2 Chronicles 31:9
2 Chronicles 31:9 in Multiple Translations
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps,
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
Then Hezekiah put questions to the priests and Levites about the store of goods.
Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about what had been collected.
And Hezekiah questioned with the Priests and the Leuites concerning the heapes.
and Hezekiah inquireth at the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps,
Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites about the heaps.
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
And Ezechias asked the priests and the Levites, why the heaps lay so.
But Hezekiah asked the priests and other descendants of Levi, “Why are these heaps of things here?”
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2 Chronicles 31:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּדְרֹ֣שׁ
יְחִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ
עַל
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֛ים
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֖ם
עַל
הָ/עֲרֵמֽוֹת
וַ/יִּדְרֹ֣שׁ
dârash
H1875
to seek
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְחִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֛ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֖ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/עֲרֵמֽוֹת
ʻârêm
H6194
heap
Art | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 31:9
וַ/יִּדְרֹ֣שׁ
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
יְחִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ
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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֛ים
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/הַ/לְוִיִּ֖ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Conj | 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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/עֲרֵמֽוֹת
ʻârêm
H6194
"heap"
Art | N-fp
This Hebrew word means a heap or pile, often referring to a sheaf of grain. It appears in the Bible as a heap of corn. In Genesis, it describes a large amount of food.
Definition: heap, pile
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: heap (of corn), sheaf. See also: Ruth 3:7; Nehemiah 3:34; Jeremiah 50:26.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 31:9
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:9
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Context — Contributions for Worship
7In the third month they began building up the heaps, and they finished in the seventh month.
8When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel.
9Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps,
10and 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.” 11Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so.2 Chronicles 31:9 Summary
In this verse, Hezekiah is asking the priests and Levites about the heaps of tithes and offerings that the people have brought to the house of the LORD. This shows that Hezekiah was interested in the spiritual and material well-being of his people, and wanted to make sure that everything was being managed properly. As Christians, we can learn from Hezekiah's example by being good stewards of the resources that God has given us, and by prioritizing the spiritual well-being of those around us (as seen in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Peter 5:2-3). By doing so, we can demonstrate our gratitude to God and bless those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hezekiah question the priests and Levites about the heaps?
Hezekiah was likely seeking to understand the significance of the heaps and how they related to the spiritual condition of his people, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:8 where he blessed the LORD and His people Israel after viewing the heaps.
What were the heaps that Hezekiah was inquiring about?
The heaps refer to the collections of tithes and offerings that the people had brought to the house of the LORD, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:7-8, and are similar to the storehouses mentioned in Malachi 3:10.
How does this verse relate to the concept of stewardship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of responsible stewardship, as Hezekiah is taking an interest in the management of the resources that have been entrusted to the priests and Levites, much like the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30.
What can we learn from Hezekiah's example in this verse?
We can learn the value of being a good leader and taking an active interest in the spiritual and material well-being of those under our care, as seen in 1 Peter 5:2-3 where elders are called to care for the flock of God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'heaps' in my life that I need to take a closer look at and inquire about, and how can I seek God's wisdom in managing them?
- In what ways can I, like Hezekiah, demonstrate a heart of gratitude and blessing towards God and those around me?
- How can I apply the principles of responsible stewardship in my own life, whether it be with finances, time, or talents?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize the spiritual well-being of those around me, just as Hezekiah did with the priests and Levites?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:9
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps. How they came to be so large, or why they let them lie where they did.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 31:9
Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps. Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:9
How it came to pass that no more of their provision was spent, and that there yet remained such great heaps of it.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:9
2 Chronicles 31:9 Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.Ver. 9. Concerning the heaps.] See on 2 Chronicles 31:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:9
(9) Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites.—And Hezekiah asked the priests, &c. The construction is dârash ‘al. (Comp. 2 Samuel 11:3; 1 Samuel 28:7.) The king wished to know how it was the heaps of offerings were so large.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 31:9
“Hezekiah questioned” in order to know whether the ministering priests and Levites had had their maintenance out of the tithes, and whether the accumulation which he saw was clear surplus.