Translations
Modern
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps,
Traditional
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
Literal
And Hezekiah inquired with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
Latin
Interrogavitque Ezechias sacerdotes et Levitas, cur ita jacerent acervi.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps,
Notes
Both the king and his people provided supplies for the temple. Israel came together to support the temple, and their response exceeded expectations and needs.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Hezekiah: A righteous king of Judah Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Offerings and Sacrifices Temple
Topics
Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Hezekiah, in Reorganizing Temple Service Hezekiah: King of Judah: Restores the True Forms of Worship Liberality: Hezekiah Priest: Benefits of Regulations by Hezekiah Concerning Benefits to the Priests Tithes: Payment of, Resumed in Hezekiah's Reign