2 Chronicles 31:9
New International Version
Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the heaps;

New Living Translation
“Where did all this come from?” Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites.

English Standard Version
And Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites about the heaps.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps,

King James Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

New King James Version
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

New American Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

NASB 1995
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

NASB 1977
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah inquired of the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

Amplified Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps.

Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the piles.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the piles.

American Standard Version
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

Contemporary English Version
Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the large amount of offerings.

English Revised Version
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hezekiah asked the priests and the Levites about the heaps.

Good News Translation
The king spoke to the priests and the Levites about these gifts,

International Standard Version
and Hezekiah quizzed the priests and the descendants of Levi about the piles of gifts.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps,

NET Bible
When Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the heaps,

New Heart English Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

World English Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites about the heaps.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hezekiah inquires at the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hezekiah inquireth at the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah will seek to the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Ezechias asked the priests and the Levites, why the heaps lay so.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites, as to why the stacks were laid out in this way.

New American Bible
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the piles,

New Revised Standard Version
Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites about the heaps.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Hezekiah prayed for the priests and for the Levites concerning the abundance of the tithe.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Hezekiah prayed for the Priests and for the Levites concerning the abundant first fruits.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then Ezekias enquired of the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Contributions for Worship
8When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel. 9Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps, 10and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”…

Cross References
Nehemiah 13:10-14
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / 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.

2 Chronicles 24:5-14
So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. / So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?” / For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals. ...

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.

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 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.

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.”

2 Kings 12:4-16
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. ...

Acts 6:1-4
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 ...

Leviticus 27:30-33
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ...

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

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.

1 Chronicles 26:20-28
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. ...

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Exodus 35:4-9
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...


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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














Then Hezekiah
The name "Hezekiah" means "Yahweh strengthens" in Hebrew. Hezekiah was a king of Judah known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship in the temple. His reign is marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh and a rejection of idolatry. Historically, Hezekiah's reforms were significant in re-establishing the religious practices that aligned with the covenantal laws given to Israel. His leadership exemplifies a commitment to spiritual renewal and obedience to God's commands.

questioned
The act of questioning here implies a desire for understanding and accountability. In the Hebrew context, questioning was often a method of teaching and learning, as well as ensuring that practices were aligned with God's laws. Hezekiah's inquiry reflects his role as a leader who is not only concerned with the physical and administrative aspects of his kingdom but also deeply invested in the spiritual well-being of his people.

the priests and Levites
The priests and Levites were the religious leaders and temple workers in ancient Israel. The priests, descendants of Aaron, were responsible for performing sacrifices and rituals, while the Levites assisted in various temple duties. Their roles were crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation. By addressing them, Hezekiah acknowledges their authority and responsibility in the religious community, emphasizing the importance of their work in the context of his reforms.

about the heaps
The "heaps" refer to the piles of offerings brought by the people in response to Hezekiah's call for tithes and contributions to support the temple and its workers. This abundance signifies the people's willingness to return to God and support His work, reflecting a collective revival and commitment to the covenant. The heaps are a tangible representation of the blessings that come from obedience and the community's dedication to God's commands. Historically, such offerings were essential for the sustenance of the temple services and the Levites, who had no inheritance of land and relied on these contributions.

(9) Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites.--And Hezekiah asked the priests, &c. The construction is d?rash 'al. (Comp. 2Samuel 11:3; 1Samuel 28:7.) The king wished to know how it was the heaps of offerings were so large.

Verse 9. - The questioning had no doubt to do with the subject how the superabundant contributions should be utilized or preserved.

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Hebrew
Then Hezekiah
יְחִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

questioned
וַיִּדְרֹ֣שׁ (way·yiḏ·rōš)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship

the priests
הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֛ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

and Levites
וְהַלְוִיִּ֖ם (wə·hal·wî·yim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

about
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the heaps,
הָעֲרֵמֽוֹת׃ (hā·‘ă·rê·mō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6194: A heap, a sheaf


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