1 Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present went out to the cities of Judah, and brake in pieces the pillars, and hewed down the Asherim, and brake down the high places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had destroyed them all. Then all the children of Israel returned, every man to his possession, into their own cities.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now when all this was finished H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that were present H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and brake H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- the images H4676 (מַצֵּבָה) — something stationed, i.e. a column or (memorial stone); by analogy, an idol
- in pieces H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- and cut down H1438 (גָּדַע) — to fell a tree; generally, to destroy anything
- the groves H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
- and threw down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- and the altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- out of all Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- in Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- also and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- until they had utterly destroyed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- them all. Then all the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to his possession H272 (אֲחֻזָּה) — something seized, i.e. a possession (especially of land)
- into their own cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
2 And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, both the priests and the Levites, for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- appointed H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- the courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- after their courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- according H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- to his service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- for burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and for peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- to minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- and to give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- and to praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- in the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the tents H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
3 He appointed also the king’s portion of his substance for the burnt-offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt-offerings, and the burnt-offerings for the sabbaths, and for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the law of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- also the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- portion H4521 (מְנָת) — an allotment (by courtesy, law or providence)
- of his substance H7399 (רְכוּשׁ) — property (as gathered)
- for the burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- for the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- and evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and the burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- for the sabbaths H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- and for the new moons H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- and for the set feasts H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
4 Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the law of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover he commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the portion H4521 (מְנָת) — an allotment (by courtesy, law or providence)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- that they might be encouraged H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
5 And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel gave in abundance the first-fruits of grain, new wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as soon as the commandment H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- came abroad H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in abundance H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- the firstfruits H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
- of grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
- and oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
- and honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- and of all the increase H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- and the tithe H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
- they in abundantly H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
6 And the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of dedicated things which were consecrated unto Jehovah their God, and laid them by heaps.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- they also brought in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the tithe H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
- of oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- and sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and the tithe H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
- of holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- which were consecrated H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and laid H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- by heaps H6194 (עָרֵם) — a heap; specifically, a sheaf
7 In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the heaps, and finished them in the seventh month.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- they began H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- to lay the foundation H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
- of the heaps H6194 (עָרֵם) — a heap; specifically, a sheaf
- and finished H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- in the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
8 And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed Jehovah, and his people Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- and the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the heaps H6194 (עָרֵם) — a heap; specifically, a sheaf
- they blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
9 Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- questioned H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- with the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- concerning the heaps H6194 (עָרֵם) — a heap; specifically, a sheaf
10 And Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, Since the people began to bring the oblations into the house of Jehovah, we have eaten and had enough, and have left plenty: for Jehovah hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Azariah H5838 (עֲזַרְיָה) — Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- began H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- to bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the offerings H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- we have had enough H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and have left H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- plenty H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and that which is left H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- this great store H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
11 Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of Jehovah; and they prepared them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to prepare H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- chambers H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and they prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
12 and they brought in the oblations and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully. And over them Conaniah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was second;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And brought in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the offerings H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
- and the tithes H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
- and the dedicated H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- faithfully H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- over which Cononiah H3562 (כּוֹנַנְיָהוּ) — Conanjah, the name of two Israelites
- the Levite H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- and Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
- his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the next H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
13 and 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 Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
- and Azaziah H5812 (עֲזַזְיָהוּ) — Azazjah, the name of three Israelites
- and Nahath H5184 (נַחַת) — Nachath, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites
- and Asahel H6214 (עֲשָׂהאֵל) — Asahel, the name of four Israelites
- and Jerimoth H3406 (יְרִימוֹת) — Jerimoth or Jeremoth, the name of twelve Israelites
- and Jozabad H3107 (יוֹזָבָד) — Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
- and Eliel H447 (אֱלִיאֵל) — Eliel, the name of nine Israelites
- and Ismachiah H3253 (יִסְמַכְיָהוּ) — Jismakjah, an Israelite
- and Mahath H4287 (מַחַת) — Machath, the name of two Israelites
- and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
- overseers H6496 (פָּקִיד) — a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
- under the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Cononiah H3562 (כּוֹנַנְיָהוּ) — Conanjah, the name of two Israelites
- and Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
- his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- at the commandment H4662 (מִפְקָד) — an appointment, i.e. mandate; concretely, a designated spot; specifically, a census
- of Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and Azariah H5838 (עֲזַרְיָה) — Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites
- the ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
14 And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter at the east gate, was over the freewill-offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of Jehovah, and the most holy things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Kore H6981 (קוֹרֵא) — Kore, the name of two Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Imnah H3232 (יִמְנָה) — Jimnah, the name of two Israelites; also (with the article) of the posterity of one of them
- the Levite H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- the porter H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
- toward the east H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- over the freewill offerings H5071 (נְדָבָה) — properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to distribute H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the oblations H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and the most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- holy things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
15 And under him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Eden H5731 (עֵדֶן) — Eden, the region of Adam's home
- and Miniamin H4509 (מִנְיָמִין) — Minjamin, the name of two Israelites
- and Jeshua H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ) — Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine
- and Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- Amariah H568 (אֲמַרְיָה) — Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites
- and Shecaniah H7935 (שְׁכַנְיָה) — Shekanjah, the name of nine Israelites
- in the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- set office H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- as well to the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- as to the small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
16 besides them that were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even every one that entered into the house of Jehovah, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their courses;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Beside their genealogy H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
- of males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
- from three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- unto every one that entereth H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- his daily H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- portion H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- for their service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- in their charges H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- according to their courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
17 and them that were reckoned by genealogy of the priests by their fathers’ houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their offices by their courses;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Both to the genealogy H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- by the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- from twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- in their charges H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- by their courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
18 and them that were reckoned by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And to the genealogy H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
- of all their little ones H2945 (טַף) — a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)
- their wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and their sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and their daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- through all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- for in their set office H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- they sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- themselves in holiness H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
19 Also for the sons of Aaron the priests, that were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every city, there were men that were mentioned by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogy among the Levites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- in the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of the suburbs H4054 (מִגְרָשׁ) — a suburb (i.e. open country whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea
- of their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- in every several city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that were expressed H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
- by name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- portions H4490 (מָנָה) — properly, something weighed out, i.e. (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot
- to all the males H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
- among the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and to all that were reckoned by genealogies H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree
- among the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
20 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah; and he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before Jehovah his God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thus did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
- throughout all Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and wrought H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- and truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- his God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in every work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- that he began H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- in the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- and in the commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- to seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- his God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- with all his heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- and prospered H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)