2 Chronicles 31:17

Translations

Modern

…and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions.

Traditional

Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;

Literal

…and to the priests in the genealogy according to the house of their fathers, and to the Levites from a son of twenty years and up, according to their work, by their divisions,

Latin

…sacerdotibus per familias, et Levitis a vigesimo anno et supra, per ordines et turmas suas,

Original

Hebrew

English

…and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions.

Notes

2 Chronicles 31:14–19

Many Levites, mostly from small towns, could serve. Small groups traveled to Jerusalem in shifts for short periods (see 1 Chronicles 24:1–19). All Levites received shares of the offerings given at the temple.

Theme notes and profiles

Hezekiah Apostasy and Renewal God’s Plan to Restore

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People

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Offerings and Sacrifices Temple

Topics

Amariah: A Levite, Who Assisted in Distributing Temple Gifts Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Hezekiah, in Reorganizing Temple Service Hezekiah: King of Judah: Restores the True Forms of Worship Levites: Custodians and Administrators of the Tithes and Other offerings Levites: Pensioned Pension of Levites Priest: Benefits of Regulations by Hezekiah Concerning Benefits to the Priests The Levites: David: Made Them Attend in Courses The Levites: Services of Taking Charge of the Tithes, offerings

2 Chronicles 31:17

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