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Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter at the east [gate], was over the freewill-offerings of God, to distribute the offerings of Yahweh, and the most holy things.

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Faithful Administration

This verse highlights a specific individual, Kore, a Levite gatekeeper, who was given a crucial administrative role. Scholars explain he was responsible for managing the freewill offerings and distributing the sacred portions designated for the priests. This demonstrates the importance of order, integrity, and designated responsibility in handling the resources dedicated to God's work. Every role, even administrative ones, was vital to the proper functioning of the temple.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 31:14

18th Century

Theologian

The porter toward the east - that is, the chief doorkeeper at the east gate, where the proper number of the porters was six ([Reference 1 Ch…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 31:14

19th Century

Bishop

The porter toward the east. —Compare 1 Chronicles 9:18. Korê had charge of “the freewill offerings of God,” or volunta…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 31:14

17th Century

Pastor

And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter towards the
east
At the east gate of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 31:1–21

17th Century

Minister

After the Passover, the people of Israel applied themselves with vigor to destroy the monuments of idolatry. Public ordinances should motivate us t…