Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In addition, they distributed to the males three years old or more whose names were in the genealogical records—all who would enter the temple of the LORD to perform the daily duties of their various tasks, according to their responsibilities and their divisions. New Living Translation They distributed the gifts to all males three years old or older, regardless of their place in the genealogical records. The distribution went to all who would come to the LORD’s Temple to perform their daily duties according to their divisions. English Standard Version except those enrolled by genealogy, males from three years old and upward—all who entered the house of the LORD as the duty of each day required—for their service according to their offices, by their divisions. Berean Standard Bible In 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— King James Bible Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses; New King James Version Besides those males from three years old and up who were written in the genealogy, they distributed to everyone who entered the house of the LORD his daily portion for the work of his service, by his division, New American Standard Bible without regard to their genealogical enrollment, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations—for their work in their duties according to their divisions; NASB 1995 without regard to their genealogical enrollment, to the males from thirty years old and upward— everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations— for their work in their duties according to their divisions; NASB 1977 without regard to their genealogical enrollment, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations—for their work in their duties according to their divisions; Legacy Standard Bible without regard to their genealogical record, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of Yahweh for his daily obligations—for their service in their responsibilities according to their divisions; Amplified Bible without regard to their genealogical registration, to the males from thirty years old and upward—everyone who entered the house of the LORD for his daily obligations—for their service in accordance with their duties by their divisions; Christian Standard Bible In addition, they distributed it to males registered by genealogy three years old and above; to all who would enter the LORD’s temple for their daily duty, for their service in their responsibilities according to their divisions. Holman Christian Standard Bible In addition, they distributed it to males registered by genealogy three years old and above; to all who would enter the LORD’s temple for their daily duty, for their service in their responsibilities according to their divisions. American Standard Version besides them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of Jehovah, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their courses; English Revised Version beside them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of the LORD, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their charges according to their courses; GOD'S WORD® Translation They were appointed to distribute them to males who were at least three years old. The way they were enrolled in the genealogical records did not matter. The six men who served under Kore were to distribute the offerings to everyone who went to the LORD's temple to perform the daily service that each division was responsible for. Good News Translation and not by clans. They gave a share to all males thirty years of age or older who had daily responsibilities in the Temple in accordance with their positions. International Standard Version without regard to genealogical enrollment, to every male 30 years old and older—that is, to everyone who entered the LORD's Temple as their duty obligations required—for their work and duties according to their divisions Majority Standard Bible In 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? NET Bible They made disbursements to all the males three years old and up who were listed in the genealogical records--to all who would enter the LORD's temple to serve on a daily basis and fulfill their duties as assigned to their divisions. New Heart English Bible besides those who were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into the house of the LORD, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions. Webster's Bible Translation Besides their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even to every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses; World English Bible in addition to those who were listed by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into Yahweh’s house, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their divisions; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionapart from their genealogy, to males from a son of three years and upward, to everyone who has gone into the house of YHWH, by the matter of a day in its day, for their service in their charges, according to their divisions; Young's Literal Translation apart from their genealogy, to males from a son of three years and upward, to every one who hath gone in to the house of Jehovah, by the matter of a day in its day, for their service in their charges, according to their courses; Smith's Literal Translation Besides their enrolling to males from the son of three years and above, to all coming to the house of Jehovah, for the word of a day in its day for their service in their watches according to their divisions. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBesides the males from three years old and upward, to all that went into the temple of the Lord, and whatsoever there was need of in the ministry, and their offices according to their courses, day by day. Catholic Public Domain Version (except for the males from three years old and upward) for all who were entering the temple of the Lord, and for whatever was needed for the ministry, throughout each day, as well as for the observances according to their divisions. New American Bible There was also a register by ancestral houses of males three years of age and over, for all priests who were eligible to enter the house of the LORD according to the daily schedule to fulfill their service in the order of their divisions. New Revised Standard Version except those enrolled by genealogy, males from three years old and upwards, all who entered the house of the LORD as the duty of each day required, for their service according to their offices, by their divisions. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBesides that which is due to the males from three years old and upward, even to every one who entered into the house of the LORD, their daily portion for their service in their duties according to their divisions; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Outside of what is right for the males from a son three years old and above, to everyone whoever enters the house of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917beside them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of the LORD, for his daily portion, for their service in their charges according to their courses; Brenton Septuagint Translation besides the increase of males from three years old and upward, to every one entering into the house of the Lord, a portion according to a daily rate, for service in the daily courses of their order. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Organizes the Priests…15Under 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. 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— 17and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their duties and divisions.… Cross References 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. ... Deuteronomy 18:1-8 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. ... Nehemiah 12:44-47 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. ... 1 Chronicles 9:26-33 But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. / They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. / Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out. ... 1 Chronicles 23:24-32 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ... 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... 1 Chronicles 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... 2 Chronicles 8:14-15 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. / They did not turn aside from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites in any matter, including that of the treasuries. 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 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. ... 2 Chronicles 35:2-6 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. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. ... Matthew 10:10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Treasury of Scripture Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even to every one that enters into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses; his daily Leviticus 21:22,23 He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy… Jump to Previous Besides Daily Divisions Duties Duty Enrolled Entered Entereth Except Genealogical Genealogy House Males Offices Reckoned Regard Required Service Three Upward WorkJump to Next Besides Daily Divisions Duties Duty Enrolled Entered Entereth Except Genealogical Genealogy House Males Offices Reckoned Regard Required Service Three Upward Work2 Chronicles 31 1. The people go forward in destroying idolatry2. 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 In addition, they distributed portions This phrase refers to the distribution of provisions, likely food and other necessities, to those serving in the temple. This practice was part of the reforms initiated by King Hezekiah to ensure the proper functioning of temple services. The distribution of portions was a practical application of the law, as seen in Numbers 18:8-20, where the Levites and priests were to receive their sustenance from the offerings brought by the people. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms, including the reorganization of the priestly and Levitical duties. 2. Levites and Priests The religious leaders responsible for temple service and worship, receiving provisions as part of Hezekiah's reforms. 3. House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. 4. Genealogical Records The records used to verify the lineage and eligibility of those serving in the temple. 5. Daily Duties The regular responsibilities and services performed by the Levites and priests in the temple. Teaching Points Faithful StewardshipThe importance of organizing and providing for those who serve in ministry, ensuring they can fulfill their duties without distraction. Generational Responsibility The inclusion of males three years old and above signifies the importance of preparing the next generation for service in God's house. Commitment to Worship Regular, organized worship is vital for maintaining a strong relationship with God and community cohesion. Biblical Order and Structure God values order and structure in worship, as seen in the detailed genealogical records and divisions of duties. Community Support The community's role in supporting those who serve in ministry, reflecting a collective responsibility for spiritual leadership.(16) Beside their genealogy.--The verse is a parenthesis stating an exception, and should rather be rendered, "apart from their register of males from three years old and upward (to wit, the register) of all that came into the house of Jehovah for the daily portion (literally, for a day's matter in its day; 2Chronicles 8:13; Nehemiah 11:23) for their service in their offices according to their divisions." The meaning is that the Levites who were on duty in the Temple, and whose names were registered as such, along with their male children of three years old and upwards, were not provided for by Cononiah and his associates, as they received their daily portion in the sanctuary itself. Children, it appears, were allowed to accompany their fathers to the Temple, and to eat with them of the sacrifices.Verse 16. - Beside their genealogy of males; i.e. except (מִלְבַד) the family count of males, etc., the remainder of the verse describing those who are meant by the excepted. They were excepted because for themselves and their little ones, their daily present temple service brought their daily maintenance as of course. The "unto every one" of our version is misleading. Keil translates perspicuously, "of all those who entered the house of the Lord, to the daily portion for their service," etc. The glimpse of the picture of the little children fed for the sake of their fathers' sanctuary service, so true to the true religion even of nature, is a pleasant glimpse to catch. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In addition,מִלְּבַ֞ד (mil·lə·ḇaḏ) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of they distributed to the males לִזְכָרִ֗ים (liz·ḵā·rîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male registered by genealogy הִתְיַחְשָׂ֣ם (hiṯ·yaḥ·śām) Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3187: To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy who were three שָׁל֤וֹשׁ (šā·lō·wōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice years of age מִבֶּ֨ן (mib·ben) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son or older— וּלְמַ֔עְלָה (ū·lə·ma‘·lāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who would enter הַבָּ֥א (hab·bā) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the house לְבֵית־ (lə·ḇêṯ-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for their daily י֣וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day duties לִדְבַר־ (liḏ·ḇar-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause for service לַעֲב֣וֹדָתָ֔ם (la·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏā·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5656: Work of any kind in the responsibilities בְּמִשְׁמְרוֹתָ֖ם (bə·miš·mə·rō·w·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function of their divisions. כְּמַחְלְקוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (kə·maḥ·lə·qō·w·ṯê·hem) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4256: Division, course Links 2 Chronicles 31:16 NIV2 Chronicles 31:16 NLT 2 Chronicles 31:16 ESV 2 Chronicles 31:16 NASB 2 Chronicles 31:16 KJV 2 Chronicles 31:16 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 31:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 31:16 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 31:16 French Bible 2 Chronicles 31:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:16 Besides those who were reckoned by genealogy (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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