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2 Chronicles 23:18 ยท KJV

"Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD'S people.
17Then all the people went to the house of Baal, and brake it down, and brake his altars and his images in pieces, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars.
18Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David.
19And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, that none which was unclean in any thing should enter in.
20And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they came through the high gate into the king's house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize worship in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to serve in your community?

3

When have you felt a strong sense of joy in worship?

Life Application

worship

Consider ways to enhance your worship experience, whether through music, community service, or personal devotion.

service

Look for opportunities to serve in your local church or community, reflecting the commitment shown by the Levites.

People in This Verse

JehoiadaOT

The high priest who played a crucial role in the overthrow of Athaliah and the restoration of Joash to the throne. He was a key figure in renewing the covenant between God and the people.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:4

Places in This Verse

the house of the LORD(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

The central place of worship for the Israelites, where sacrifices and offerings were made to God.

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