Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Stand in the holy place with a group of Levites for each subdivision of the families of your fellow Israelites, the lay people. New Living Translation “Then stand in the sanctuary at the place appointed for your family division and help the families assigned to you as they bring their offerings to the Temple. English Standard Version And stand in the Holy Place according to the groupings of the fathers’ houses of your brothers the lay people, and according to the division of the Levites by fathers’ household. Berean Standard Bible Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. Berean Literal Bible And stand in the Holy Place according to the divisions of the houses of the fathers of your⁺ brothers, the sons of the people, and by the division of the house of a father of the Levites. King James Bible And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after the division of the families of the Levites. New King James Version And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of your brethren the lay people, and according to the division of the father’s house of the Levites. New American Standard Bible Furthermore, stand in the holy place according to the sections of the fathers’ households of your countrymen, the lay people, and according to the Levites, by division of a father’s household. NASB 1995 “Moreover, stand in the holy place according to the sections of the fathers’ households of your brethren the lay people, and according to the Levites, by division of a father’s household. NASB 1977 “Moreover, stand in the holy place according to the sections of the fathers’ households of your brethren the lay people, and according to the Levites, by division of a father’s household. Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, stand in the holy place according to the sections of the fathers’ households of your brothers the lay people, and according to the Levites, by division of a father’s household. Amplified Bible And stand in the holy place [of the priests] according to the sections of the fathers’ households of your fellow kinsmen the lay people, and according to the Levites, by division of [the families of] a father’s household. Berean Annotated Bible Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your⁺ kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. Christian Standard Bible Serve in the holy place by the groupings of the ancestral families for your brothers, the lay people, and according to the division of the Levites by family. Holman Christian Standard Bible Serve in the holy place by the divisions of the ancestral houses for your brothers, the lay people, and the distribution of the tribal household of the Levites. American Standard Version And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers' houses of your brethren the children of the people, and let there be for each a portion of a father's house of the Levites. Contemporary English Version Divide yourselves into groups, then arrange yourselves throughout the temple so that each family of worshipers will be able to get help from one of you. English Revised Version And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers' houses of your brethren the children of the people, and let there be for each a portion of a fathers' house of the Levites. GOD'S WORD® Translation Stand in the holy place representing the family divisions of your relatives, the people [of Israel]. Let the Levites be considered a part of each family. Good News Translation and arrange yourselves so that some of you will be available to help each family of the people of Israel. International Standard Version In addition to this, take your place in the Holy Place according to the groupings of the ancestral households of your relatives consistent with the division of the descendants of Levi by their ancestral households. NET Bible Stand in the sanctuary and, together with the Levites, represent the family divisions of your countrymen. New Heart English Bible Stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers' houses of your brothers the lay people, and let there be for each a portion of a fathers' house of the Levites. Webster's Bible Translation And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after the division of the families of the Levites. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. World English Bible Stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of your brothers the children of the people, and let there be for each a portion of a fathers’ house of the Levites. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand stand in the holy place, by the divisions of the house of the fathers of your brothers, sons of the people, and the portion of the house of a father of the Levites, Berean Literal Bible And stand in the Holy Place according to the divisions of the houses of the fathers of your⁺ brothers, the sons of the people, and by the division of the house of a father of the Levites. Young's Literal Translation and stand in the sanctuary, by the divisions of the house of the fathers of your brethren, sons of the people, and the portion of the house of a father of the Levites, Smith's Literal Translation And stand ye in the holy place for the divisions of the house of the fathers to your brethren the sons of the people, and the division of the father's house to the Levites. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd serve ye in the sanctuary by the families and companies of Levi. Catholic Public Domain Version And minister in the sanctuary, by the Levitical families and companies. New American Bible Stand in the sanctuary according to the branches of the ancestral houses of your kin, the common people, so that the distribution of the Levites and the families may be the same. New Revised Standard Version Take position in the holy place according to the groupings of the ancestral houses of your kindred the people, and let there be Levites for each division of an ancestral house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of your fathers and of your brethren the people, and after the divisions of the families of the Levites, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And stand in holiness in the divisions of the house of your fathers, and of your brothers, the sons of the people in the divisions of the house of the fathers of Levi OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers' houses of your brethren the children of the people, and [let there be for each] a portion of a father's house of the Levites. Brenton Septuagint Translation And stand ye in the house according to the divisions of the houses of your families for your brethren the sons of the people; so also let there be for the Levites a division of the house of their family. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Restores the Passover…4Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. 5Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. 6Slaughter the Passover lambs, consecrate yourselves, and make preparations for your fellow countrymen to carry out the word of the LORD given by Moses.”… Cross References Moreover, stand in the Holy Place Numbers 18:1-7 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. … 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 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, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. … 2 Chronicles 29:11 Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, Exodus 12:3-4 Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. / If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly. Exodus 12:21-23 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. 2 Chronicles 30:17-18 Since there were many in the assembly who had not consecrated themselves, the Levites were in charge of slaughtering the Passover lambs for every unclean person to consecrate the lambs to the LORD. / A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. 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.” … Numbers 3:5-10 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. … 2 Chronicles 8:14 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. Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / 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. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. … 1 Chronicles 23:1-32 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. … 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 25:1-31 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. … 1 Chronicles 26:1-32 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. … 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 30:1-27 Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. … Treasury of Scripture And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brothers the people, and after the division of the families of the Levites. And stand Psalm 134:1 A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. Psalm 135:2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God, Jump to Previous Children Classes Division Divisions Families Family Fathers Father's Fellow Group Holy House Household Households Houses Levites Moreover Part Portion Positions Sanctuary Sections StandJump to Next Children Classes Division Divisions Families Family Fathers Father's Fellow Group Holy House Household Households Houses Levites Moreover Part Portion Positions Sanctuary Sections Stand2 Chronicles 35 1. Josiah keeps a most solemn Passover20. He provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo 25. Lamentations for Josiah Moreover, stand in the Holy Place This phrase refers to the specific location within the temple where the priests and Levites were to perform their duties. The "Holy Place" is part of the temple complex, distinct from the "Most Holy Place" or "Holy of Holies," which only the high priest could enter once a year on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:2). The Holy Place contained the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altar of incense (Exodus 26:33-35). This instruction emphasizes the sanctity and order required in worship, reflecting God's holiness and the need for purity among those serving Him. by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people and by the divisions of the families of the Levites Persons / Places / Events 1. JosiahThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and restored the observance of the Passover. 2. Levites Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. 3. Sanctuary of the LORD The holy place where God was worshiped, specifically referring to the temple in Jerusalem. 4. Divisions of the Families The organized groups of Israelites, divided by family lineage, for the purpose of worship and service. 5. Lay People The general population of Israel, distinct from the priestly class, who participated in the Passover celebration. Teaching Points The Importance of Order in WorshipGod values order and structure in worship, as seen in the organized divisions of the Levites and families. This reflects His nature and helps maintain reverence and focus in worship. Role of Leadership in Spiritual Revival Josiah's leadership was crucial in restoring proper worship. Spiritual leaders today are called to guide their communities back to biblical principles and practices. Active Participation of All Believers The involvement of the lay people in the Passover highlights the importance of every believer's participation in worship and community life. Faithfulness to God's Commands Josiah's adherence to the instructions for Passover demonstrates the importance of faithfulness to God's Word. Believers are called to study and apply Scripture diligently. Unity in Worship The collective participation of the Levites and lay people underscores the unity that should characterize the worship of God's people, transcending social and familial divisions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:5?2. How does 2 Chronicles 35:5 emphasize the importance of organized worship among believers? 3. What role do the Levites play in facilitating worship according to 2 Chronicles 35:5? 4. How can we apply the orderliness of 2 Chronicles 35:5 in church services today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 35:5 and New Testament teachings on worship? 6. How does "serve in the sanctuary" inspire personal commitment to church involvement? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 35:5 reflect the organization of priestly duties in ancient Israel? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 35:5? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 35:5 illustrate the importance of following divine instructions? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35? 11. How do the specific measurements in Ezekiel 41 (particularly verses 1-5) align with any known historical or archaeological temple structure? 12. How feasible is it, historically, that large numbers of animal sacrifices described in Leviticus 4 could be carried out without creating severe public health issues? 13. What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records? 14. Deuteronomy 26:3 mentions going to the priest; who fulfilled this role before the Tabernacle or after the Temple's destruction, and does history support a continuous priestly lineage? What Does 2 Chronicles 35:5 Mean Moreover– “Moreover” links this verse to Josiah’s broader Passover reforms (2 Chronicles 35:1-4). – The word signals a continuation, showing that the instructions in v.5 build on the call to restore covenant worship (2 Kings 23:21-22). – Godly leadership always moves from declaration to detailed obedience—Josiah doesn’t stop at good intentions; he directs specific actions. stand in the Holy Place – “Stand in the Holy Place” roots the Levites’ service at the temple, the divinely chosen meeting point between God and His people (2 Chronicles 35:3; cf. Psalm 134:1). – To “stand” implies readiness and stability, echoing the priestly charge in 2 Chronicles 29:11. – The Passover must unfold where God’s presence dwells, underscoring that true worship is God-centered, not convenience-centered (Deuteronomy 16:6). by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people – Josiah orders the Levites to organize “by the divisions of the families” of the non-Levitical tribes. – This mirrors the first Passover, when each household prepared its own lamb (Exodus 12:3, 21). – Structure protects participation: every family will be served in an orderly way, ensuring no one is overlooked (2 Chronicles 35:12-13). – The arrangement highlights that worship is both communal and personal—each clan is known and provided for. and by the divisions of the families of the Levites – The Levites themselves must also stand by their ancestral divisions (1 Chronicles 24:1-19; 2 Chronicles 31:2). – God had already prescribed priestly courses through David and Solomon; Josiah revives that pattern (2 Chronicles 35:10). – Order among servants honors the God of order (1 Corinthians 14:40). – Mutual submission—Levites serving lay families, yet remaining submitted to their own divisions—shows how spiritual leadership functions under divine design. summary 2 Chronicles 35:5 instructs the Levites to take their places in the temple with precise, God-given order: ready in the Holy Place, aligned by family divisions, and prepared to serve every household during Passover. The verse underscores that authentic worship joins holiness, obedience, and thoughtful organization so the whole covenant community can celebrate under God’s gracious gaze. (5) Stand in the holy place.--In the Temple court.According to the divisions . . . the Levites.--Rather, according to the sections of the father-houses of your brethren the sons of the people (as opposed to "the sons of Levi"); and, in fact, a portion of a father-house of the Levites; scil., beside every entire father-house of laymen. The Levites were to slay and skin the lambs, and hand the blood to the priests, and to give their share of the roasted flesh to the people (2Chronicles 35:11-12). Verse 5. - In brief, this verse purports to say that, for this special occasion of the Passover, the Levites shall take special care that, as stationed in the holy precincts, there shall be a family of themselves ready to minister to a family... of the people, each to each.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Moreover, standוְעִמְד֣וּ (wə·‘im·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations in the Holy Place בַקֹּ֗דֶשׁ (ḇaq·qō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity by the divisions לִפְלֻגּוֹת֙ (lip̄·lug·gō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6391: A division of the families הָֽאָב֔וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father of your fellow countrymen, לַאֲחֵיכֶ֖ם (la·’ă·ḥê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) the lay people, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and [according to] the divisions וַחֲלֻקַּ֥ת (wa·ḥă·luq·qaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2515: A distribution of the houses בֵּֽית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the Levites. לַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (lal·wî·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi Links 2 Chronicles 35:5 NIV2 Chronicles 35:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 35:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 35:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 35:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 35:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 35:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 35:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 35:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 35:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 35:5 Stand in the holy place according (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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