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The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. Eden's role is mentioned in the context of the religious reforms initiated by King Hezekiah, who sought to restore proper worship and adherence to the laws of God after a period of neglect and idolatry under previous kings.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Eden is specifically mentioned in <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</a>, where he is listed among the Levites who responded to King Hezekiah's call to purify the temple and reinstate the proper worship of Yahweh. The passage reads: "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="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</a>).<br><br><b>Role and Significance:</b><br><br>Eden's inclusion in this list highlights his active participation in the religious revival led by Hezekiah. As a member of the Gershonite clan, one of the three main divisions of the Levites, Eden's responsibilities would have included various duties related to the care and maintenance of the temple, as well as assisting in the worship services.<br><br>The reforms of Hezekiah were significant in the history of Judah, as they marked a return to the covenantal faithfulness that was central to the identity of the Israelites. The Levites, including Eden, played a crucial role in this process by ensuring that the temple was cleansed and that the proper rituals and sacrifices were reinstated.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Context:</b><br><br>The period of Hezekiah's reign was marked by a concerted effort to eliminate idolatry and restore the worship of Yahweh as prescribed in the Mosaic Law. This was a time of spiritual renewal and national reformation, and the Levites were instrumental in facilitating this transformation. Eden's participation underscores the importance of the Levites in maintaining the spiritual health of the nation.<br><br>From a theological perspective, Eden's involvement in Hezekiah's reforms can be seen as part of God's ongoing work to preserve a remnant faithful to His covenant. The Levites, as custodians of the temple and the law, were vital in guiding the people back to a right relationship with God.<br><br><b>Legacy:</b><br><br>While Eden is not a prominent figure in the biblical narrative, his contribution to the religious reforms of Hezekiah is a testament to the collective efforts of the Levites in upholding the worship of Yahweh. His mention in the Scriptures serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and obedience in the service of God, regardless of one's prominence or recognition.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15</a></span><br>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:<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5730b.htm"><span class="l">5730b. <b>Eden</b> -- a <b>Levite</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Eden</b>. 5731 . a <b>Levite</b>. Transliteration: <b>Eden</b> Short Definition: <b>Eden</b>. Word Origin<br> from the same as <b>eden</b> Definition a <b>Levite</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Eden</b> (2). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5730b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/neale/hymns_of_the_eastern_church/the_great_canon_called_also.htm"><span class="l">The Great Canon, Called Also the King of Canons.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thy one decree, lost <b>Eden's</b> bloom. And <b>Eden's</b> loveliness: What recompence, O LORD,<br> must I expect,. <b>...</b> The way he had to go: A careless glance the <b>Levite</b> cast,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../neale/hymns of the eastern church/the great canon called also.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kent/the_origin_and_permanent_value_of_the_old_testament/vi_the_growth_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Growth of the Old Testament Prophetic Histories</span></a> <br><b>...</b> To discuss the literal historicity of the story of the Garden of <b>Eden</b> is as <b>...</b> Samaritan<br> race ever followed in the footsteps of an hypocritical <b>Levite</b> along the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the origin and permanent value of the old testament/vi the growth of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/king/the_wesleyan_methodist_pulpit_in_malvern/the_lively_stones_rev_w.htm"><span class="l">The Lively Stones. Rev. W. Morley Punshon.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> rent the air with gladness, there were choking memories in many a <b>Levite</b> heart that <b>...</b><br> the spirit of primitive days, and of the joys of a forfeited <b>Eden</b>, they may <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../king/the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/the lively stones rev w.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_life_of_the_blessed_virgin_mary/i_ancestors_of_the_blessed.htm"><span class="l">Ancestors of the Blessed virgin</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [16]. Emerentia married one Aphras or Ophras, a <b>Levite</b>. <b>...</b> This tree was like the<br> tree in the Garden of <b>Eden</b> which bore the forbidden fruit. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/i ancestors of the blessed.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pink/why_four_gospels/the_gospel_of_luke.htm"><span class="l">The Gospel of Luke</span></a> <br><b>...</b> with the order of temptation of the first man and his wife in <b>Eden</b>, where the <b>...</b> he<br> "pass by on the other side." The priest was followed by a <b>Levite</b> who, though <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/pink/why four gospels/the gospel of luke.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/tree-of-life.html">What is the meaning of the tree of life? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/content_creation_biblical.html">The Biblical Creation Account ' Article Index | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/questions_Creation.html">Questions about Creation (All) | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/eden.htm">Eden: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div 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