31:1 The people is forward in destroying idolatry; 31:2 Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites, and provides for their work and maintenance; 31:5 The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes; 31:11 Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes; 31:20 The sincerity of Hezekiah.
Verse 1Now when2 Chronicles 30:1-27all Israel1 Kings 18:38-40; 2 Kings 23:2-20presentHeb. found, Genesis 19:15; Esther 4:16brake2 Chronicles 14:3, 23:17, 32:12, 34:3-7; Exodus 23:24; Deuteronomy 7:5; 2 Kings 18:4imagesHeb. statues, 2 Chronicles 30:14in Ephraim30:1, 30:18, 34:6, 34:7; 2 Kings 17:2, 18:4, 23:15untiletc. Heb. until to make an endReciprocalExodus 34:13 - ye shall; Leviticus 26:30 - I will destroy; Deuteronomy 12:3 - ye shall; 1 Kings 8:66 - the eighth day; 2 Kings 18:22 - whose high places; 23:19 - the cities; 2 Chronicles 17:6 - he took away; 33:3 - which Hezekiah; 34:9 - Manasseh; Isaiah 17:7 - General; 30:22 - defile; 36:7 - is it not; Hosea 8:6 - shall; 10:8 - their altars; Amos 3:14 - I will; Micah 1:7 - all the gravenVerse 2the courses2 Chronicles 5:11, 8:14, 23:8; 1 Chronicles 16:37, 16:40, 23:1-26:32; Ezra 6:18; Luke 1:5to give thanks2 Chronicles 29:24-26; 1 Chronicles 16:4-6, 16:41, 23:30, 25:1-3; Nehemiah 11:17; Psalm 134:1-3; 135:1-3; Jeremiah 33:11in the gates of the tents of the LordBeshaarey machanoth Yehowah, "within the gates of the camps of Jehovah;" which comprehended the whole of the buildings that surrounded the temple, in which the priests and Levites were stationed, and which resembled military encampments.ReciprocalLeviticus 19:5 - a sacrifice; Numbers 3:25 - the charge; 8:22 - after that; Deuteronomy 18:7 - as all his brethren; 1 Chronicles 6:32 - and then; 23:6 - divided; 2 Chronicles 31:17 - by their courses; 35:2 - charges; Nehemiah 7:1 - the porters; Psalm 100:2 - come; Luke 1:8 - inVerse 3the king's2 Chronicles 30:24; 1 Chronicles 26:26; Ezekiel 45:17, 46:4-7, 46:12-18for the morningExodus 29:38-42; Numbers 28:3-8the burnt28:9, 28:10for the new moons28:11-31, 29:1-40; Deuteronomy 16:1-17; Psalm 81:1-4; Colossians 2:16, 2:17the set feastsLeviticus 23:2-44ReciprocalNumbers 28:6 - a continual; 29:39 - in your set feasts; 1 Chronicles 16:40 - To offer; Nehemiah 10:35 - GeneralVerse 4the portion2 Chronicles 31:16; Leviticus 27:30-33; Numbers 18:8-21, 18:26-28; Malachi 3:8-10that they mightNehemiah 13:10-13; 1 Corinthians 9:9-14; Galatians 6:6the lawMalachi 2:7ReciprocalNumbers 18:19 - the heave; Deuteronomy 12:19 - Take; 18:4 - firstfruit; 2 Kings 12:3 - General; 1 Chronicles 13:2 - the priests; 2 Chronicles 31:13 - at the commandment; 34:14 - the law; Ezekiel 44:30 - all the firstfruits; Malachi 3:10 - all; Habakkuk 3:1 - to takeVerse 5as soon2 Chronicles 24:10, 24:11; Exodus 35:5, 35:20-29, 36:5, 36:6; 2 Corinthians 8:2-5came abroadHeb. brake forth, the first fruits, Exodus 22:29, 23:19, 34:22, 34:26; Numbers 18:12; Nehemiah 10:35-39, 12:44, 13:12, 13:31; Proverbs 3:9; 1 Corinthians 15:20; James 1:18; Revelation 14:4honeyor, dates, The word devash generally denotes the honey produced by bees; but as we have already observed - on Genesis 43:11 the Jewish doctors are of opinion that it here signifies dates, of the fruit of the palm tree; which the Arabians call daboos, and the honey produced from them, dibs. "This liquor," says Dr. Shaw, "which has a more luscious sweetness than honey, is of the consistence of a thin syrup, but quickly grows tart and ropy, acquiring an intoxicating quality, and giving by distillation an agreeable spirit, or araky, according to the general name of these people for all hot liquors, extracted by the alembic." Though Jehovah forbad any devash, or honey, to offered to him upon the altar, yet it appears it might be presented as first-fruits, or in the way of tithes, which were designed for the sustenance of the priests.Reciprocal14:20 - tithes; Leviticus 2:12 - the oblation; 27:30 - General; Numbers 18:21 - the tenth; Deuteronomy 26:2 - That thou shalt; 1 Chronicles 9:26 - chambers; Nehemiah 12:47 - gave; Mark 12:44 - cast in of; Luke 11:42 - and notVerse 6the children2 Chronicles 11:16, 11:17the titheLeviticus 27:30; Deuteronomy 14:28by heapsHeb. heaps and heaps.ReciprocalGenesis 14:20 - tithes; Exodus 36:5 - General; Numbers 18:21 - the tenth; Nehemiah 10:37 - and the tithes; 12:47 - gave; Song of Songs 5:1 - eatVerse 7Leviticus 23:16-24
Verse 9ReciprocalJoshua 3:8 - commandVerse 10Azariah2 Chronicles 26:17; 1 Kings 2:35; 1 Chronicles 6:8, 6:14; Ezekiel 44:15SinceProverbs 3:9; Haggai 2:18; Malachi 3:10; 1 Timothy 4:8we have had2 Kings 4:43, 4:44; Matthew 15:37; Philippians 4:18the LordGenesis 26:12, 30:27-30, 39:5, 39:23; Leviticus 25:21, 26:4, 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:8; Proverbs 10:22; 2 Corinthians 9:8-11ReciprocalExodus 36:7 - and too much; Joshua 3:8 - command; 1 Chronicles 29:16 - all this store; 2 Chronicles 31:13 - Azariah; Jeremiah 2:31 - Have I been; Ezekiel 44:30 - all the firstfruits; 1 Corinthians 16:2 - as God; 2 Corinthians 9:11 - enrichedVerse 11chambersor, store-houses, Nehemiah 10:38, 10:39, 13:5, 13:12, 13:13ReciprocalNumbers 3:25 - the charge; 1 Kings 6:5 - built; 1 Chronicles 23:28 - for the service; 26:20 - dedicated things; 2 Chronicles 31:13 - at the commandment; Nehemiah 10:37 - to the chambers; 12:44 - some; Jeremiah 35:2 - into one; Ezekiel 40:7 - General; 40:17 - there were; 40:29 - the little; Malachi 3:10 - the storehouseVerse 12the dedicated2 Kings 12:15over which1 Chronicles 26:20-26ReciprocalGenesis 14:20 - tithes; Leviticus 27:30 - General; Numbers 18:21 - the tenth; Joshua 6:19 - all the silver; 2 Kings 12:4 - the money; 2 Chronicles 31:19 - the men; 34:12 - faithfully; Nehemiah 10:37 - to the chambers; 10:38 - the treasure house; 10:39 - For the children; 13:13 - I madeVerse 13underHeb. atat the commandment2 Chronicles 31:4, 31:11, 30:12Azariah31:10; 1 Chronicles 9:11, 24:5; Nehemiah 11:11Reciprocal2 Chronicles 31:15 - next himVerse 14the porter1 Chronicles 26:12, 26:14, 26:17the freewillLeviticus 22:18, 23:38; Numbers 29:39; Deuteronomy 12:6, 12:17, 16:10; Ezra 1:4, 3:5, 7:16; Psalm 119:108to distributeNehemiah 13:13the mostLeviticus 2:10, 6:16, 6:17, 7:1-6, 10:12, 10:13, 27:28
Verse 15next himHeb. at his hand, 2 Chronicles 31:13 *marg.MiniaminInstead of Miniamin, Benjamin is the reading of three manuscripts, and of the Syriac, Arabic, LXX, and Vulgate.the citiesJoshua 21:9-19; 1 Chronicles 6:54-60set officeor, trust, 9:22 *marg.as well25:8Reciprocal6:57 - they gave; 2 Chronicles 31:18 - set office; 31:19 - the fieldsVerse 16his dailyLeviticus 21:22, 21:23Reciprocal2 Chronicles 31:4 - the portionVerse 17genealogyNumbers 3:15, 3:20, 4:38, 4:42, 4:46, 17:2, 17:3; Ezra 2:59twentyNumbers 4:3, 8:24; 1 Chronicles 23:24, 23:27by their courses2 Chronicles 31:2; 1 Chronicles 24:20-31, 25:1-26:32
Verse 18set officeor, trust, 2 Chronicles 31:15; 1 Chronicles 9:22 *marg.they sanctifiedIsaiah 5:16; Romans 15:16Reciprocal2 Chronicles 30:15 - and sanctifiedVerse 19the fields2 Chronicles 31:15; Leviticus 25:34; Numbers 35:2-5; 1 Chronicles 6:54, 6:60the men2 Chronicles 31:12-15, 28:15ReciprocalLuke 1:8 - inVerse 20wrought1 Kings 15:5; 2 Kings 20:3, 22:2; John 1:47; Acts 24:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:10; 3 John 1:5ReciprocalDeuteronomy 23:9 - General; 28:7 - flee before; 1 Kings 2:3 - prosper; 11:4 - his heart; 15:3 - and his heart; 2 Kings 18:3 - right in the sight; 1 Chronicles 29:2 - with all; 2 Chronicles 14:2 - good and right; 24:16 - because; 32:32 - goodness; 35:26 - goodness; Nehemiah 13:14 - house; Job 1:1 - perfect; Psalm 26:11 - I will; 51:6 - Behold; 101:2 - behave; 119:1 - undefiled; 119:80 - sound; Ecclesiastes 2:21 - whose; 2:26 - wisdom; 9:10 - thy hand; Isaiah 16:5 - judging; 32:1 - king; 33:5 - he hath; 38:3 - I have; Malachi 3:4 - as; Matthew 6:33 - seek; 25:16 - went; 25:21 - Well; Mark 14:8 - hath done; Luke 11:39 - but; Colossians 3:17 - whatsoeverVerse 21in the lawPsalm 1:2, 1:3he did itDeuteronomy 6:5, 10:12; 1 Kings 2:4; 1 Chronicles 22:19; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Jeremiah 29:13prospered2 Chronicles 14:7, 20:26, 26:5; Joshua 1:7, 1:8; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalm 1:3; Matthew 6:33, 7:24-27ReciprocalDeuteronomy 4:29 - with all; 23:9 - General; 28:7 - flee before; 1 Kings 2:3 - prosper; 11:4 - his heart; 15:3 - and his heart; 2 Kings 18:3 - right in the sight; 18:7 - he prospered; 20:3 - in truth; 1 Chronicles 29:2 - with all; 2 Chronicles 32:32 - goodness; 34:31 - with all; Nehemiah 13:14 - house; Job 1:1 - perfect; Psalm 26:11 - I will; 51:6 - Behold; 63:8 - followeth; 101:2 - behave; 119:1 - undefiled; 119:2 - seek; 119:80 - sound; Ecclesiastes 2:21 - whose; 2:26 - wisdom; Isaiah 29:13 - their fear; 32:1 - king; 33:5 - he hath; 38:3 - I have; Lamentations 3:25 - unto; Malachi 3:4 - as; Matthew 25:16 - went; 25:21 - Well; Mark 14:8 - hath done; Luke 11:39 - but; Colossians 3:17 - whatsoever; 3:23 - whatsoever
31:2 Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites, and provides for their work and maintenance;
31:5 The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes;
31:11 Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes;
31:20 The sincerity of Hezekiah. Verse 1Now when2 Chronicles 30:1-27 all Israel1 Kings 18:38-40; 2 Kings 23:2-20 presentHeb. found, Genesis 19:15; Esther 4:16 brake2 Chronicles 14:3, 23:17, 32:12, 34:3-7; Exodus 23:24; Deuteronomy 7:5; 2 Kings 18:4 imagesHeb. statues, 2 Chronicles 30:14 in Ephraim30:1, 30:18, 34:6, 34:7; 2 Kings 17:2, 18:4, 23:15 untiletc. Heb. until to make an endReciprocalExodus 34:13 - ye shall; Leviticus 26:30 - I will destroy; Deuteronomy 12:3 - ye shall; 1 Kings 8:66 - the eighth day; 2 Kings 18:22 - whose high places; 23:19 - the cities; 2 Chronicles 17:6 - he took away; 33:3 - which Hezekiah; 34:9 - Manasseh; Isaiah 17:7 - General; 30:22 - defile; 36:7 - is it not; Hosea 8:6 - shall; 10:8 - their altars; Amos 3:14 - I will; Micah 1:7 - all the graven Verse 2the courses2 Chronicles 5:11, 8:14, 23:8; 1 Chronicles 16:37, 16:40, 23:1-26:32; Ezra 6:18; Luke 1:5 to give thanks2 Chronicles 29:24-26; 1 Chronicles 16:4-6, 16:41, 23:30, 25:1-3; Nehemiah 11:17; Psalm 134:1-3; 135:1-3; Jeremiah 33:11 in the gates of the tents of the LordBeshaarey machanoth Yehowah, "within the gates of the camps of Jehovah;" which comprehended the whole of the buildings that surrounded the temple, in which the priests and Levites were stationed, and which resembled military encampments.ReciprocalLeviticus 19:5 - a sacrifice; Numbers 3:25 - the charge; 8:22 - after that; Deuteronomy 18:7 - as all his brethren; 1 Chronicles 6:32 - and then; 23:6 - divided; 2 Chronicles 31:17 - by their courses; 35:2 - charges; Nehemiah 7:1 - the porters; Psalm 100:2 - come; Luke 1:8 - in Verse 3the king's2 Chronicles 30:24; 1 Chronicles 26:26; Ezekiel 45:17, 46:4-7, 46:12-18 for the morningExodus 29:38-42; Numbers 28:3-8 the burnt28:9, 28:10 for the new moons28:11-31, 29:1-40; Deuteronomy 16:1-17; Psalm 81:1-4; Colossians 2:16, 2:17 the set feastsLeviticus 23:2-44ReciprocalNumbers 28:6 - a continual; 29:39 - in your set feasts; 1 Chronicles 16:40 - To offer; Nehemiah 10:35 - General Verse 4the portion2 Chronicles 31:16; Leviticus 27:30-33; Numbers 18:8-21, 18:26-28; Malachi 3:8-10 that they mightNehemiah 13:10-13; 1 Corinthians 9:9-14; Galatians 6:6 the lawMalachi 2:7ReciprocalNumbers 18:19 - the heave; Deuteronomy 12:19 - Take; 18:4 - firstfruit; 2 Kings 12:3 - General; 1 Chronicles 13:2 - the priests; 2 Chronicles 31:13 - at the commandment; 34:14 - the law; Ezekiel 44:30 - all the firstfruits; Malachi 3:10 - all; Habakkuk 3:1 - to take Verse 5as soon2 Chronicles 24:10, 24:11; Exodus 35:5, 35:20-29, 36:5, 36:6; 2 Corinthians 8:2-5 came abroadHeb. brake forth, the first fruits, Exodus 22:29, 23:19, 34:22, 34:26; Numbers 18:12; Nehemiah 10:35-39, 12:44, 13:12, 13:31; Proverbs 3:9; 1 Corinthians 15:20; James 1:18; Revelation 14:4 honeyor, dates, The word devash generally denotes the honey produced by bees; but as we have already observed - on Genesis 43:11
the Jewish doctors are of opinion that it here signifies dates, of the fruit of the palm tree; which the Arabians call daboos, and the honey produced from them, dibs. "This liquor," says Dr. Shaw, "which has a more luscious sweetness than honey, is of the consistence of a thin syrup, but quickly grows tart and ropy, acquiring an intoxicating quality, and giving by distillation an agreeable spirit, or araky, according to the general name of these people for all hot liquors, extracted by the alembic." Though Jehovah forbad any devash, or honey, to offered to him upon the altar, yet it appears it might be presented as first-fruits, or in the way of tithes, which were designed for the sustenance of the priests.Reciprocal14:20 - tithes; Leviticus 2:12 - the oblation; 27:30 - General; Numbers 18:21 - the tenth; Deuteronomy 26:2 - That thou shalt; 1 Chronicles 9:26 - chambers; Nehemiah 12:47 - gave; Mark 12:44 - cast in of; Luke 11:42 - and not Verse 6the children2 Chronicles 11:16, 11:17 the titheLeviticus 27:30; Deuteronomy 14:28 by heapsHeb. heaps and heaps.ReciprocalGenesis 14:20 - tithes; Exodus 36:5 - General; Numbers 18:21 - the tenth; Nehemiah 10:37 - and the tithes; 12:47 - gave; Song of Songs 5:1 - eat Verse 7Leviticus 23:16-24
Verse 8blessedGenesis 14:20; Judges 5:9; 1 Kings 8:14, 8:15; 1 Chronicles 29:10-20; Ezra 7:27; 2 Corinthians 8:16; Ephesians 1:3; Philippians 4:10, 4:19; 1 Thessalonians 3:9; 1 Peter 1:3 and his people2 Chronicles 6:3; Genesis 14:19; 2 Samuel 6:18; 1 Kings 8:55
Verse 9ReciprocalJoshua 3:8 - command Verse 10Azariah2 Chronicles 26:17; 1 Kings 2:35; 1 Chronicles 6:8, 6:14; Ezekiel 44:15 SinceProverbs 3:9; Haggai 2:18; Malachi 3:10; 1 Timothy 4:8 we have had2 Kings 4:43, 4:44; Matthew 15:37; Philippians 4:18 the LordGenesis 26:12, 30:27-30, 39:5, 39:23; Leviticus 25:21, 26:4, 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:8; Proverbs 10:22; 2 Corinthians 9:8-11ReciprocalExodus 36:7 - and too much; Joshua 3:8 - command; 1 Chronicles 29:16 - all this store; 2 Chronicles 31:13 - Azariah; Jeremiah 2:31 - Have I been; Ezekiel 44:30 - all the firstfruits; 1 Corinthians 16:2 - as God; 2 Corinthians 9:11 - enriched Verse 11chambersor, store-houses, Nehemiah 10:38, 10:39, 13:5, 13:12, 13:13ReciprocalNumbers 3:25 - the charge; 1 Kings 6:5 - built; 1 Chronicles 23:28 - for the service; 26:20 - dedicated things; 2 Chronicles 31:13 - at the commandment; Nehemiah 10:37 - to the chambers; 12:44 - some; Jeremiah 35:2 - into one; Ezekiel 40:7 - General; 40:17 - there were; 40:29 - the little; Malachi 3:10 - the storehouse Verse 12the dedicated2 Kings 12:15 over which1 Chronicles 26:20-26ReciprocalGenesis 14:20 - tithes; Leviticus 27:30 - General; Numbers 18:21 - the tenth; Joshua 6:19 - all the silver; 2 Kings 12:4 - the money; 2 Chronicles 31:19 - the men; 34:12 - faithfully; Nehemiah 10:37 - to the chambers; 10:38 - the treasure house; 10:39 - For the children; 13:13 - I made Verse 13underHeb. atat the commandment2 Chronicles 31:4, 31:11, 30:12 Azariah31:10; 1 Chronicles 9:11, 24:5; Nehemiah 11:11Reciprocal2 Chronicles 31:15 - next him Verse 14the porter1 Chronicles 26:12, 26:14, 26:17 the freewillLeviticus 22:18, 23:38; Numbers 29:39; Deuteronomy 12:6, 12:17, 16:10; Ezra 1:4, 3:5, 7:16; Psalm 119:108 to distributeNehemiah 13:13 the mostLeviticus 2:10, 6:16, 6:17, 7:1-6, 10:12, 10:13, 27:28
Verse 15next himHeb. at his hand, 2 Chronicles 31:13 *marg.MiniaminInstead of Miniamin, Benjamin is the reading of three manuscripts, and of the Syriac, Arabic, LXX, and Vulgate.the citiesJoshua 21:9-19; 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 set officeor, trust, 9:22 *marg.as well25:8Reciprocal6:57 - they gave; 2 Chronicles 31:18 - set office; 31:19 - the fields Verse 16his dailyLeviticus 21:22, 21:23Reciprocal2 Chronicles 31:4 - the portion Verse 17genealogyNumbers 3:15, 3:20, 4:38, 4:42, 4:46, 17:2, 17:3; Ezra 2:59 twentyNumbers 4:3, 8:24; 1 Chronicles 23:24, 23:27 by their courses2 Chronicles 31:2; 1 Chronicles 24:20-31, 25:1-26:32
Verse 18set officeor, trust, 2 Chronicles 31:15; 1 Chronicles 9:22 *marg.they sanctifiedIsaiah 5:16; Romans 15:16Reciprocal2 Chronicles 30:15 - and sanctified Verse 19the fields2 Chronicles 31:15; Leviticus 25:34; Numbers 35:2-5; 1 Chronicles 6:54, 6:60 the men2 Chronicles 31:12-15, 28:15ReciprocalLuke 1:8 - in Verse 20wrought1 Kings 15:5; 2 Kings 20:3, 22:2; John 1:47; Acts 24:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:10; 3 John 1:5ReciprocalDeuteronomy 23:9 - General; 28:7 - flee before; 1 Kings 2:3 - prosper; 11:4 - his heart; 15:3 - and his heart; 2 Kings 18:3 - right in the sight; 1 Chronicles 29:2 - with all; 2 Chronicles 14:2 - good and right; 24:16 - because; 32:32 - goodness; 35:26 - goodness; Nehemiah 13:14 - house; Job 1:1 - perfect; Psalm 26:11 - I will; 51:6 - Behold; 101:2 - behave; 119:1 - undefiled; 119:80 - sound; Ecclesiastes 2:21 - whose; 2:26 - wisdom; 9:10 - thy hand; Isaiah 16:5 - judging; 32:1 - king; 33:5 - he hath; 38:3 - I have; Malachi 3:4 - as; Matthew 6:33 - seek; 25:16 - went; 25:21 - Well; Mark 14:8 - hath done; Luke 11:39 - but; Colossians 3:17 - whatsoever Verse 21in the lawPsalm 1:2, 1:3 he did itDeuteronomy 6:5, 10:12; 1 Kings 2:4; 1 Chronicles 22:19; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Jeremiah 29:13 prospered2 Chronicles 14:7, 20:26, 26:5; Joshua 1:7, 1:8; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalm 1:3; Matthew 6:33, 7:24-27ReciprocalDeuteronomy 4:29 - with all; 23:9 - General; 28:7 - flee before; 1 Kings 2:3 - prosper; 11:4 - his heart; 15:3 - and his heart; 2 Kings 18:3 - right in the sight; 18:7 - he prospered; 20:3 - in truth; 1 Chronicles 29:2 - with all; 2 Chronicles 32:32 - goodness; 34:31 - with all; Nehemiah 13:14 - house; Job 1:1 - perfect; Psalm 26:11 - I will; 51:6 - Behold; 63:8 - followeth; 101:2 - behave; 119:1 - undefiled; 119:2 - seek; 119:80 - sound; Ecclesiastes 2:21 - whose; 2:26 - wisdom; Isaiah 29:13 - their fear; 32:1 - king; 33:5 - he hath; 38:3 - I have; Lamentations 3:25 - unto; Malachi 3:4 - as; Matthew 25:16 - went; 25:21 - Well; Mark 14:8 - hath done; Luke 11:39 - but; Colossians 3:17 - whatsoever; 3:23 - whatsoever