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He said to the Levites who taught all Israel, who were holy to Yahweh, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; there shall no more be a burden on your shoulders: now serve Yahweh your God, and his people Israel.

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Restoring God's Presence

King Josiah's command to return the Ark to the Holy of Holies was a powerful act. Scholars suggest the Ark had been moved, either for temple repairs or to protect it during the reigns of idolatrous kings. Its restoration symbolized a national return to placing God's presence at the very center of worship and life.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 35:3

18th Century

Theologian

Put the holy ark etc. - The ark of the covenant may have been temporarily removed from the holy of holies while Josiah carried out necessary…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 35:3

19th Century

Bishop

The Levites that taught all Israel. —In the law (Nehemiah 8:7; compare also 2 Chronicles 17:8–9).

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 35:3

17th Century

Pastor

And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel
Whose business it was to go through the several tribes, and instruc…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 35:1–19

17th Century

Minister

The destruction Josiah made of idolatry was related in more detail in the book of Kings. His solemnizing the Passover is related here.

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