2 Chronicles 31:13
2 Chronicles 31:13 in Multiple Translations
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.
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 Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.
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.
And Jehiel and Azaziah and Nahath and Asahel and Jerimoth and Jozabad and Eliel and Ismachiah and Mahath and Benaiah were overseers, under the directions of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the order of Hezekiah the king and Azariah, the ruler of the house of God.
They were in charge of the following officers: Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers who assisted Conaniah and Shimei his brother. They were appointed by King Hezekiah and Azariah, the chief officer of God's Temple.
And Iehiel, and Azariah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Ierimoth, and Iozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah were ouerseers by the appointment of Conaniah, and Shimei his brother, and by the commandement of Hezekiah the King, and of Azariah the chiefe of the house of God.
and Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, [are] inspectors under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah leader of the house of God.
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, 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 God’s house.
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, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.
And after him Jehiel, and Azarias, and Nahath, and Asael, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Jesmachias, and Mahath, and Banaias, overseers under the hand of Chonenias, and Semei his brother, by the commandment of Ezechias the king, and Azarias the high priest of the house of God, to whom all things appertained.
Those two men supervised Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath and Benaiah while they did the work. They were appointed by King Hezekiah; Azariah was in charge of everything that was done in the temple.
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וִֽ/יחִיאֵ֡ל
וַ֠/עֲזַזְיָהוּ
וְ/נַ֨חַת
וַ/עֲשָׂהאֵ֜ל
וִֽ/ירִימ֤וֹת
וְ/יוֹזָבָד֙
וֶ/אֱלִיאֵ֣ל
וְ/יִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ
וּ/מַ֖חַת
וּ/בְנָיָ֑הוּ
פְּקִידִ֗ים
מִ/יַּ֤ד
כונניהו
כָּֽנַנְיָ֨הוּ֙
וְ/שִׁמְעִ֣י
אָחִ֔י/ו
בְּ/מִפְקַד֙
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
וַ/עֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ
נְגִ֥יד
בֵּית
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
וִֽ/יחִיאֵ֡ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
Jehiel
Conj | N-proper
וַ֠/עֲזַזְיָהוּ
ʻĂzazyâhûw
H5812
Azaziah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/נַ֨חַת
Nachath
H5184
Nahath
Conj | N-proper
וַ/עֲשָׂהאֵ֜ל
ʻĂsâhʼêl
H6214
Asahel
Conj | N-proper
וִֽ/ירִימ֤וֹת
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
Jeremoth
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יוֹזָבָד֙
Yôwzâbâd
H3107
Jozabad
Conj | N-proper
וֶ/אֱלִיאֵ֣ל
ʼĔlîyʼêl
H447
Eliel
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ
Yiçmakyâhûw
H3253
Ismachiah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מַ֖חַת
Machath
H4287
Mahath
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְנָיָ֑הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
Benaiah
Conj | N-proper
פְּקִידִ֗ים
pâqîyd
H6496
overseer
N-mp
מִ/יַּ֤ד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
כונניהו
Kôwnanyâhûw
H3562
Conaniah
N-proper
כָּֽנַנְיָ֨הוּ֙
Kôwnanyâhûw
H3562
Conaniah
N-proper
וְ/שִׁמְעִ֣י
Shimʻîy
H8096
Shimei
Conj | N-proper
אָחִ֔י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/מִפְקַד֙
miphqâd
H4662
appointment
Prep | N-ms
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
וַ/עֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
Azariah
Conj | N-proper
נְגִ֥יד
nâgîyd
H5057
leader
N-ms
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
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וִֽ/יחִיאֵ֡ל
Yᵉchîyʼêl
H3171
"Jehiel"
Conj | N-proper
Jehiel was a common name in the Bible, meaning 'God lives'. It was given to eight different Israelites, including a Levite musician in King David's time and a son of King Jehoshaphat. Each Jehiel played a unique role in biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Jehiel = "God lives" 1) a Levite and one of the chief musicians in the time of David 2) a Gershonite Levite who had charge of the treasures in the time of David 3) son of Hachmoni and an officer of David and tutor of David's sons 4) a son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah put to death by his brother Jehoram 5) Hemanite who took part in the restoration of king Hezekiah 6) a Levite and overseer in the time of Hezekiah 7) a ruler of the temple during the reforms of Josiah 8) father of Obadiah of the sons of Joab in the time of Ezra 9) father of Shechaniah of the sons of Elam in the time of Ezra 10) a son of Elam who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra 11) a priest of the sons of Harim who also had to put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jehiel. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; 2 Chronicles 29:14; Ezra 10:26.
וַ֠/עֲזַזְיָהוּ
ʻĂzazyâhûw
H5812
"Azaziah"
Conj | N-proper
Azaziah was a Levite musician in King David's reign who played the harp when the ark was brought to Jerusalem. His name means Jehovah is mighty, and he is also mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13 § Azaziah = "Jehovah is mighty" 1) a Levite musician in the reign of David who played the harp in the procession which brought the ark from Obed-edom to Jerusalem 2) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes 3) father of Hoshea, prince of the tribe of Ephraim when David took the census
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Azaziah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:21; 1 Chronicles 27:20; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
וְ/נַ֨חַת
Nachath
H5184
"Nahath"
Conj | N-proper
Nahath was a person's name in the Bible, referring to an Edomite duke and two Israelites, one of whom was a Levite living during the time of King David. The name means rest or quietness.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Zuph (H6689); father of: Elihu (H0453); also called Nahath at 1Ch.6.26; Toah at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of to.chu (תֹּחוּ "Tohu" H8459) § Nahath = "rest" 1) one of the dukes of Edom, son of Reuel and grandson of Esau 2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zophai and grandson of Elkanah 3) an Levite overseer in the time of Hezekiah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Nahath. See also: Genesis 36:13; 1 Chronicles 1:37; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
וַ/עֲשָׂהאֵ֜ל
ʻĂsâhʼêl
H6214
"Asahel"
Conj | N-proper
Asahel was a man in the Bible whose name means 'God-made'. He was the nephew of King David and was known for his speed, but was tragically killed by Abner in battle, as told in 2 Samuel 2:23.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.15; father of: Jonathan (H3129I) § Asahel = "God-made" 1) nephew of David, son of David's sister Zeruiah, and brother of Joab and Abishai; swift of foot he was killed by Abner when he pursued him in battle and caught him 2) a Levite in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who went through the kingdom giving instruction in the law 3) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes and dedicated things in the temple 4) a priest, father of Jonathan, in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Asahel. See also: 2 Samuel 2:18; 2 Samuel 3:27; Ezra 10:15.
וִֽ/ירִימ֤וֹת
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
"Jeremoth"
Conj | N-proper
Jeremoth was the name of twelve Israelites, including a Benjamite and a Merarite Levite. The name means 'He is Most High' and is mentioned in Ezra 10:29 and other biblical passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.29 § Jerimoth or Jeremoth = "He is Most High" 1) a Benjamite, son of Bela and head of a house of Benjamite 2) a Benjamite, son of Becher and head of a house of Benjamite 3) a Benjamite, son of Beriah and grandson of Elpaal 4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mushi 5) one of the men that joined David in the wilderness 6) a Levite, son of Heman and head of the 15th course of musicians 7) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 8) a son of Azriel, ruler of the tribe of Naphtali in the reign of David 9) a son of king David and the father of the wife of Rehoboam 10) a son of Elam, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 11) a son of Zattu, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jermoth, Jerimoth, and Ramoth (from the margin). See also: 1 Chronicles 7:7; 1 Chronicles 25:22; Ezra 10:29.
וְ/יוֹזָבָד֙
Yôwzâbâd
H3107
"Jozabad"
Conj | N-proper
Jozabad, meaning 'Jehovah has endowed', was the name of ten Israelites, including a Korhite Levite and one of David's warriors. They lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.16 § Jozabad or Josabad = "Jehovah has endowed" 1) a Korhite Levite, 2nd son of Obededom, and one of the porters of the temple and of the storehouse there in the time of David 2) one of David's mighty warriors 3) another of David's mighty warriors 4) four other priests or Levites
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Josabad, Jozabad. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:5; Ezra 8:33; Nehemiah 11:16.
וֶ/אֱלִיאֵ֣ל
ʼĔlîyʼêl
H447
"Eliel"
Conj | N-proper
Eliel was a common name in ancient Israel, meaning 'my God is God'. Several men in the Bible bore this name, including a Levite and a chief in David's army. The name signifies a strong faith and devotion to God.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Tohu (H8459); father of: Jeroham (H3395); also called Eliab at 1Ch.6.27; Eliel at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of e.li.hu (אֱלִיהוּ "Elihu" H0453G) § Eliel = "my God is God" or "El is God" 1) an ancestor of Samuel 2) chief in David's army (might be two or three different men) 3) a Levite with David in moving the ark 4) a chief of Manasseh 5) two chiefs of Benjamin 6) a chief Kohathite 7) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Eliel. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:24; 1 Chronicles 11:47; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
וְ/יִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ
Yiçmakyâhûw
H3253
"Ismachiah"
Conj | N-proper
Ismachiah was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13 as a Levite overseeing offerings. His name means Jehovah sustains.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13 § Ismachiah = "Jehovah sustains" a Levite and overseer of the offerings during the revival in the time of king Hezekiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ismachiah. See also: 2 Chronicles 31:13.
וּ/מַ֖חַת
Machath
H4287
"Mahath"
Conj | N-proper
Mahath was the name of two Israelites, one a Levite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was the son of Amasai and the father of Elkanah, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.25; son of: Amasai (H6022); father of: Elkanah (H0511J); also called Mahath at 1Ch.6.35; Another name of a.chi.mot (אֲחִימוֹת "Ahimoth" H0287) § Mahath = "grasping" 1) a Kohathite Levite of the house of Korah 2) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Mahath. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:20; 2 Chronicles 29:12; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
וּ/בְנָיָ֑הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
"Benaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Benaiah was a strong warrior and leader in the Bible, serving under King David and Solomon. His name means Jehovah has built, indicating God's strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.11.1; father of: Pelatiah (H6410J) § Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up" 1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army 2) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite, one of David's thirty mighty warriors, and the captain of the eleventh monthly course 3) a Simeonite, a prince of the families of Simeon 4) a Levite in the time of David who played with a psaltery on Alamoth 5) a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark 6) a Levite of the sons of Asaph 7) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah 8) Four Israelites in the time of Ezra who had taken strange wives 9) the father of Pelatiah
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Benaiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:22; Ezekiel 11:13.
פְּקִידִ֗ים
pâqîyd
H6496
"overseer"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means a person in charge, like a governor or officer, who oversees others in a civil, military, or religious setting. It appears in the Bible as a title for someone with authority. In Exodus, Moses appoints overseers to help him lead the Israelites.
Definition: commissioner, deputy, overseer, officer
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: which had the charge, governor, office, overseer, (that) was set. See also: Genesis 41:34; Nehemiah 11:14; Jeremiah 20:1.
מִ/יַּ֤ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
כונניהו
Kôwnanyâhûw
H3562
"Conaniah"
N-proper
Conaniah was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:12. His name means 'Jehovah has established' and he was a Levite ruler during Hezekiah's time. He worked with his brother Shimei.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.31.12; brother of: Shimei (H8096Q) § Cononiah or Conaniah = "Jehovah has established" 1) a Levite ruler in the time of Hezekiah 2) a Levite chief in the time of Josiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Conaniah, Cononiah. Compare H3663 (כְּנַנְיָה). See also: 2 Chronicles 31:12; 2 Chronicles 31:13; 2 Chronicles 35:9.
כָּֽנַנְיָ֨הוּ֙
Kôwnanyâhûw
H3562
"Conaniah"
N-proper
Conaniah was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:12. His name means 'Jehovah has established' and he was a Levite ruler during Hezekiah's time. He worked with his brother Shimei.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.31.12; brother of: Shimei (H8096Q) § Cononiah or Conaniah = "Jehovah has established" 1) a Levite ruler in the time of Hezekiah 2) a Levite chief in the time of Josiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Conaniah, Cononiah. Compare H3663 (כְּנַנְיָה). See also: 2 Chronicles 31:12; 2 Chronicles 31:13; 2 Chronicles 35:9.
וְ/שִׁמְעִ֣י
Shimʻîy
H8096
"Shimei"
Conj | N-proper
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.
אָחִ֔י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
בְּ/מִפְקַד֙
miphqâd
H4662
"appointment"
Prep | N-ms
Miphqad refers to an appointment or designated spot, often related to a census or muster of people. This concept is seen in the Bible as a way of counting and organizing people.
Definition: 1) muster, appointment, appointed place 1a) muster (of people) 1b) appointment 1c) appointed place 2) (TWOT) number
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: appointed place, commandment, number. See also: 2 Samuel 24:9; 2 Chronicles 31:13; Ezekiel 43:21.
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וַ/עֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
"Azariah"
Conj | N-proper
Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.
נְגִ֥יד
nâgîyd
H5057
"leader"
N-ms
This word refers to a leader or commander, someone who is in charge or has authority. In the Bible, it is used to describe military, civil, or religious leaders, such as princes or governors.
Definition: 1) leader, ruler, captain, prince 1a) ruler, prince 1b) prince-overseer 1c) ruler (in other capacities) 1d) princely things
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, excellent thing, (chief) governor, leader, noble, prince, (chief) ruler. See also: 1 Samuel 9:16; 1 Chronicles 29:22; Psalms 76:13.
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 31:13
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- Context
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- 2 Chronicles 31:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 31:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:13
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 31:13
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 31:13
Context — Hezekiah Organizes the Priests
11Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so.
12And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.
13Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.
14Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. 15Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 24:5 | Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 31:10–11 | and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.” Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 9:11 | Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; |
| 4 | Nehemiah 11:11 | Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 31:4 | Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 30:12 | Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD. |
2 Chronicles 31:13 Summary
This verse talks about the people who helped take care of the temple and its resources. King Hezekiah and Azariah chose these overseers, including Jehiel and Azaziah, to make sure everything was managed properly, similar to how we are called to be good stewards of what God has given us (Matthew 25:14-30). Just like these overseers, we can demonstrate faithfulness and responsibility in our own roles by working together and being mindful of how we use the resources we have been given (1 Corinthians 4:1-2). By following their example, we can show our love and respect for God and His house.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the role of the overseers mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13?
The overseers, including Jehiel, Azaziah, and others, were responsible for managing the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts under the authority of Conaniah and Shimei, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:12-13, similar to the role of overseers in the church in 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
Who appointed these overseers and what was the significance of their appointment?
These overseers were appointed by King Hezekiah and Azariah, the chief official of the house of God, as stated in 2 Chronicles 31:13, indicating the king's commitment to the proper management of the temple and its resources, similar to the appointment of leaders in Exodus 18:13-27.
How does the organization of the temple staff in 2 Chronicles 31:13 relate to the broader biblical theme of stewardship?
The organization of the temple staff, including overseers and other officials, demonstrates the importance of responsible stewardship of God's resources, as taught in passages like Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:1-2.
What can we learn from the example of Conaniah and his brother Shimei in 2 Chronicles 31:12-13?
The example of Conaniah and Shimei shows the value of teamwork, accountability, and faithfulness in leadership, as they worked together to manage the temple resources, reflecting the principles of leadership found in Proverbs 27:9 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate faithfulness and responsibility in my own role or position, just like the overseers in 2 Chronicles 31:13?
- How can I apply the principles of stewardship from 2 Chronicles 31:13 to my own life and management of resources?
- What are some ways I can work together with others, like Conaniah and Shimei, to achieve a common goal or manage a shared responsibility?
- In what ways can I show appreciation and respect for those in leadership positions, like King Hezekiah and Azariah, who have appointed others to roles of responsibility?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:13
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 Cononiah and Shimei his brother,....
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 31:13
And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:13
Overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, i.e. to dispose of those provisions by their direction, and to be accountable to them therein. The ruler of the house of God; either the supreme ruler, to wit, the high priest; or the chief ruler under him, and in his stead, being appointed by him to inspect this work. See above, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:13
2 Chronicles 31:13 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 Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.Ver. 13. At the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah.] Without whose advice the king would do nothing in church affairs. The great Turk doth the like with his mufti, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:13
(13) And Jehiel . . . were overseers.—Nothing is known of these ten Levitical officers; though some of the names occur elsewhere—e.g., Jehiel and Mahath in 2 Chronicles 29:12; 2 Chronicles 29:14. Under the hand of Cononiah.—Or, at the side of . . . (miyyad . . .) The phrase means “under Cononiah’s orders.” At the commandment of Hezekiah.—An unusual meaning of miphqδd, which in 1 Chronicles 21:5 denotes census. LXX., καθὼςπροσέταξενΕζεκιας.Ruler (nagξd) of the house of God.—Comp. 1 Chronicles 9:11. Azariah was named in 2 Chronicles 31:10, supra.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 31:13
13. at the commandment] R.V. by the appointment. the ruler of the house of God] Cp. 1 Chronicles 9:11, note.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 31:13
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Condition of Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of fulfilling our obligations to God, particularly through tithing, as a condition for receiving His blessings. He points out that many Chri |
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Revival - God's Part, My Part by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the issue of unemployment and aimlessness among young people in third world countries. He highlights the desperation of these individuals who |