2 Chronicles 31:12
New International Version
Then they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts. Konaniah, a Levite, was the overseer in charge of these things, and his brother Shimei was next in rank.

New Living Translation
the people faithfully brought all the gifts, tithes, and other items dedicated for use in the Temple. Conaniah the Levite was put in charge, assisted by his brother Shimei.

English Standard Version
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, the tithes, and the dedicated things. The chief officer in charge of them was Conaniah the Levite, with Shimei his brother as second,

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Then they faithfully brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things; Cononiah the Levite had charge of them, and Shimei his brother was the next.

New American Standard Bible
They faithfully brought in the contributions, the tithes, and the consecrated things; and Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.

NASB 1995
They faithfully brought in the contributions and the tithes and the consecrated things; and Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them and his brother Shimei was second.

NASB 1977
And they faithfully brought in the contributions and the tithes and the consecrated things; and Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them and his brother Shimei was second.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they faithfully brought in the contribution and the tithe and the holy things; and Conaniah the Levite was the officer over them and his brother Shimei was second.

Amplified Bible
They faithfully brought in the contributions, the tithes, and the sacred (dedicated) things. Conaniah the Levite was in charge of them, and Shimei his brother was second [in authority].

Christian Standard Bible
The offering, the tenth, and the dedicated things were brought faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The offering, the tenth, and the dedicated things were brought faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.

American Standard Version
and they brought in the oblations and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully. And over them Conaniah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was second;

English Revised Version
And they brought in the oblations and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: and over them Conaniah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was second.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
they faithfully brought in the contributions, the offerings of one-tenth of the crops, and the gifts dedicated to God. The Levite Conaniah was in charge of these things, and his brother Shimei was his assistant.

Good News Translation
and put all the gifts and tithes in them for safekeeping. They placed a Levite named Conaniah in charge and made his brother Shimei his assistant.

International Standard Version
They faithfully brought in the gifts, tithes, and consecrated materials, and Conaniah the descendant of Levi was placed in charge of them. His brother Shimei was second in command,

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
they brought in the contributions, tithes, and consecrated items that had been offered. Konaniah, a Levite, was in charge of all this, assisted by his brother Shimei.

New Heart English Bible
They brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: and over them Conaniah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was second.

Webster's Bible Translation
And brought in the offerings and the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Conaniah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.

World English Bible
They brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was ruler over them, and Shimei his brother was second.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they bring in the raised-offering, and the tithe, and the holy things faithfully; and over them is a leader, Conaniah the Levite, and his brother Shimei [is] second;

Young's Literal Translation
and they bring in the heave-offering, and the tithe, and the holy things faithfully; and over them is a leader, Conaniah the Levite, and Shimei his brother is second;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will bring in the oblations and the tenth, and the holies, with faithfulness: and over them the leader Cononiah the Levite, and Shimei his brother, the second.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They brought in faithfully both the firstfruits, and the tithes, and all they had vowed. And the overseer of them was Chonenias the Levite, and Semei his brother was the second,

Catholic Public Domain Version
they faithfully brought in the first-fruits, as well as the tithes and all that they had vowed. Now the overseer of these things was Conaniah, a Levite; and his brother, Shimei, was second.

New American Bible
they deposited the offerings, tithes, and votive offerings there for safekeeping. The overseer of these things was Conaniah the Levite, and his brother Shimei was second in command.

New Revised Standard Version
Faithfully they brought in the contributions, the tithes and the dedicated things. The chief officer in charge of them was Conaniah the Levite, with his brother Shimei as second;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they brought in the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully; over them Cononiah the Levite was overseer and Shimei his brother was the next.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they prepared and they brought the first fruits tithe and holy things in faith, and over them there were Authorities: Kenaniyah a Levite and Shami his brother, the second
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they brought in the offerings and the tithes and the hallowed things faithfully; and over them Conaniah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was second.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and they brought thither the first-fruits and the tithes faithfully: and Chonenias the Levite was superintendent over them, and Semei his brother was next.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Hezekiah Organizes the Priests
11Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. 12And 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. 13Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / 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.”

Nehemiah 12:44
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.

Nehemiah 13:12-13
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.

Malachi 3:10
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.

Deuteronomy 14:28-29
At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. / Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.

Deuteronomy 26:12-15
When you have finished laying aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you are to give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat and be filled within your gates. / Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God, “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all the commandments You have given me. I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments. / I have not eaten any of the sacred portion while in mourning, or removed any of it while unclean, or offered any of it for the dead. I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done everything You commanded me. ...

Numbers 18:21-24
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. ...

Numbers 18:26-28
“Speak to the Levites and tell them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe that I have given you as your inheritance, you must present part of it as an offering to the LORD—a tithe of the tithe. / Your offering will be reckoned to you as grain from the threshing floor or juice from the winepress. / So you are to present an offering to the LORD from all the tithes you receive from the Israelites, and from these you are to give the LORD’s offering to Aaron the priest.

1 Chronicles 26:20
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.

1 Chronicles 26:26-28
This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. / They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. / Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

2 Chronicles 29:3-5
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.

2 Chronicles 29:31
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.

2 Chronicles 30:24
For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves.

Acts 4:34-35
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.

Acts 6:1-3
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


Treasury of Scripture

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.

the dedicated

2 Kings 12:15
Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.

over which

1 Chronicles 26:20-26
And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things…

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Charge Chief Conaniah Cononiah Consecrated Contributions Dedicated Faithfully Gifts Hallowed Heave-Offering Heave-Offerings Holy Keeping Levite Offerings Officer Rank Ruler Second Shimei Shim'e-I Tenths Tithe Tithes
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Charge Chief Conaniah Cononiah Consecrated Contributions Dedicated Faithfully Gifts Hallowed Heave-Offering Heave-Offerings Holy Keeping Levite Offerings Officer Rank Ruler Second Shimei Shim'e-I Tenths Tithe Tithes
2 Chronicles 31
1. The people go forward in destroying idolatry
2. Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites,
4. and provides for their work and maintenance
5. The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes
11. Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes
20. The sincerity of Hezekiah














And they faithfully brought in
The phrase "faithfully brought in" underscores the integrity and dedication of the people in fulfilling their religious obligations. The Hebrew root for "faithfully" is "אֱמוּנָה" (emunah), which conveys a sense of steadfastness and trustworthiness. This reflects the spiritual revival under King Hezekiah, where the people were committed to restoring proper worship and temple service. Historically, this period was marked by a return to the covenantal faithfulness that God required of Israel, emphasizing the importance of sincerity in worship.

the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts
These terms refer to the various offerings that were brought to support the temple and the Levites. "Contributions" (תְּרוּמָה, terumah) were offerings set apart for sacred use. "Tithes" (מַעֲשֵׂר, ma'aser) were a tenth of one's produce or earnings, given as a recognition of God's provision and sovereignty. "Dedicated gifts" (קֹדֶשׁ, qodesh) were items or offerings set apart for holy purposes. This practice was rooted in the Mosaic Law, where the Israelites were commanded to support the Levitical priesthood and the temple services, ensuring that the spiritual leaders could focus on their duties without material concerns.

Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge
Conaniah, whose name means "Yahweh has established," was a Levite appointed to oversee the collection and distribution of these offerings. The Levites were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties. The role of Conaniah highlights the importance of leadership and accountability in managing God's resources. His position as "officer in charge" indicates a structured and organized approach to temple administration, reflecting the reforms initiated by Hezekiah to restore proper worship practices.

and his brother Shimei was second
Shimei, meaning "heard" or "hearing," served as the assistant to Conaniah. The mention of his brotherly relationship emphasizes the familial and communal aspect of service in the temple. This partnership illustrates the biblical principle of shared responsibility and cooperation in ministry. The structure of leadership, with Conaniah and Shimei working together, ensured that the tasks were carried out efficiently and effectively, demonstrating the value of teamwork in fulfilling God's work.

(12) The offerings.--The Ter-mah (heave offering; see Note on 2Chronicles 31:6) and the tithe, and the holy things (2Chronicles 31:6). Ter-mah seems to mean the firstfruits hero (2Chronicles 31:5).

Faithfully.--With faithfulness, or honesty (2Chronicles 19:9).

Over which.--And over them--i.e., the stores.

Shimei.--2Chronicles 29:14. . . .

Verse 12. - Faithfully. A pleasant reminiscence of 2 Chronicles 19:9. Shimei (see 2 Chronicles 29:14). Ruler... the next (so note, 1 Chronicles 5:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And they faithfully brought in
וַיָּבִ֨יאוּ (way·yā·ḇî·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the contributions,
הַתְּרוּמָ֧ה (hat·tə·rū·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8641: Contribution, offering (for sacred uses)

tithes,
וְהַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֛ר (wə·ham·ma·‘ă·śêr)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4643: Tenth part, tithe

and dedicated gifts.
וְהַקֳּדָשִׁ֖ים (wə·haq·qo·ḏā·šîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

Conaniah
כָּֽנַנְיָ֣הוּ‪‬ (kā·nan·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3562: Conaniah -- 'Yah has sustained', two Levites

the Levite
הַלֵּוִ֔י (hal·lê·wî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

was the officer
נָגִיד֙ (nā·ḡîḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5057: A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes

in charge of them,
וַעֲלֵיהֶ֤ם (wa·‘ă·lê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and his brother
אָחִ֖יהוּ (’ā·ḥî·hū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Shimei
וְשִׁמְעִ֥י (wə·šim·‘î)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites

was second.
מִשְׁנֶֽה׃ (miš·neh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4932: A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second


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OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:12 They brought in the offerings and (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)
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