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Under him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brothers by courses, as well to the great as to the small:

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Faithful Administration

Commentators highlight that Hezekiah's reforms included a highly organized system for distributing provisions. Six named Levites were stationed in the priestly cities, subordinate to Kore in Jerusalem, to ensure that the tithes and offerings reached all the priestly families, not just those serving in the temple. This shows that practical, detailed administration is a vital part of faithful service to God.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 31:15

18th Century

Theologian

The cities of the priests - That is, the Levitical cities (compare the marginal reference). Of these, some had gone to decay, while others, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 31:15

19th Century

Bishop

Next to him.By his hand (‘al yâdô). (Compare 1 Chronicles 25:2–3.) The meaning is, “subordinate t…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 31:15

17th Century

Pastor

And next to him were Eden and Mijamin, and Jeshua, and
Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah

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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…