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He also commanded them to present burnt offerings to the LORD, as prescribed by the Law of Moses, and to sing and rejoice as David had instructed. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jehoiada posted watchmen for the house of the LORD under the direction of the Levitical priests and the Levites whom David had organized to be in charge of the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD, as it is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the order of David. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/23.htm">King James Bible</a> Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Also Jehoiada appointed the oversight of the house of the LORD to the hand of the priests, the Levites, whom David had assigned in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was established by David. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Moreover, Jehoiada placed the offices of the house of the LORD under the authority of the Levitical priests, whom David had assigned over the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the Law of Moses—with rejoicing and singing according to the order of David. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> Moreover, Jehoiada placed the offices of the house of the LORD under the authority of the Levitical priests, whom David had assigned over the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses— with rejoicing and singing according to the order of David. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Moreover, Jehoiada placed the offices of the house of the LORD under the authority of the Levitical priests, whom David had assigned over the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses—with rejoicing and singing according to the order of David. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jehoiada placed the assignments concerning the house of Yahweh in the hand of the Levitical priests, whom David had divided by lot to be over the house of Yahweh, to offer the burnt offerings of Yahweh, as it is written in the law of Moses—with gladness and singing according to the order of David. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Also Jehoiada placed the offices and officers of the house of the LORD under the authority of the Levitical priests, whom David had [previously] assigned over the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and singing in accordance with the order of David. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jehoiada put the oversight of the LORD’s temple into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the LORD’s temple, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and song ordained by David. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jehoiada put the oversight of the LORD&#8217s temple into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the LORD&#8217s temple, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and song ordained by David. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehoiada appointed the officers of the house of Jehovah under the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of Jehovah, to offer the burnt-offerings of Jehovah, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the order of David. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jehoiada assigned the priests and Levites their duties at the temple, just as David had done. They were in charge of offering sacrifices to the LORD according to the Law of Moses, and they were responsible for leading the celebrations with singing. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD under the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the order of David. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Next, Jehoiada appointed officials to be in charge of the LORD's temple under the direction of the priests and Levites. (David had arranged them in divisions for the LORD's temple. They were appointed to sacrifice burnt offerings to the LORD as it is written in Moses' Teachings. They made these offerings with joy and singing as David had directed.) <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jehoiada put the priests and Levites in charge of the work of the Temple. They were to carry out the duties assigned to them by King David and to burn the sacrifices offered to the LORD in accordance with the Law of Moses. They were also in charge of the music and the celebrations. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jehoiada also placed the offices of the LORD's Temple under the authority of the Levitical priests whom David had assigned over the LORD's Temple, just as is required by the Law of Moses, to offer the LORD's burnt offerings with joy and singing, just as David had ordered. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Jehoiada then assigned the duties of the LORD's temple to the priests, the Levites whom David had assigned to the LORD's temple. They were responsible for offering burnt sacrifices to the LORD with joy and music, according to the law of Moses and the edict of David. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jehoiada appointed the officers of the house of the LORD under the hand of the priests and the Levites, and he appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites, whom David had assigned in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the order of David. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt-offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Jehoiada appointed the officers of Yahweh’s house under the hand of the Levitical priests, whom David had distributed in Yahweh’s house, to offer the burnt offerings of Yahweh, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as David had ordered. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jehoiada puts the offices of the house of YHWH into the hand of the priests, the Levites, whom David had apportioned over the house of YHWH, to cause the burnt-offerings of YHWH to ascend, as written in the Law of Moses, with joy, and with singing, by the hands of David; <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehoiada putteth the offices of the house of Jehovah into the hand of the priests the Levites whom David had apportioned over the house of Jehovah, to cause to ascend the burnt-offerings of Jehovah, as written in the law of Moses, with joy, and with singing, by the hands of David; <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jeboiada will set the oversight of the house of Jehovah in the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David distributed over the house of Jehovah, to bring up the burnt-offerings of Jehovah, as was written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with song, by the hands of David.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joiada appointed overseers in the house of the Lord, under the hands of the priests, and the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the Lord: to offer holocausts to the Lord, as it is written in the law of Moses, with joy and singing, according to the disposition of David. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jehoiada appointed overseers in the house of the Lord, under the hands of the priests and Levites, whom David had distributed to the house of the Lord so that they might offer holocausts to the Lord, just as it was written in the law of Moses, with gladness and singing, in accord with the disposition of David. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Jehoiada gave the charge of the LORD’s house into the hands of the levitical priests, to whom David had assigned turns in the LORD’s house for sacrificing the burnt offerings of the LORD, as is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as David had provided. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jehoiada assigned the care of the house of the LORD to the levitical priests whom David had organized to be in charge of the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the order of David.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Also Jehoiadah appointed officers in the house of the LORD, and the priests and the Levites, whom David had divided into groups, to be in charge of the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yawida made Leaders in the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and the Priests and the Levites whom David divided that they would be Guards over the house of LORD JEHOVAH, to offer sacrifices, according to what is written in the Law of Moshe, in joy and in hymns, by the agency of David.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD under the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt-offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the direction of David. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jodae the priest committed the works of the house of the Lord into the and of the priests and Levites, and he re-established the courses of the priests and Levites which David appointed over the house of the Lord, and he appointed them to offer whole-burnt-offerings to the Lord, as it is written in the law of Moses, with gladness, and with songs by the hand of David. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/23-18.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=5727" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; 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They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. 18<a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">Moreover, Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/6486.htm" title="6486: pə·qud·dōṯ (N-fpc) -- Oversight, mustering, visitation, store. Feminine passive participle of paqad; visitation.">the oversight</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of 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/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hands</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.">of the Levitical</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/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: ḥā·laq (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">had appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">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/5927.htm" title="5927: lə·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">to offer</a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: ‘ō·lō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">burnt offerings</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.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: kak·kā·ṯūḇ (Prep-k, Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">as is written</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: bə·ṯō·w·raṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">in the Law</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">of Moses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: bə·śim·ḥāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with rejoicing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: ū·ḇə·šîr (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">and song,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">as ordained</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">by David.</a> 19He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that nothing unclean could enter for any reason.…<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/23-13.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/24-19.htm">1 Chronicles 24:19</a> This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him. <a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">2 Kings 11:17-18</a> Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. / So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD. <a href="/exodus/29-38.htm">Exodus 29:38-42</a> This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. ... <a href="/leviticus/1-1.htm">Leviticus 1:1-17</a> Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. ... <a href="/leviticus/6-8.htm">Leviticus 6:8-13</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. / And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11</a> then the LORD your God will choose a dwelling for His Name. And there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. <a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-64</a> Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a> Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... <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="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a> A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! <a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a> I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” <a href="/jeremiah/33-18.htm">Jeremiah 33:18</a> nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.” <a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15-16</a> But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. / They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David.whom David<a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-24:31</a> So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel… as it is written<a href="/numbers/28-1.htm">Numbers 28:1-31</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … by David [heb] by the hands of David<a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25</a> And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for so was the commandment of the LORD by his prophets.<a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</a> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Burnt-Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-24.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-8.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-16.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">Ordained</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-26.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-6.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-13.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-7.htm">Burnt-Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-6.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-27.htm">Ordained</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-8.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-12.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 23</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/23-12.htm">Athaliah is slain</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">Jehoiada restores the worship of God</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'; 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The Levitical priests were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, specifically chosen for religious duties. This act of entrusting them with oversight reflects adherence to the divinely ordained structure for temple service, emphasizing the importance of maintaining order and reverence in worship.whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD King David had established the organization of temple worship, appointing the Levites to specific roles. This historical context highlights the continuity of worship practices from David's time, underscoring the importance of tradition and divine order in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation.to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses The burnt offerings were a central aspect of Old Testament worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The reference to the Law of Moses indicates adherence to the covenantal laws given at Sinai, which were foundational for Israel's relationship with God. This obedience to the law underscores the importance of scriptural authority in worship practices.with rejoicing and song Worship in the temple was not only about ritual but also involved joy and music, reflecting the holistic nature of worship that engages both heart and mind. This practice, rooted in the traditions established by David, highlights the role of music in expressing devotion and enhancing the communal worship experience.as ordained by David David's contributions to temple worship included organizing musicians and establishing psalms for worship. His influence is seen as a model for worship that combines structure with heartfelt expression. This phrase connects the worship practices of Jehoiada's time back to the revered king, emphasizing the enduring legacy of David's spiritual leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiada.htm">Jehoiada</a> A high priest who played a crucial role in restoring the worship of Yahweh and the rightful king, Joash, to the throne of Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/l/levitical_priests.htm">Levitical Priests</a> Descendants of Levi, specifically tasked with duties related to the temple and worship, as established by King David. 3. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_the_lord.htm">House of the LORD</a> Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, who organized the Levitical priesthood and established many of the worship practices. 5. <a href="/topical/l/law_of_moses.htm">Law of Moses</a> The commandments and instructions given by God to Moses, forming the foundation of Israelite worship and law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/restoration_of_true_worship.htm">Restoration of True Worship</a> Jehoiada's actions emphasize the importance of returning to authentic worship practices as prescribed by God. In our lives, we should seek to align our worship with biblical principles. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_worship.htm">Role of Leadership in Worship</a> The verse highlights the responsibility of leaders, like Jehoiada, to ensure that worship is conducted according to God's instructions. Church leaders today should guide their congregations in faithful worship practices. <a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship.htm">Joyful Worship</a> The inclusion of rejoicing and singing underscores the joy that should accompany our worship. Worship is not just a duty but a celebration of God's goodness and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/a/adherence_to_scripture.htm">Adherence to Scripture</a> The reference to the Law of Moses and David's orders reminds us of the importance of grounding our worship and practices in Scripture. We should continually seek to understand and apply biblical teachings in our worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 23</a> <a href="/q/trust_2_chronicles_23's_coup_with_scant_proof.htm">How can we trust the historicity of this sudden coup described in 2 Chronicles 23 when there is limited archaeological evidence?</a> <a href="/q/did_the_law_of_moses_exist_in_joshua_1_7.htm">Joshua 1:7 – Is it plausible that a fully formed Law of Moses existed at this time, despite scholarly debates on when the Pentateuch was compiled? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Also Jehoiada appointed.--This and the next verse are a thoroughly characteristic expansion of the brief notice: "And the priest set officers over the house of the Lord" (Kings). Render, "And Jehoiada put the offices of the house of the Lord into the hand of the priests the Levites." Syriac, "And Jehoiada made prefects (shallitone) in the house of the Lord, and the priests and Levites." The LXX. renders: "And Jehoiada the priest took in hand the works of the house of the Lord, by the hand of priests and Levites."Whom David had distributed.--Divided into courses or classes (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm" title="And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.">1Chronicles 23:6</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/23-24.htm" title="These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.">1Chronicles 23:24-25</a>).In the house.--For the house.As it is written.--A reference to the Pentateuch. (Comp. <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm" title="Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brothers, and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God.">Ezra 3:2</a>.)With rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David.--See the margin, and comp. the Notes on <a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm" title="Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.">1Chronicles 25:2</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm" title="All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.">1Chronicles 25:6</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm" title="Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.">1Chronicles 23:5</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Jehoiada appointed; i.e. reappointed or restored. The offices; פְקֻדות. <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32, 36</a>; <a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/16-29.htm">Numbers 16:29</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">1 Chronicles 23:11</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">1 Chronicles 24:3, 19</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">1 Chronicles 26:30</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">2 Chronicles 17:14</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">2 Chronicles 24:11</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11</a>; see also <a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalm 109:8</a>; <a href="/isaiah/10-3.htm">Isaiah 10:3</a> (comp. <a href="/job/10-12.htm">Job 10:12</a>). The priests. There should, no doubt, be found the conjunction "and" after this word and before "the Levites," whom David had distributed (so <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">1 Chronicles 25:8-31</a>). In the Law of Moses (<a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a>; 38:2). With rejoicing... singing... David (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1, 2, 5-7</a>; and our <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Moreover, Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֨ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites put וַיָּשֶׂם֩ (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set the oversight פְּקֻדֹּ֜ת (pə·qud·dōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6486.htm">Strong's 6486: </a> Oversight, mustering, visitation, store of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel into the hands בְּיַ֨ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the Levitical הַלְוִיִּם֮ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi priests, הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest whom אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that David דָּוִיד֮ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse had appointed חָלַ֣ק (ḥā·laq) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> To be smooth, to apportion, separate over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD, יְהוָה֒ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to offer לְֽהַעֲל֞וֹת (lə·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively burnt offerings עֹל֣וֹת (‘ō·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering to the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel as is written כַּכָּת֛וּב (kak·kā·ṯūḇ) Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> To grave, to write in the Law בְּתוֹרַ֥ת (bə·ṯō·w·raṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law of Moses, מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver with rejoicing בְּשִׂמְחָ֣ה (bə·śim·ḥāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> Blithesomeness, glee and song, וּבְשִׁ֑יר (ū·ḇə·šîr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> A song, singing as ordained יְדֵ֥י (yə·ḏê) Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand by David. דָוִֽיד׃ (ḏā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 23:18 Jehoiada appointed the officers of the house (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 23:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 23:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 23:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 23:19" /></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>