Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hezekiah assigned the priests and Levites to divisions—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—to offer burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, to minister, to give thanks and to sing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. New Living Translation Hezekiah then organized the priests and Levites into divisions to offer the burnt offerings and peace offerings, and to worship and give thanks and praise to the LORD at the gates of the Temple. English Standard Version And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, division by division, each according to his service, the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and peace offerings, to minister in the gates of the camp of the LORD and to give thanks and praise. Berean Standard Bible Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. King James Bible And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. New King James Version And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites according to their divisions, each man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and peace offerings, to serve, to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. New American Standard Bible And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to serve and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. NASB 1995 And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. NASB 1977 And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible And Hezekiah set up the divisions of the priests and the Levites by their divisions, each according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of Yahweh. Amplified Bible And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests, and the Levites by their divisions, each in accordance with his service, both the priests and Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites for the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD, each division corresponding to his service among the priests and Levites. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites for the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD, each division corresponding to his service among the priests and Levites. American Standard Version And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of Jehovah. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Hezekiah appointed Guards of the Priests and of the Levites over their Guards, each man according to his service for the Priests and for the Levites and for the burning offerings and for peace offerings to serve, and to give thanks and to sing at the gates of LORD JEHOVAH. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ezekias appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites, and the courses of each one according to his ministry, to the priests and to the Levites, for the whole-burnt-offering, and for the peace-offering, and to praise, and to give thanks, and to minister in the gates, and in the courts of the house of the Lord. Contemporary English Version Hezekiah divided the priests and Levites into groups, according to their duties. Then he assigned them the responsibilities of offering sacrifices to please the LORD and sacrifices to ask his blessing. He also appointed people to serve at the temple and to sing praises at the temple gates. Douay-Rheims Bible And Ezechias appointed companies of the priests, and the Levites, by their courses, every man in his own office, to wit, both of the priests, and of the Levites, for holocausts, and for peace offerings, to minister, and to praise, and to sing in the gates of the camp of the Lord. English Revised Version And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hezekiah assigned the priests and the Levites to divisions. Each priest or Levite was put in a division based on the service he performed: sacrificing burnt offerings, sacrificing fellowship offerings, serving, giving thanks, or praising within the gates of the LORD's camp. Good News Translation King Hezekiah reestablished the organization of the priests and Levites, under which they each had specific duties. These included offering the burnt offerings and the fellowship offerings, taking part in the Temple worship, and giving praise and thanks in the various parts of the Temple. International Standard Version Hezekiah appointed the priestly divisions and the divisions of the descendants of Levi, each according to their service duties, including both priests and descendants of Levi who offered morning and evening burnt offerings, peace offerings, general ministry, thanksgiving, and praise in the gateways to the LORD's campgrounds. JPS Tanakh 1917 And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priest and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Literal Standard Version And Hezekiah appoints the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, by their divisions, each according to his service, of the priests and of the Levites, for burnt-offering and for peace-offerings, to minister and to give thanks, and to give praise in the gates of the camps of YHWH. Majority Standard Bible Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. New American Bible Hezekiah re-established the divisions of the priests and the Levites according to their former divisions, assigning to each priest and Levite his proper service, whether in regard to burnt offerings or communion offerings, thanksgiving or praise, or ministering in the gates of the encampment of the LORD. NET Bible Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and Levites to do their assigned tasks--to offer burnt sacrifices and present offerings and to serve, give thanks, and offer praise in the gates of the LORD's sanctuary. New Revised Standard Version Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, division by division, everyone according to his service, the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and offerings of well-being, to minister in the gates of the camp of the LORD and to give thanks and praise. New Heart English Bible Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites after their divisions, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. World English Bible Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites after their divisions, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of Yahweh’s camp. Young's Literal Translation And Hezekiah appointeth the courses of the priests, and of the Levites, by their courses, each according to his service, of the priests and of the Levites, for burnt-offering, and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to give praise in the gates of the camps of Jehovah. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Idols1When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. 2Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites — each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites— for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Cross References Luke 1:8 One day while Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 1 Chronicles 23:28 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, 1 Chronicles 24:1 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Treasury of Scripture And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. the courses 2 Chronicles 5:11 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course: 2 Chronicles 8:14 And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. 2 Chronicles 23:8 So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. to give thanks 2 Chronicles 29:24-26 And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel… 1 Chronicles 16:4-6,41 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: … 1 Chronicles 23:30 And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; in the gates of the tents of the Lord. Jump to Previous Appointed Burnt Burnt-Offerings Camp Courses Divisions Gates Hezekiah Levites Minister Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Praise Priest Priests s Service Tents ThanksJump to Next Appointed Burnt Burnt-Offerings Camp Courses Divisions Gates Hezekiah Levites Minister Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Praise Priest Priests s Service Tents Thanks2 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 (2) The courses . . . their courses.--Hezekiah restored the system of service in rotation, ascribed to David. (Comp. 2Chronicles 8:14, "according to the order of David.") Every man according to his service.--See the same phrase in Numbers 7:5; Numbers 7:7. Literally, after the mouth (i.e., rule, prescription) of his service. The priests and Levites.--Literally, to the priests and Levites. The words depend upon those which immediately precede. LXX., ??? ??? ????????? ??????? ???? ??? ?????? ??????????? ???? ???????? ??? ???? ????????. To minister . . . praise.--The chronicler's usual definition of the Levitical functions. In the gates . . . Lord.--Literally, in the gates of the camps of Jehovah. Comp. 1Chronicles 9:18-19, where the phrase is explained. . . . Verse 2. - And Hezekiah appointed the courses. The twenty-fourth and following two chapters of 1 Chronicles give in full the appointment and arrangement of these courses, now again thrown out of order. Appointed; Hebrew, וַיַּעֲמֵר. It is equivalent to saying Hezekiah re-established the courses. Of the tents. The word is not "tents," but the expressive and emphatic "camps" (מַחֲגות). Order of the divinest kind, discipline of the most perfect sort, are the glory of the temple and temple service of old, of the Church, her ministers, her members, and all her pious work of more modern date.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Hezekiahיְחִזְקִיָּ֡הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites reestablished וַיַּעֲמֵ֣ד (way·ya·‘ă·mêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations the divisions מַחְלְק֣וֹת (maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4256: Division, course of the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest and Levites— וְ֠הַלְוִיִּם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi each אִ֣ישׁ ׀ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person corresponding to כְּפִ֣י (kə·p̄î) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to their service עֲבֹדָת֗וֹ (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5656: Work of any kind among the priests לַכֹּהֲנִים֙ (lak·kō·hă·nîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest and Levites— וְלַלְוִיִּ֔ם (wə·lal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi for the burnt offerings לְעֹלָ֖ה (lə·‘ō·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering and peace offerings, וְלִשְׁלָמִ֑ים (wə·liš·lā·mîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering for ministry, לְשָׁרֵת֙ (lə·šā·rêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to for giving thanks, וּלְהֹד֣וֹת (ū·lə·hō·ḏō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan and for singing praises וּלְהַלֵּ֔ל (ū·lə·hal·lêl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1984: To shine at the gates בְּשַׁעֲרֵ֖י (bə·ša·‘ă·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of the LORD's יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH dwelling. מַחֲנ֥וֹת (ma·ḥă·nō·wṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army Links 2 Chronicles 31:2 NIV2 Chronicles 31:2 NLT 2 Chronicles 31:2 ESV 2 Chronicles 31:2 NASB 2 Chronicles 31:2 KJV 2 Chronicles 31:2 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 31:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 31:2 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 31:2 French Bible 2 Chronicles 31:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |