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When this was done,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared <i>them</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Hezekiah commanded <i>them</i> to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded <i>them</i> to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared <i>them.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded <i>them</i> to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD, and they prepared <i>them.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Hezekiah ordered <i>them</i> to prepare rooms in the house of Yahweh, and they prepared <i>them</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah told them to prepare rooms [for storage] in the house of the LORD, and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah told them to prepare chambers in the LORD’s temple, and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah told them to prepare chambers in the LORD&#8217s temple, and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of Jehovah; and they prepared them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So the king gave orders for storerooms to be built in the temple, and when they were completed, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah told them to prepare storerooms in the LORD's temple. After they had prepared them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On the king's orders they prepared storerooms in the Temple area <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hezekiah gave an order to prepare storerooms in the LORD's Temple, and so they did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah ordered that storerooms be prepared in the LORD's temple. When this was done,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare rooms in Yahweh’s house, and they prepared them. <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 Hezekiah commands to prepare chambers in the house of YHWH, and they prepare,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Hezekiah saith to prepare chambers in the house of Jehovah, and they prepare,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hezekiah will say to prepare cells in the house of Jehovah; and they will prepare,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezechias commanded to prepare storehouses in the house of the Lord. And when they had done so, <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 Hezekiah instructed that they should prepare storage places for the house of the Lord. And when they had done so,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hezekiah then gave orders that chambers be constructed in the house of the LORD. When this had been done,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare store-chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded that storehouses be prepared in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Hezekiah said to prepare the courts in the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Ezekias told them yet farther to prepare chambers for the house of the Lord; and they prepared <i>them</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/31-11.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=8200" 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">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">Then Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">commanded them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: lə·hā·ḵîn (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">to prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/3957.htm" title="3957: lə·šā·ḵō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Room, chamber, hall, cell. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building.">storerooms</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: way·yā·ḵî·nū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">and they did so.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.…<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/13-12.htm">Nehemiah 13:12-13</a></span><br />and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. / I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a></span><br />On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Nehemiah 10:38-39</a></span><br />A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20</a></span><br />Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a></span><br />There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-5</a></span><br />Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4-7</a></span><br />“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-32</a></span><br />Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-3</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="/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="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Deuteronomy 12:5-6</a></span><br />Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,</p><p class="hdg">chambers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Nehemiah 10:38,39</a></b></br> And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Nehemiah 13:5,12,13</a></b></br> And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded <i>to be given</i> to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/3-9.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-9.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-9.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-9.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-19.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-9.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Storerooms</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-12.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-10.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Storerooms</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Temple</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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His command reflects his authority and commitment to reestablishing the temple practices that had been neglected. This action is part of a broader reform movement that Hezekiah initiated, which included the cleansing of the temple and the reestablishment of the Passover (2 Chronicles 29-30). His leadership is often compared to that of David, as he sought to bring the nation back to the covenantal faithfulness.<p><b>to prepare storerooms</b><br>Storerooms in the temple were necessary for storing the tithes, offerings, and other contributions brought by the people. These storerooms were essential for the support of the priests and Levites, who were responsible for the temple services. The preparation of these storerooms indicates a revival of the Levitical system and the proper management of temple resources. This act of preparation can be seen as a practical step in ensuring the sustainability of the religious reforms Hezekiah was implementing.<p><b>in the house of the LORD</b><br>The "house of the LORD" refers to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. The temple was not only a religious center but also a symbol of God's presence among His people. By focusing on the temple, Hezekiah was emphasizing the importance of centralized worship and the need to honor God according to the prescriptions given in the Law of Moses. This focus on the temple also highlights the continuity of worship practices from the time of Solomon, despite the intervening periods of idolatry and neglect.<p><b>and they did so</b><br>The obedience of the people to Hezekiah's command demonstrates their willingness to follow his leadership and participate in the religious renewal. This compliance is significant, as it shows a collective return to faithfulness and a desire to support the temple's function. The phrase also underscores the effectiveness of Hezekiah's reforms, as the people responded positively to his initiatives. This obedience can be seen as a fulfillment of the covenantal promise that God would bless His people if they returned to Him with all their heart (<a href="/deuteronomy/30-2.htm">Deuteronomy 30:2-3</a>).<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 to restore proper worship of Yahweh. He is known for his faithfulness and dedication to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/storerooms.htm">Storerooms</a></b><br>These were designated areas within the temple complex used for storing offerings, tithes, and other contributions brought by the people for the support of the temple and its services.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_the_lord.htm">House of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, where sacrifices and offerings were made.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites_and_priests.htm">Levites and Priests</a></b><br>The religious leaders responsible for the temple services, who benefited from the storerooms as they received their sustenance from the offerings stored there.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reforms_of_hezekiah.htm">Reforms of Hezekiah</a></b><br>A series of religious reforms aimed at purifying worship practices, including the destruction of idols and the re-establishment of temple services.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>Hezekiah's command to prepare storerooms underscores the importance of managing God's resources wisely. Believers are called to be good stewards of their time, talents, and treasures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/support_for_ministry.htm">Support for Ministry</a></b><br>The storerooms were essential for sustaining the temple services and those who ministered there. Today, supporting church ministries and leaders is a vital part of Christian stewardship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/revival_and_reform.htm">Revival and Reform</a></b><br>Hezekiah's actions were part of a broader spiritual revival. Personal and communal renewal often requires intentional steps to align with God's will, including practical measures like organizing resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The preparation of storerooms was an act of obedience to God's instructions regarding temple worship. Obedience in our lives may involve organizing our priorities to align with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The storerooms were filled by the contributions of the people, illustrating the collective responsibility of the community in supporting God's work. Christians are encouraged to participate actively in their faith communities.<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/what_does_it_mean_to_seek_god.htm">What does it mean to seek God?</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/is_there_non-biblical_proof_of_hezekiah's_success.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:20-21, is there any evidence outside the Bible indicating that Hezekiah's reforms led to the widespread prosperity and divine favor claimed in this passage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_ezekiel_11_12_and_2_chron._30_conflict.htm">Ezekiel 11:12 condemns the people for not following God's statutes, yet other texts (e.g., 2 Chronicles 30) depict reforms and observance--do these accounts conflict, and if so, how?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To prepare chambers</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> to prepare for present use <span class="accented">the</span> chambers constructed for the purpose (<a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">1 Kings 6:5</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/31-11.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">Then Hezekiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them to prepare</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהָכִ֧ין</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hā·ḵîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">storerooms</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשָׁכ֛וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šā·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3957.htm">Strong's 3957: </a> </span><span class="str2">Room, chamber, hall, cell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they did so.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּכִֽינוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḵî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:11 Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:12" /></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>