2 Chronicles 34:13 net — supervised the laborers and all the foremen on their various jobs. Some of the Levites were scribes, officials, and gua…

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"supervised the laborers and all the foremen on their various jobs. Some of the Levites were scribes, officials, and guards."

— 2 Chronicles 34:13, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 34 — Context

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They handed it over to the construction foremen assigned to the LORD’s temple. They in turn paid the temple workers to restore and repair it.

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They gave money to the craftsmen and builders to buy chiseled stone and wood for the braces and rafters of the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to fall into disrepair.

12

The men worked faithfully. Their supervisors were Jahath and Obadiah(Levites descended from Merari), as well as Zechariah and Meshullam(descendants of Kohath). The Levites, all of whom were skilled musicians,

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supervised the laborers and all the foremen on their various jobs. Some of the Levites were scribes, officials, and guards.

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When they took out the silver that had been brought to the LORD’s temple, Hilkiah the priest found the law scroll the LORD had given to Moses.

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Hilkiah informed Shaphan the scribe,“I found the law scroll in the LORD’s temple.” Hilkiah gave the scroll to Shaphan.

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Shaphan brought the scroll to the king and reported,“Your servants are doing everything assigned to them.

2 Chronicles 34:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 34:13 say?
2 Chronicles 34:13 in the NET Bible reads: “supervised the laborers and all the foremen on their various jobs. Some of the Levites were scribes, officials, and guards.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 34:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 34:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 34, verse 13.
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 34:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 34:13 in?
2 Chronicles 34:13 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 34:13?
2 Chronicles 34:13 reads (NET): “supervised the laborers and all the foremen on their various jobs. Some of the Levites were scribes, officials, and guards.” 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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