Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They set aside the burnt offerings to give them to the subdivisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. They did the same with the cattle. New Living Translation They divided the burnt offerings among the people by their family groups, so they could offer them to the LORD as prescribed in the Book of Moses. They did the same with the cattle. English Standard Version And they set aside the burnt offerings that they might distribute them according to the groupings of the fathers’ houses of the lay people, to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. And so they did with the bulls. Berean Standard Bible They set aside the burnt offerings to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. And they did the same with the bulls. Berean Literal Bible And they turned aside the burnt offering, to give to the divisions of the house of the fathers for the sons of the people, to offer to YHWH as written in the Book of Moses; and likewise with the bulls. King James Bible And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give according to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer unto the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen. New King James Version Then they removed the burnt offerings that they might give them to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of the lay people, to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. And so they did with the cattle. New American Standard Bible Then they removed the burnt offerings so that they might give them to the sections of the fathers’ households of the lay people to present to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. They did this with the bulls as well. NASB 1995 Then they removed the burnt offerings that they might give them to the sections of the fathers’ households of the lay people to present to the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. They did this also with the bulls. NASB 1977 Then they removed the burnt offerings that they might give them to the sections of the fathers’ households of the lay people to present to the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. They did this also with the bulls. Legacy Standard Bible Then they took away the portions for the burnt offerings that they might give them to the sections of the fathers’ households of the lay people to bring near to Yahweh, as it is written in the book of Moses. They did this also with the bulls. Amplified Bible Then they removed the burnt offerings, to distribute them to the sections of the fathers’ households of the lay people to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. They did the same with the bulls. Berean Annotated Bible They set aside the burnt offerings to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD {YHWH}, as it is written in the Book of Moses (drawn out). And they did the same with the bulls. Christian Standard Bible They removed the burnt offerings so that they might be given to the groupings of the ancestral families of the lay people to offer to the LORD, according to what is written in the book of Moses; they did the same with the cattle. Holman Christian Standard Bible They removed the burnt offerings so that they might be given to the divisions of the ancestral houses of the lay people to offer to the LORD, according to what is written in the book of Moses; they did the same with the bulls. American Standard Version And they removed the burnt-offerings, that they might give them according to the divisions of the fathers' houses of the children of the people, to offer unto Jehovah, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen. Contemporary English Version The Levites set aside the parts of the animal that the worshipers needed for their sacrifices to please the LORD, just as the Law of Moses required. They also did the same thing with the bulls. English Revised Version And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give them according to the divisions of the fathers' houses of the children of the people, to offer unto the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen. GOD'S WORD® Translation They set aside the burnt offerings to give them to the laypeople according to their family divisions. The laypeople could then present them to the LORD as written in the Book of Moses. The Levites did the same with the bulls. Good News Translation Then they divided among the people, by family groups, the animals for burnt offerings, so that they could offer them according to the instructions in the Law of Moses. International Standard Version They set aside in reserve the burnt offerings, so they could distribute them in proportion to the divisions of their ancestral households for presentation by the people to the LORD, as is required by the book of Moses. They did this with respect to the bulls, also. NET Bible They reserved the burnt offerings and the cattle for the family divisions of the people to present to the LORD, as prescribed in the scroll of Moses. New Heart English Bible They removed the burnt offerings, that they might give them according to the divisions of the fathers' houses of the lay people, to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the scroll of Moses. So they did with the cattle. Webster's Bible Translation And they removed the burnt-offerings, that they might give according to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey set aside the burnt offerings to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. And they did the same with the bulls. World English Bible They removed the burnt offerings, that they might give them according to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of the children of the people, to offer to Yahweh, as it is written in the book of Moses. They did the same with the cattle. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they turn aside the burnt-offering to put them by the divisions of the house of the fathers of the sons of the people, to bring near to YHWH, as it is written in the scroll of Moses—and so for the oxen. Berean Literal Bible And they turned aside the burnt offering, to give to the divisions of the house of the fathers for the sons of the people, to offer to YHWH as written in the Book of Moses; and likewise with the bulls. Young's Literal Translation and they turn aside the burnt-offering, to put them by the divisions of the house of the fathers of the sons of the people, to bring near to Jehovah, as it is written in the book of Moses -- and so to the oxen. Smith's Literal Translation And they will remove the burnt-offering to give them to the divisions for the house of the fathers to the sons of the people, to bring near to Jehovah according to the writing in the book of Moses. And thus to the oxen. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they separated them to give them by the houses and families of every one, and to be offered to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses, and with the oxen they did in like manner. Catholic Public Domain Version And they put these aside, so that they might give them to each one, by their houses and families, and so that they might be offered to the Lord, just as it was written in the book of Moses. And with the oxen, they acted similarly. New American Bible They separated out what was destined for the burnt offering and gave it to various groups of the ancestral houses of the common people to offer to the LORD, as is written in the book of Moses. They did the same with the oxen. New Revised Standard Version They set aside the burnt offerings so that they might distribute them according to the groupings of the ancestral houses of the people, to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And they did the same with the bulls. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the Levites flayed the victims and gave the burnt offerings to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses. And so they did every morning. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Levites flayed and gave the sacrifices to the divisions of the fathers of the children of the people to bring to LORD JEHOVAH, according to what is written in the law of Moshe, and thus they were bringing from dawn to dawn. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they removed the portions that were to be burnt, that they might give them to the divisions of the fathers' houses of the children of the people, to present unto the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they prepared the whole-burnt-offering to give to them, according to the division by the houses of families, even to the sons of the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Restores the Passover…11And they slaughtered the Passover lambs, while the priests sprinkled the blood handed to them and the Levites skinned the animals. 12They set aside the burnt offerings to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD, as is written in the Book of Moses; and they did the same with the bulls. 13They roasted the Passover animals on the fire according to the regulation, and they boiled the other holy offerings in pots, kettles, and bowls and quickly brought them to all the people.… Cross References They set aside the burnt offerings Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, Leviticus 1:3-9 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. … Exodus 29:38-42 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. … to be given to the divisions of the families of the people 2 Chronicles 31:2 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. 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 23:6-32 Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. / The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. … to offer to the LORD, Deuteronomy 16:2 You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Exodus 12:27 you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped. Leviticus 17:5-6 For this reason the Israelites will bring to the LORD the sacrifices they have been offering in the open fields. They are to bring them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and offer them as sacrifices of peace offerings to the LORD. / The priest will then splatter the blood on the altar of the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and burn the fat as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. as it is written in the Book of Moses. Ezra 6:18 They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. Joshua 8:31-35 just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD, and they sacrificed peace offerings. / And there in the presence of the Israelites, Joshua inscribed on the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he had written. / All Israel, foreigners and citizens alike, with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the LORD facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded earlier, to bless the people of Israel. … Deuteronomy 31:24-26 When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, / he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: / “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. And they did the same with the bulls. Leviticus 1:10-13 If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male. / He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides. / He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. … Numbers 15:8-10 When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, / present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil. / Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. Exodus 12:21-28 Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and told them, “Go at once and select for yourselves a lamb for each family, and slaughter the Passover lamb. / Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning. / When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down. … Treasury of Scripture And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give according to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen. as it is written Leviticus 3:3,5,9-11,14-16 And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, … Jump to Previous Apart Book Bulls Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Burnt-Offerings Cattle Children Divisions Families Fathers Households Houses Lay Moses Offer Offerings Oxen Portions Present Recorded Removed Sections WrittenJump to Next Apart Book Bulls Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Burnt-Offerings Cattle Children Divisions Families Fathers Households Houses Lay Moses Offer Offerings Oxen Portions Present Recorded Removed Sections Written2 Chronicles 35 1. Josiah keeps a most solemn Passover20. He provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo 25. Lamentations for Josiah They set aside the burnt offerings In the context of ancient Israel, burnt offerings were a central aspect of worship and atonement. These offerings were completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. The act of setting aside these offerings indicates a deliberate preparation and sanctification process, reflecting the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience. to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD as it is written in the Book of Moses And they did the same with the bulls Persons / Places / Events 1. JosiahThe King of Judah who initiated religious reforms and restored the observance of the Passover. 2. Levites The tribe assigned to religious duties, including the preparation and distribution of offerings. 3. The Book of Moses Refers to the Torah, particularly the instructions regarding sacrifices and offerings. 4. Passover A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, which Josiah reinstated. 5. Jerusalem The central place of worship where the Passover was celebrated. Teaching Points Obedience to God's WordJosiah's actions highlight the importance of aligning our practices with Scripture. We should seek to understand and apply God's Word in our lives. Role of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal Josiah's leadership was pivotal in leading the nation back to God. Spiritual leaders today have a responsibility to guide others in truth and righteousness. Community Worship and Participation The distribution of offerings to the families underscores the communal aspect of worship. Our faith is strengthened when we participate in corporate worship and fellowship. Preservation of Tradition By adhering to the instructions in the "Book of Moses," Josiah preserved the traditions that honored God. We should value and maintain the traditions that align with biblical truth. Holistic Worship The preparation and offering of sacrifices involved the whole community, indicating that worship is not just a personal act but a collective expression of faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:12?2. How does 2 Chronicles 35:12 demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions? 3. What role did the priests and Levites play in 2 Chronicles 35:12? 4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's commands like in 2 Chronicles 35? 5. What does 2 Chronicles 35:12 teach about community involvement in worship? 6. How can we apply the orderliness of 2 Chronicles 35:12 to our church services? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 35:12 reveal about the importance of following God's instructions precisely? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 35:12 reflect the significance of communal worship in ancient Israel? 9. Why was the distribution of offerings in 2 Chronicles 35:12 crucial for the Passover celebration? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35? 11. What is the order of the Bible's books? 12. How does 1 Chronicles 16:1 reconcile with archaeological evidence for the Ark's location and existence? 13. 2 Chronicles 13:3 - How historically plausible is an army of 400,000 under Abijah's command at that time? 14. How do we reconcile Pharaoh Necho's role in Josiah's death (2 Kings 23:29) with differing details in other historical sources and the account in 2 Chronicles 35? What Does 2 Chronicles 35:12 Mean They set aside the burnt offeringsKing Josiah’s priests have just slaughtered the Passover lambs (2 Chron 35:11). The next step is to “set aside” the animals designated as burnt offerings. • A burnt offering was wholly consumed on the altar (Leviticus 1:8-9), symbolizing complete surrender to God. • By separating these animals from the rest, the priests safeguard the sanctity of what belongs entirely to the LORD, just as He prescribed in Leviticus 6:9-10. • Earlier reforms under Hezekiah followed the same pattern: “The priests… laid them in piles” (2 Chron 29:34), showing orderly obedience. to be given to the divisions of the families of the people Israel’s worship was never chaotic; each clan had a place and task: • The phrase points to the organized distribution of meat portions so every household could present its own sacrifice, echoing Exodus 12:3-4 and 2 Chronicles 35:5. • Priestly and Levitical divisions had been established by David (1 Chron 24:1-19). Josiah honors that structure, ensuring family representation and unity. • This orderly handoff also prevents any tribe or family from being overlooked (2 Chron 31:12-13). to offer to the LORD The people do not simply receive meat; they receive a sacred trust to place on the altar: • Offerings are “to the LORD,” underscoring God as the ultimate recipient (Leviticus 1:3). • The Passover was always more than a meal; it was an act of worship (Deuteronomy 16:1-2). • New-covenant believers are likewise urged to present themselves “as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1). as it is written in the Book of Moses Josiah’s revival stands firmly on Scripture: • “Book of Moses” refers to the Pentateuch, the infallible foundation of Israel’s worship (Joshua 1:7-8). • Earlier, the king read “the words of the covenant” to all the people (2 Kings 23:2). Now he applies them meticulously. • Deuteronomy 31:24-26 commands that the Law be kept beside the ark; Josiah treats those words as binding in his own day, affirming the perpetual authority of God’s written revelation. And they did the same with the bulls The procedure for lambs is repeated for the larger offerings: • Bulls were required for certain burnt offerings and peace offerings (Numbers 7:15-17). • Josiah personally supplied “30,000 sheep and goats, plus 3,000 bulls” (2 Chron 35:7), showing royal generosity and eagerness for nationwide participation. • Equal care with both small and large sacrifices testifies that every gift, whether modest or abundant, must adhere to God’s pattern (Malachi 1:14). summary 2 Chronicles 35:12 highlights Josiah’s careful, Scripture-grounded revival. The priests set apart the burnt offerings, distribute them family by family, and ensure every sacrifice—lamb or bull—is presented exactly “as it is written.” The verse models orderly obedience, communal involvement, and unwavering submission to the written Word, reminding believers that genuine worship still flourishes when God’s instructions are taken literally and followed wholeheartedly. (12) They removed.--Cut off those parts of the victims which had to be consumed on the altar of burnt offering. (Comp. Leviticus 3:9; Leviticus 4:31.) These parts are naturally called "the burnt offering," although no special burnt offering was appointed for the evening of the Passover.That they might give . . . people.--To give them to the sections of the father-houses of the sons of the people. After separating the proper pieces, the Levites gave them to the sections which they were serving, to be presented in turn to the priests for burning on the altar. To Offer.--Haqrib; as in Leviticus 3:9; Leviticus 3:14. As it is written.--Referring to the rule that "all the fat is the Lord's" (Leviticus 3:16). . . . Verse 12. - Removed; i.e. cut off; the verso purporting that those who officiated cut off those portions of the animals slain which were of the nature of burnt offering, that they might be taken by the offering worshippers to the priests at the altars, there to be entirely consumed. Of the people; probably better, literally, to the children of the people, i.e. "to the people" (Leviticus 3:3-16).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They set asideוַיָּסִ֨ירוּ (way·yā·sî·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside the burnt offerings הָעֹלָ֜ה (hā·‘ō·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering to be given לְ֠תִתָּם (lə·ṯit·tām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to the divisions לְמִפְלַגּ֤וֹת (lə·mip̄·lag·gō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4653: A classification of the families אָבוֹת֙ (’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father of the lay people לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son to offer לְהַקְרִיב֙ (lə·haq·rîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7126: To come near, approach to the LORD, לַיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel as is written כַּכָּת֖וּב (kak·kā·ṯūḇ) Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in the Book בְּסֵ֣פֶר (bə·sê·p̄er) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book of Moses; מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and they did the same וְכֵ֖ן (wə·ḵên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus with the bulls. לַבָּקָֽר׃ (lab·bā·qār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd Links 2 Chronicles 35:12 NIV2 Chronicles 35:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 35:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 35:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 35:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 35:12 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 35:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 35:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 35:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 35:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 35:12 They removed the burnt offerings that they (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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