Translations
Modern
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.”
Traditional
My sons, be not now negligent: for the Lord hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.
Literal
My sons, do not now be negligent, for YHWH has chosen you to stand before Him to serve Him, that you should be unto Him ministering and burning incense.”
Latin
Filii mei, nolite negligere: vos elegit Dominus ut stetis coram eo, et ministretis illi, colatisque eum, et cremetis ei incensum.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.”
Notes
Hezekiah's speech used words common during exile to describe the nation's failure. Like during Rehoboam's separation (2 Chronicles 12:1; see 13:10), the people were unfaithful when they abandoned the Lord.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Gershon, Gershonites Hezekiah Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Temple
Topics
Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Zeal of, in Purging the Temple the First Temple: Purified and Divine Worship Restored Under Hezekiah