2 Chronicles 31
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 31 of 36
Chapter Summary
The people is forward in destroying idolatry. Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites. The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes. The sincerity of Hezekiah.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who orders the priestly courses, builds storerooms, and faithfully seeks God with all his heart
Chief priest of the house of Zadok who reports the abundance of the heaps to Hezekiah
The Levite leader appointed over the tithes and heave offerings in the temple storerooms
Son of Imnah, the Levite gatekeeper at the east, set over the freewill offerings of God
Priestly ancestor; Azariah the chief priest is identified as of his house
Ancestral priest; portions are distributed to the sons of Aaron in the priests' cities
Timeline
Following the feast, the Israelites go into the cities of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh to smash the sacred pillars, Asherahs, and high places until they are completely destroyed.
2 Chronicles 31:1Hezekiah reestablishes the divisions of priests and Levites, contributes his own property for the regular burnt offerings, and commands the people to support the religious workers.
2 Chronicles 31:2-4The sons of Israel respond generously, bringing abundant firstfruits and tithes over several months until they form massive heaps.
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