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Commentators explain that this verse is a parenthetical note describing the official registration system for priests and Levites. Priests were listed by their family lineage ('fathers' houses'), and Levites by their service divisions. This meticulous record-keeping ensured that the distribution of provisions was orderly, fair, and systematic, reflecting God's value for order in His house.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 31:17
18th Century
Theologian
Both to the genealogy of the priests ... - Some prefer the translation: “And as for the list of the priests, it was according to the houses …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 31:17
19th Century
Bishop
Both to the genealogy. —The verse is a parenthesis relating to the registration of the priests and Levites, suggested by the occurrence of…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 31:17
17th Century
Pastor
Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their
fathers
As to the priests …
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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…