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2 Chronicles 31:11 Meaning

Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,

Context Explained

9Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

10And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.

11Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,

12And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.

13And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

Key Themes

preparationworshipservice

Related Cross References

  • 1 Chronicles 9:26

    Both passages discuss the organization of the temple and the roles of the priests.

  • Hebrews 10:21

    This verse emphasizes the importance of having a high priest and preparing for worship.

Source: 2 Chronicles 31:11