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They distributed the gifts among the families of priests in their towns by their divisions, dividing the gifts fairly among old and young alike. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah were faithfully assisting him in the cities of the priests, to distribute the portions to their brothers, old and young alike, by divisions, <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">King James Bible</a> 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 brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small: <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">New King James Version</a> And under him were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, his faithful assistants in the cities of the priests, to distribute allotments to their brethren by divisions, to the great as well as the small. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Under his authority were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, to distribute their portions faithfully to their brothers by divisions, whether great or small, <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> Under his authority were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests, to distribute faithfully their portions to their brothers by divisions, whether great or small, <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And under his authority were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests, to distribute faithfully their portions to their brothers by divisions, whether great or small, <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now assisting by his hand were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests, to distribute faithfully their portions to their brothers by divisions, whether great or small, <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Under his authority were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests, to distribute faithfully their portions to their brothers (relatives) by divisions, whether great or small, <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests were to distribute it faithfully under his authority to their brothers by divisions, whether large or small. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the cities of the priests were to faithfully distribute it under his authority to their brothers by divisions, whether large or small. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> And under him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small: <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> And under 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 brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small: <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah served under him in the cities belonging to the priests. They were to distribute the offerings faithfully to all their relatives, young and old, by their divisions. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the other cities where priests lived, he was faithfully assisted in this by other Levites: Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah. They distributed the food equally to their fellow Levites according to what their duties were, <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah served in the priestly cities, making sure contributions were distributed faithfully to their relatives division by division, no matter how large or how small, <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/31.htm">NET Bible</a> In the cities of the priests, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully assisted him in making disbursements to their fellow priests according to their divisions, regardless of age. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Under him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, alongside the priests, to faithfully make disbursements to their brothers by divisions, as well to the great as to the small: <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small: <a href="/web/2_chronicles/31.htm">World English Bible</a> Under him were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brothers by divisions, to the great as well as to the small; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And by his hand [are] Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shechaniah, in cities of the priests, faithfully to give to their brothers in divisions, as the great so the small, <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And by his hand are Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shechaniah, in cities of the priests, faithfully to give to their brethren in courses, as the great so the small, <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And upon his hand Eden and Miniamin, and Joshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, with faithfulness,-to give to their brethren by divisions according to the great, according to the small:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And under his charge were Eden, and Benjamin, Jesue, and Semeias, and Amarias, and Sechenias, in the cities of the priests, to distribute faithfully portions to their brethren, both little and great: <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And under his charge were Eden, and Benjamin, Jeshua, and Shemaiah, and also Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, so that they would distribute faithfully to their brothers, the small as well as the great, their portions <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Bible</a> Under him in the priestly cities were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, who faithfully made the distribution to their brothers, great and small alike, according to their divisions. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah were faithfully assisting him in the cities of the priests, to distribute the portions to their kindred, old and young alike, by divisions,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And next to him were Eden, Benjamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their set office, to distribute portions to their brethren, to the great and small alike; <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And with him were devoted Edun, and Benjamin, and Yeshua, and Shemaia, and Amariah and Shekaniah in the villages of the Priest in faithfulness to give portions to their brothers, to the great like the small<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And under him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small; <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> by the hand of Odom, and Benjamin, and Jesus, and Semei, and Amarias, and Sechonias, by the hand of the priests faithfully, to give to their brethren according to the courses, as well to great as small; <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/31-15.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=8256" 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/31.htm">Hezekiah Organizes the Priests</a> …14Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. 15<a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Under</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his authority,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5731.htm" title="5731: ‘ê·ḏen (N-proper-ms) -- The garden home of Adam and Eve. The same as eden; Eden, the region of Adam's home.">Eden,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4509.htm" title="4509: ū·min·yā·min (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From the right hand, the name of several Isr. From min and yamiyn; from right hand; Minjamin, the name of two Israelites.">Miniamin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: wə·yê·šū·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">Jeshua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: ū·šə·ma‘·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/568.htm" title="568: ’ă·mar·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged tamaryahuw; from 'amar and Yahh; Jah has said; Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Amariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7935.htm" title="7935: ū·šə·ḵan·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shkanyahuw; from shakan and Yahh; Jah has dwelt; Shekanjah, the name of nine Israelites.">and Shecaniah</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: be·’ĕ·mū·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">faithfully</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">distributed portions</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: la·’ă·ḥê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">to their fellow priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘ā·rê (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in their cities,</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: bə·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">according to their divisions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: kag·gā·ḏō·wl (Prep-k, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">old</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: kaq·qā·ṭān (Prep-k, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">and young alike.</a> 16In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions—…<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="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44</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. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22-27</a> The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12-14</a> Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">2 Chronicles 35:2-3</a> He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20-28</a> Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ... <a href="/2_kings/23-4.htm">2 Kings 23:4</a> Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28-32</a> but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1-3</a> Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / 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/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a> Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-22.htm">2 Chronicles 30:22</a> And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3-5</a> In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. / Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side. / “Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity. <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="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">2 Chronicles 29:31-36</a> Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/30-25.htm">2 Chronicles 30:25-27</a> Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. / So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel. / Then the priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard their voice, and their prayer came into His holy dwelling place in heaven. <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a> 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 ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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:nest him [heb] at his hand<a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">2 Chronicles 31:13</a> And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.the cities<a href="/joshua/21-9.htm">Joshua 21:9-19</a> And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are here mentioned by name, … <a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-60</a> Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot… set office.<a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22</a> All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.as well<a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">1 Chronicles 25:8</a> And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Amariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Amari'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Distribute</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Distributing</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Distributions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">Eden</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-11.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-11.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Miniamin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Mini'amin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">Office</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-9.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-2.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-11.htm">Shecaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-11.htm">Shecani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">Shechaniah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-24.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-13.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/7-3.htm">Amariah</a> <a href="/ezra/7-3.htm">Amari'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/1-6.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-13.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Distribute</a> <a href="/acts/2-3.htm">Distributing</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Distributions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-12.htm">Eden</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-5.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Miniamin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Mini'amin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Office</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-29.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Shecaniah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Shecani'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Shechaniah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-30.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/ezra/2-59.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 31</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">The people go forward in destroying idolatry</a> 2. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites, </a> 4. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">and provides for their work and maintenance</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">The sincerity of Hezekiah</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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Hezekiah's authority was significant in re-establishing the order and practices that had been neglected during the reign of his predecessors. His leadership is a type of Christ, who also brings order and restoration to God's people.Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah These names represent the priests who were entrusted with the task of distributing the portions. Each name has a meaning that reflects their roles or characteristics: Eden means "delight," Miniamin means "from the right hand," Jeshua means "the Lord saves," Shemaiah means "heard by the Lord," Amariah means "the Lord has promised," and Shecaniah means "the Lord dwells." These individuals were likely chosen for their faithfulness and integrity, reflecting the importance of trustworthy leadership in spiritual matters.faithfully distributed portions The distribution of portions refers to the allocation of the tithes and offerings collected for the support of the priests and Levites. Faithfulness in this task was crucial to ensure that the needs of those serving in the temple were met, allowing them to focus on their spiritual duties. This act of distribution is reminiscent of the early church in <a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a>, where the apostles appointed deacons to ensure fair distribution to the widows.to their fellow priests in their cities This indicates that the distribution was not centralized but took place in various cities where the priests resided. It highlights the decentralized nature of the priestly service, where priests lived among the people they served, fostering a closer relationship between the clergy and the laity. This practice ensured that the spiritual needs of the people were met throughout the land, not just in Jerusalem.according to their divisions The divisions refer to the organized groups of priests and Levites who served in the temple according to a schedule. This system was established by King David (1 Chronicles 24) to ensure that temple service was orderly and that all priests had the opportunity to serve. It reflects the importance of order and structure in worship, which is a theme throughout Scripture.old and young alike This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of the distribution, ensuring that both the experienced and the less experienced priests received their due portions. It underscores the biblical principle of equality and fairness, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where Paul speaks of the unity and equality of all believers in Christ. This inclusivity also points to the value of both wisdom and youthful energy in the service of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eden,_miniamin,_jeshua,_shemaiah,_amariah,_and_shecaniah.htm">Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah</a> These individuals were appointed to oversee the distribution of offerings to the priests and Levites. Their role was crucial in ensuring that the resources were allocated fairly and according to need. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cities_of_the_priests.htm">Cities of the Priests</a> These were specific locations where the priests resided. The distribution took place in these cities, highlighting the organized structure of the priestly service. 3. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_distribution.htm">Faithful Distribution</a> This event underscores the importance of integrity and faithfulness in managing resources dedicated to God's service. It reflects a well-ordered system of provision for those serving in the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_stewardship.htm">Faithfulness in Stewardship</a> God values faithfulness in those who manage His resources. We are called to be trustworthy stewards in whatever responsibilities we hold. <a href="/topical/o/organized_service_to_god.htm">Organized Service to God</a> The structured distribution system highlights the importance of organization in ministry. Effective service often requires planning and order. <a href="/topical/c/community_support_and_fairness.htm">Community Support and Fairness</a> The distribution to "large or small" groups emphasizes fairness and equity. In our communities, we should strive to support one another impartially. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_ministry.htm">Role of Leadership in Ministry</a> Leaders are tasked with ensuring that resources are used wisely and justly. This requires discernment and integrity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_chr_31_15-16_with_no_parallels.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:15–16, how do we reconcile the detailed priestly organization described here with the lack of parallel records in other historical texts from that era? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a> <a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_abijam's_mother_named_differently.htm">In 1 Kings 15:2, why does Abijam's mother appear as 'Maachah,' while 2 Chronicles 13:2 identifies her differently?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) Next him.--By his hand ('al y?do). (Comp. <a href="/context/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 25:2-3</a>.) The meaning is, "subordinate to him."The six Levites here named as under the direction of Kore had the duty of distributing a proper share of the firstfruits, tithes, and dedicated things to their brethren residing in the sacerdotal cities, where they themselves were stationed.In their set office.--It seems better to connect the phrase so rendered with the following verb: "honestly to give" (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm" title="And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.">2Chronicles 31:12</a>). So Vulg.: "ut fideliter distribuerent fratribus suis partes," &c. Others render be'em-nah, "in trust."Their brethren by courses.--Rather, their brethren in the courses--i.e., those members of the Levitical classes who, not being on duty at the Temple, were dwelling in their towns; and those who were past service, and young children.Great . . . small.--Older . . . younger.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Eden... Shemaiah (see <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12, 14</a>). In the cities (see <a href="/joshua/21-19.htm">Joshua 21:19</a>). In their set office; i.e. in their appointed duty. The word (בֶּךאמוּנָה) here used bespeaks the important and trustworthy nature of the duty committed to those spoken of, and probably betrays the fact that the duty had not always in the past been honestly discharged (see same word in ver. 12). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Under וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his authority יָד֡וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Eden, עֵ֣דֶן (‘ê·ḏen) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5731.htm">Strong's 5731: </a> Eden -- the garden home of Adam and Eve Miniamin, וּ֠מִנְיָמִן (ū·min·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4509.htm">Strong's 4509: </a> Miniamin -- 'from the right hand', the name of several Israelites Jeshua, וְיֵשׁ֨וּעַ (wə·yê·šū·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua Shemaiah, וּֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֜הוּ (ū·šə·ma‘·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites Amariah, אֲמַרְיָ֧הוּ (’ă·mar·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_568.htm">Strong's 568: </a> Amariah -- 'Yah has promised', the name of several Israelites and Shecaniah וּשְׁכַנְיָ֛הוּ (ū·šə·ḵan·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7935.htm">Strong's 7935: </a> Shecaniah -- 'Yah has taken up His abode', the name of several Israelites in the cities בְּעָרֵ֥י (bə·‘ā·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest faithfully בֶּאֱמוּנָ֑ה (be·’ĕ·mū·nāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity distributed לָתֵ֤ת (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to their [fellow priests] לַאֲחֵיהֶם֙ (la·’ă·ḥê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) by divisions, בְּמַחְלְק֔וֹת (bə·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4256.htm">Strong's 4256: </a> Division, course whether large כַּגָּד֖וֹל (kag·gā·ḏō·wl) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent or small. כַּקָּטָֽן׃ (kaq·qā·ṭān) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> Small, young, unimportant <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:15 Under him were Eden and Miniamin (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:16" /></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>