2 Chronicles 31:17 cpdv — And so, for the priests, by their families, and for the Levites, from the twentieth year and upward, by their orders an…

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"And so, for the priests, by their families, and for the Levites, from the twentieth year and upward, by their orders and companies, "

— 2 Chronicles 31:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 31 — Context

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Yet truly, Kore, the son of Imnah, a Levite and the porter of the eastern gate, was the overseer of the things that were being offered freely to the Lord, and of the first-fruits, and of the things consecrated for the Holy of Holies.

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And under his charge were Eden, and Benjamin, Jeshua, and Shemaiah, and also Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, so that they would distribute faithfully to their brothers, the small as well as the great, their portions

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(except for the males from three years old and upward) for all who were entering the temple of the Lord, and for whatever was needed for the ministry, throughout each day, as well as for the observances according to their divisions.

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And so, for the priests, by their families, and for the Levites, from the twentieth year and upward, by their orders and companies,

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and for the entire multitude, as much for the wives as for their children of both sexes, provisions were offered faithfully from whatever had been sanctified.

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Then too, men were appointed of the sons of Aaron, throughout the fields and the suburbs of each city, who would distribute portions to all the males among the priests and Levites.

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Therefore, Hezekiah did all these things (which we have said) in all of Judah. And he worked what is good and upright and true before the Lord his God,

2 Chronicles 31:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 31:17 say?
2 Chronicles 31:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so, for the priests, by their families, and for the Levites, from the twentieth year and upward, by their orders and companies, ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 31:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 31:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 31, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 31:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 31:17 in?
2 Chronicles 31:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 31:17?
2 Chronicles 31:17 reads (CPDV): “And so, for the priests, by their families, and for the Levites, from the twentieth year and upward, by their orders and companies, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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