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Readiness Over Rank
The verse highlights a surprising reversal: the Levites were more spiritually ready for service than the priests. Commentators explain that being "upright in heart" and quick to consecrate oneself to God is more valuable than holding a designated religious office. God prioritizes a willing heart over a formal title.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 29:34
18th Century
Theologian
The Levites were more upright. The high priest Urijah, for example, had participated to some extent in the impieties of Ahaz ([Reference 2 K…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 29:34
19th Century
Bishop
Flay all the burnt offerings. — In private offerings this was done by the worshipper himself (Leviticus 1:6). In natio…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 29:34
17th Century
Pastor
But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all
the burnt offerings Take off …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 29:20–36
17th Century
Minister
As soon as Hezekiah heard that the temple was ready, he lost no time. Atonement must be made for the sins of the last reign. It was not enough to l…