. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> However, since there were not enough priests, they weren’t able to skin all the burnt offerings, so their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests consecrated themselves. For the Levites were more conscientious to consecrate themselves than the priests were. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> However, since there were not enough priests, they weren&#8217t able to skin all the burnt offerings, so their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests consecrated themselves. For the Levites were more conscientious to consecrate themselves than the priests were. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt-offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves; for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> There were not enough priests to skin all these animals, because many of the priests had not taken the time to go through the ceremony to make themselves clean. However, since all the Levites had made themselves clean, they helped the priests until the last animal was skinned. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the priests needed more help to skin all the burnt offerings. So their relatives, the Levites, helped them until the work was completed and the priests could make themselves holy. The Levites were more diligent in making themselves holy than the priests were. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> Since there were not enough priests to kill all these animals, the Levites helped them until the work was finished. By then more priests had made themselves ritually clean. (The Levites were more faithful in keeping ritually clean than the priests were.) <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> Because there weren't enough priests, they were unable to prepare all the burnt offerings until other priests came forward after having consecrated themselves, so their descendant of Levi relatives assisted them until the services were complete. (The descendants of Levi had been more conscientious in consecrating themselves than had been the priests.) <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a> But there were not enough priests to skin all the animals, so their brothers, the Levites, helped them until the work was finished and the priests could consecrate themselves. (The Levites had been more conscientious about consecrating themselves than the priests.) <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: therefore their brothers the Levites helped them, until the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves; for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt-offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites helped them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not skin all the burnt offerings. Therefore their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves, for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Only, the priests have become few, and have not been able to strip the whole of the burnt-offerings, and their brothers the Levites strengthen them until the completion of the work, and until the priests sanctify themselves, for the Levites [are] more upright of heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Only, the priests have become few, and have not been able to strip the whole of the burnt-offerings, and their brethren the Levites strengthen them till the completion of the work, and till the priests sanctify themselves, for the Levites are more upright of heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Only the priests were for fewness and they could not slaughter all the burnt-offerings: and their brethren the Levites will strengthen them till the finishing of the work, and till the priests shall consecrate themselves: for the Levites being upright of heart to consecrate themselves more than the priests.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the priests were few, and were not enough to flay the holocausts: wherefore the Levites their brethren helped them, till the work was ended, and priests were sanctified, for the Levites are sanctified with an easier rite than the priests. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Truly, the priests were few; neither were they sufficient to remove the pelts from the holocausts. Therefore, the Levites, their brothers, also assisted them, until the work was completed, and the priests, who were of higher rank, were sanctified. For indeed, the Levites are sanctified with an easier ritual than the priests. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a> Since there were too few priests to skin all the victims for the burnt offerings, their fellow Levites assisted them until the task was completed and the priests had sanctified themselves. The Levites, in fact, were more careful than the priests to sanctify themselves. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the priests were too few and could not skin all the burnt offerings, so, until other priests had sanctified themselves, their kindred, the Levites, helped them until the work was finished—for the Levites were more conscientious than the priests in sanctifying themselves.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not slay all the burnt offerings; therefore their brethren, the Levites, helped them until the work was finished, and after this the priests sanctified themselves; for the Levites were meek in their hearts to sanctify themselves more than the priests. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Only the Priests were few and were not able to serve up all the sacrifices, and their brethren the Levites helped them until all the work was finished, and after these things Priests were hallowed, because the Levites were humbled in their heart to be made holier than Priests.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt-offerings; wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves; for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But the priests were few, and could not flay the whole-burnt-offering, so their brethren the Levites helped them, until the work was finished, and until the priests had purified themselves: for the Levites more zealously purified themselves than the priests. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/29-34.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=7656" 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 Restores Temple Worship</a> …33And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. 34<a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">However,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">since there were</a> <a href="/hebrew/4592.htm" title="4592: lim·‘āṭ (Prep-l:: Adj-ms) -- A little, fewness, a few. Or miat; from ma'at; a little or few.">not enough</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.">priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: yā·ḵə·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6584.htm" title="6584: lə·hap̄·šîṭ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">to skin</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: hā·‘ō·lō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">the burnt offerings,</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.">their Levite</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·yə·ḥaz·zə·qūm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">helped them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: ham·mə·lā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kə·lō·wṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">was finished</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">and until</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.">the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: yiṯ·qad·də·šū (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3mp) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">had been consecrated.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</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/3477.htm" title="3477: yiš·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">had been more diligent</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lê·ḇāḇ (N-ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: lə·hiṯ·qad·dêš (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">in consecrating themselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: mê·hak·kō·hă·nîm (Prep-m, Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">than the priests had been.</a> 35Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established.…<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="/leviticus/8-24.htm">Leviticus 8:24</a> Moses also presented Aaron’s sons and put some of the blood on their right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Then he splattered the blood on all sides of the altar. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a> The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm">1 Chronicles 24:31</a> As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">2 Chronicles 30:3</a> since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">2 Chronicles 30:15-17</a> And on the fourteenth day of the second month they slaughtered the Passover lamb. The priests and Levites were ashamed, and they consecrated themselves and brought burnt offerings to the house of the LORD. / They stood at their prescribed posts, according to the Law of Moses the man of God. The priests splattered the blood, which they received from the hand of the Levites. / Since there were many in the assembly who had not consecrated themselves, the Levites were in charge of slaughtering the Passover lambs for every unclean person to consecrate the lambs to the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a> Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-11.htm">2 Chronicles 35:11-14</a> And they slaughtered the Passover lambs, while the priests splattered the blood handed to them and the Levites skinned the animals. / They set aside the burnt offerings to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. And they did the same with the bulls. / They roasted the Passover animals on the fire according to the regulation, and they boiled the other holy offerings in pots, kettles, and bowls and quickly brought them to all the people. ... <a href="/ezra/6-20.htm">Ezra 6:20</a> All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a> 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. ... <a href="/isaiah/66-21.htm">Isaiah 66:21</a> “And I will select some of them as priests and Levites,” says the LORD. <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Matthew 9:37-38</a> Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. / Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” <a href="/matthew/22-14.htm">Matthew 22:14</a> For many are called, but few are chosen.” <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Luke 10:2</a> And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest. <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3-4</a> Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: why their brothers the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.<a href="/2_chronicles/20-5.htm">2 Chronicles 20:5</a> And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,<a href="/2_chronicles/30-16.htm">2 Chronicles 30:16,17</a> And they stood in their place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites… their brethren<a href="/2_chronicles/35-11.htm">2 Chronicles 35:11</a> And they killed the passover, and the priests sprinkled the blood from their hands, and the Levites flayed them.<a href="/numbers/8-15.htm">Numbers 8:15,19</a> And after that shall the Levites go in to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt cleanse them, and offer them for an offering… <a href="/numbers/18-3.htm">Numbers 18:3,6,7</a> And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the tabernacle: only they shall not come nigh the vessels of the sanctuary and the altar, that neither they, nor ye also, die… did help them [heb] strengthened them <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">2 Chronicles 30:3</a> For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem.upright<a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a> I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.<a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">Psalm 7:10</a> My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.<a href="/psalms/26-6.htm">Psalm 26:6</a> I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-32.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">Burnt-Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-19.htm">Few</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-6.htm">Flay</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-23.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-23.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-26.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-16.htm">rings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-17.htm">Sanctify</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">Skin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-5.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-3.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-8.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Burnt-Offerings</a> <a href="/ezra/10-17.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">Few</a> <a href="/micah/3-3.htm">Flay</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/esther/1-6.htm">rings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">Sanctify</a> <a href="/job/2-4.htm">Skin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-10.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-3.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Work</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>However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, In the context of <a href="/2_chronicles/29.htm">2 Chronicles 29</a>, King Hezekiah is leading a significant religious reform and restoration of temple worship in Judah. The burnt offerings were a central part of the sacrificial system, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The shortage of priests highlights the neglect of temple duties during the reign of Hezekiah's predecessors, particularly Ahaz, who had led the nation into idolatry. This shortage necessitated additional help to perform the rituals properly.their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished The Levites, traditionally responsible for assisting the priests and maintaining the temple, stepped in to help with the sacrifices. This cooperation underscores the unity and shared purpose among the Levites and priests during this period of religious renewal. It also reflects the Levites' readiness to serve and their commitment to restoring proper worship practices.and until the priests had consecrated themselves. Consecration was a vital process for priests, involving rituals of purification and dedication to God. The need for priests to consecrate themselves indicates a lapse in their spiritual readiness and adherence to the Law. This period of consecration was necessary to restore the priests to their rightful roles and ensure the sanctity of the temple services.For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been. This statement highlights the Levites' zeal and dedication compared to the priests. It suggests a spiritual fervor among the Levites that was lacking in the priesthood at that time. This diligence can be seen as a rebuke to the priests and a call to greater faithfulness. The Levites' actions serve as a model of devotion and readiness to serve God, emphasizing the importance of spiritual preparedness and commitment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a> The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and the restoration of temple worship. 2. <a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a> The descendants of Aaron responsible for performing sacrifices and temple rituals. 3. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> Members of the tribe of Levi, who assisted the priests in temple duties and were more diligent in consecrating themselves during this time. 4. <a href="/topical/t/temple_of_jerusalem.htm">Temple of Jerusalem</a> The central place of worship for the Israelites, which Hezekiah sought to restore and purify. 5. <a href="/topical/b/burnt_offerings.htm">Burnt Offerings</a> Sacrifices made to God, symbolizing atonement and dedication.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_service.htm">Diligence in Service</a> The Levites' conscientiousness serves as a model for dedication in our spiritual duties. We should strive to be diligent and prepared in our service to God. <a href="/topical/s/support_and_cooperation.htm">Support and Cooperation</a> The Levites assisting the priests illustrates the importance of teamwork and mutual support within the body of Christ. We should be willing to help others in their spiritual tasks. <a href="/topical/c/consecration_and_purity.htm">Consecration and Purity</a> The need for consecration among the priests and Levites highlights the importance of purity and holiness in our lives. We should seek to consecrate ourselves to God daily. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_initiative.htm">Leadership and Initiative</a> Hezekiah's leadership in restoring temple worship demonstrates the impact of godly leadership. We should pray for and support leaders who prioritize spiritual renewal. <a href="/topical/a/adaptability_in_ministry.htm">Adaptability in Ministry</a> The situation required the Levites to step into roles typically reserved for priests, showing the need for flexibility in ministry. We should be open to serving in various capacities as needs arise.<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/how_reconcile_lev._8's_7-day_ordination.htm">How can Leviticus 8’s insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?</a> <a href="/q/how_manage_sacrifices_in_2_chron_30_24.htm">In 2 Chronicles 30:24, how could authorities practically handle the huge numbers of sacrifices without facing sanitary or organizational challenges?</a> <a href="/q/why_claim_levite_migration_to_judah.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 claim a Levite migration to Judah when there is minimal historical or archaeological support for such a major priestly exodus?</a> <a href="/q/is_animal_sacrifice_valid_today.htm">2 Chronicles 29:20-24 - Does the concept of animal sacrifice resolving sin stand up to scientific or moral scrutiny in a modern context?</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>(34) Flay all the burnt offerings.--In private offerings this was done by the worshipper himself (<a href="/leviticus/1-6.htm" title="And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.">Leviticus 1:6</a>). In national sacrifices it appears to have been the duty of the priests.Did help them.--See margin; and <a href="/ezra/6-22.htm" title="And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.">Ezra 6:22</a>.Until the other priests had sanctified.--Began to sanctify themselves, as a body.For the Levites . . . in heart.--The priests, as a class, were probably more deeply involved in the corruption of the last reign.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - Originally, the worshipper who was moved to sacrifice was enjoined to slay, flay, and cut in pieces the victim (<a href="/leviticus/1-2.htm">Leviticus 1:2-6</a>). Later the Levites performed these duties, and on great public occasions, at any rate, the priests themselves. The simple tale of this verse speaks volumes of the state of the ecclesiastical profession and of the ecclesiastical heart at this very time. Into the dishonoured sepulchre already two or three unsuspected and apparently unacknowledged chinks had let in reproving light as to this, and very lately the almost unavoidable inferences respecting Urijah (see note on our ver. 1, and on 2 Chronicles 28:24, compared with <a href="/2_kings/16-10.htm">2 Kings 16:10-16</a>) served the same purpose. How true to nature and to history, both secular and ecclesiastical also, the superiority, in sincerity and life and preparation for work, of the subordinates (the Levites), to those who fed on dignity rather than maintained it, in the highest sense, by religious life and conscientious practice! <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>However, רַ֤ק (raq) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless since there were הָי֣וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be not enough לִמְעָ֔ט (lim·‘āṭ) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> A little, fewness, a few priests הַכֹּֽהֲנִים֙ (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest to skin לְהַפְשִׁ֖יט (lə·hap̄·šîṭ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> To strip off, make a dash, raid all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the burnt offerings, הָעֹל֑וֹת (hā·‘ō·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering their Levite הַלְוִיִּ֗ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi brothers אֲחֵיהֶ֣ם (’ă·ḥê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) helped וַֽיְּחַזְּק֞וּם (way·yə·ḥaz·zə·qūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer them until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the work הַמְּלָאכָה֙ (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property was finished כְּל֤וֹת (kə·lō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent and until וְעַ֣ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the priests הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest had been consecrated. יִתְקַדְּשׁ֣וּ (yiṯ·qad·də·šū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated For כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the Levites הַלְוִיִּם֙ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi had been more diligent יִשְׁרֵ֣י (yiš·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> Straight, right in consecrating themselves לְהִתְקַדֵּ֖שׁ (lə·hiṯ·qad·dêš) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated than the priests had been. מֵֽהַכֹּהֲנִֽים׃ (mê·hak·kō·hă·nîm) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:34 But the priests were too few so (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:35" /></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>