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Stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers` houses of your brothers the children of the people, and [let there be for each] a portion of a fathers` house of the Levites.

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The Importance of Orderly Worship

Commentators explain that this verse is a practical command from King Josiah for organizing the Passover. The Levites were to be arranged in the temple court to correspond with the family divisions of the laypeople. This ensured that every family group had a designated group of Levites to assist them, highlighting the importance of good order and preparation in corporate worship.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 35:5

18th Century

Theologian

The meaning of this verse is likely: “So divide yourselves that for every distinct family among the people who come to the Passover, there shall be…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 35:5

19th Century

Bishop

Stand in the holy place. —In the Temple court.

According to the divisions ... the Levites. —Rather, acc…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 35:5

17th Century

Pastor

And stand in the holy place
The court of the priests, where their ministrations were:

according t…

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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.

The L…