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and those who were reckoned by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness.

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Comprehensive Care for Families

Commentators explain that the system for supporting the priests and Levites was remarkably thorough. It wasn't just for the men serving, but included their entire families—wives, sons, and daughters—who were all officially registered. This detailed genealogy ensured that everyone connected to the ministry was cared for, demonstrating a principle of comprehensive support for those in full-time service.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 31:18

18th Century

Theologian

And to the genealogy of all their little ones ... - Or, “As for the list of all their little ones, their wives, their sons, and their daught…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 31:18

19th Century

Bishop

And to the genealogy. —After the parenthetic statements of 2 Chronicles 31:16–17 the thread of the narrative, broken o…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 31:18

17th Century

Pastor

And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives,
and their sons, and their daughters, through…

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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…