2 Chronicles 29:4
2 Chronicles 29:4 in Multiple Translations
Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side.
And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them together into the east street,
And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them together into the broad place on the east,
And he sent for the priests and the Levites, and got them together in the wide place on the east side,
He summoned the priests and the Levites, and had them gather on the square to the east.
And he brought in the Priests and the Leuites, and gathered them into the East streete,
and bringeth in the priests and the Levites, and gathereth them to the broad place to the east.
He brought in the priests and the Levites and gathered them together into the wide place on the east,
And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and assembled them in the east street,
And he brought the priests and the Levites, and assembled them in the east street.
Then he gathered the priests and other descendants of Levi in the area on the east side of the temple,
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2 Chronicles 29:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֵ֥א
אֶת
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
וְ/אֶת
הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
וַ/יַּֽאַסְפֵ֖/ם
לִ/רְח֥וֹב
הַ/מִּזְרָֽח
וַ/יָּבֵ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
וַ/יַּֽאַסְפֵ֖/ם
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
לִ/רְח֥וֹב
rᵉchôb
H7339
street/plaza
Prep | N-fs
הַ/מִּזְרָֽח
mizrâch
H4217
east
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 29:4
וַ/יָּבֵ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
וַ/יַּֽאַסְפֵ֖/ם
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
לִ/רְח֥וֹב
rᵉchôb
H7339
"street/plaza"
Prep | N-fs
A street or plaza, referring to a public area or open space, like a marketplace or a thoroughfare. This word is used to describe urban settings and community gathering places, often in stories about city life and trade. It appears in books like Nehemiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: broad or open place or plaza
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: broad place (way), street. See also H1050 (בֵּית רְחוֹב). See also: Genesis 19:2; Proverbs 7:12; Psalms 55:12.
הַ/מִּזְרָֽח
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
Art | N-ms
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 29:4
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 29:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:4
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 29:4
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
Context — Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple
2And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.
3In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD.
4Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side.
5“Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity. 6For our fathers were unfaithful and did evil in the sight of the LORD our God. They abandoned Him, turned their faces away from the dwelling place of the LORD, and turned their backs on Him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 19:2 | and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 3:29 | Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 32:6 | Hezekiah appointed military commanders over the people and gathered the people in the square of the city gate. Then he encouraged them, saying, |
2 Chronicles 29:4 Summary
This verse shows Hezekiah, the king of Judah, taking steps to restore the temple and the priests to their rightful place in worshiping the LORD. He gathered the priests and Levites in a specific location, the square on the east side, to give them instructions on how to consecrate themselves and the temple, similar to the instructions given in Leviticus 8:1-36. This event was an important part of Hezekiah's efforts to turn the people of Judah back to the LORD, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:2, and it reminds us of the importance of purification and consecration in our own lives, as taught in 1 Peter 1:15-16. By following Hezekiah's example, we can learn to prioritize our relationship with God and seek to purify and consecrate ourselves, as seen in Romans 12:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hezekiah gather the priests and Levites in the square on the east side?
Hezekiah gathered the priests and Levites to instruct them on consecrating themselves and the house of the LORD, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:5, in order to restore the temple to its former glory and purity, similar to the instructions given in Deuteronomy 23:14 and Leviticus 10:10.
What was the significance of the location, the square on the east side?
The square on the east side was likely a place of gathering and instruction for the priests and Levites, as the east side of the temple was associated with the rising sun and the presence of God, as mentioned in Ezekiel 43:1-5 and Psalm 118:16.
How does this event relate to Hezekiah's overall mission to reform Judah?
This event was a crucial step in Hezekiah's mission to reform Judah, as it marked the beginning of the purification and restoration of the temple, which was a central part of his efforts to turn the people back to the LORD, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:3 and 2 Chronicles 30:1.
What can we learn from Hezekiah's actions in this verse about leadership and spiritual renewal?
Hezekiah's actions demonstrate the importance of leaders taking initiative in spiritual renewal, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:2, and the need for purification and consecration in order to restore a right relationship with God, as taught in 1 Peter 1:15-16 and 2 Corinthians 7:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to gather and instruct others, like Hezekiah gathered the priests and Levites, in order to fulfill my calling and serve the LORD?
- In what ways can I, like Hezekiah, take initiative in spiritual renewal and lead others in consecrating themselves to the LORD?
- How can I apply the principles of purification and restoration, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships, in light of verses like 1 John 1:9 and Matthew 5:8?
- What are some 'squares on the east side' in my life where I can gather with others to seek the presence of God and receive instruction, similar to the gathering in Acts 2:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:4
And he brought in the priests and Levites,.... The persons that officiated in the service of the temple: and gathered them together into the east street; which led to the eastern gate of the temple.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 29:4
And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them together into the east street, The east street - the court of the priests, which fronted the eastern gate of the temple.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
Which was before the eastern gate of the temple.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
2 Chronicles 29:4 And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them together into the east street,Ver. 4. The east street.] Which was before the east gate of the temple.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
(4) Brought in.—Caused to come.The east Street.—The eastern square or open space of the East. (Comp. Ezra 10:9; Nehemiah 8:1; Nehemiah 8:3; Nehemiah 8:16.) The place of meeting was probably an open area in front of the eastern gate of the sacred enclosure.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:4
4. into the east street] R.V. into the broad place on the east. The place meant was part of the Temple area; cp. Ezra 10:9, “the broad place before the house of God” (R.V.).
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 29:4
The east street - Rather, some open space before the eastern gate of the outer temple court is intended.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:4
4. Into the east street — Probably the same as “the street of the house of God,” (Ezra 10:9,) the broad open place before the temple, either in the outer court, or on the east of it.