2 Chronicles 29:12

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2 Chronicles 29:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;

King James Version KJV

¶ Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:

American Standard Version ASV

Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then the Levites took their places; Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel, the son of Azariah, among the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish, the son of Abdi, and Azariah, the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah, the son of Zimmah, and Eden, the son of Joah;

Free Bible Version FBV

Then the Levites went to work. They were Mahath, son of Amasai, and Joel, son of Azariah, from the Kohathites; Kish, son of Abdi, and Azariah, son of Jehallelel, from the Merarites; Joah, son of Zimmah, and Eden, son of Joah, from the Gershonites;

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then the Leuites arose, Mahath ye sonne of Amashai, and Ioel the sonne of Azariah of the sonnes of the Kohathites: and of the sonnes of Merari, Kish the sonne of Abdi, and Azariah the sonne of Iehalelel: and of the Gershonites, Ioah the sonne of Zimmah, and Eden the sonne of Ioah:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the Levites rise — Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathite; and of the sons of Merari: Kish son of Abdi, and Azariah son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonite: Joah son of Zimmah, and Eden son of Joah;

World English Bible WEB

Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azarias, of the sons of Caath: and of the sons of Merari, Cis the son of Abdi, and Azarias the son of Jalaleel. And of the sons of Gerson, Joah the son of Zemma, and Eden the son of Joah.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then these descendants of Levi started to work in the temple: From the descendants of Kohath there were Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah. From the descendants of Merari there were Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel. From the descendants of Gershon there were Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah.

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2 Chronicles 29:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּקֻ֣מוּ הַ֠/לְוִיִּם מַ֣חַת בֶּן עֲמָשַׂ֞י וְ/יוֹאֵ֣ל בֶּן עֲזַרְיָהוּ֮ מִן בְּנֵ֣י הַ/קְּהָתִי֒ וּ/מִן בְּנֵ֣י מְרָרִ֔י קִ֚ישׁ בֶּן עַבְדִּ֔י וַ/עֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ בֶּן יְהַלֶּלְאֵ֑ל וּ/מִן הַ/גֵּ֣רְשֻׁנִּ֔י יוֹאָח֙ בֶּן זִמָּ֔ה וְ/עֵ֖דֶן בֶּן יוֹאָֽח

וַ/יָּקֻ֣מוּ qûwm H6965 -kamai Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

הַ֠/לְוִיִּם Lêvîyîy H3881 Levi Art | Ngmpa

מַ֣חַת Machath H4287 Mahath N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

עֲמָשַׂ֞י ʻĂmâsay H6022 Amasai N-proper

וְ/יוֹאֵ֣ל Yôwʼêl H3100 Joel Conj | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

עֲזַרְיָהוּ֮ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 Azariah N-proper

מִן min H4480 from Prep

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp

הַ/קְּהָתִי֒ Qŏhâthîy H6956 Kohathite Art | Ngmsa

וּ/מִן min H4480 from Conj | Prep

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp

מְרָרִ֔י Mᵉrârîy H4847 Merari N-proper

קִ֚ישׁ Qîysh H7027 Kish N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

עַבְדִּ֔י ʻAbdîy H5660 Abdi N-proper

וַ/עֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 Azariah Conj | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

יְהַלֶּלְאֵ֑ל Yᵉhallelʼêl H3094 Jehallelel N-proper

וּ/מִן min H4480 from Conj | Prep

הַ/גֵּ֣רְשֻׁנִּ֔י Gêrᵉshunnîy H1649 Gershonite Art | Ngmsa

יוֹאָח֙ Yôwʼâch H3098 Joah N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

זִמָּ֔ה Zimmâh H2155 Zimmah N-proper

וְ/עֵ֖דֶן ʻÊden H5731 Eden Conj | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

יוֹאָֽח Yôwʼâch H3098 Joah N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 29:12

וַ/יָּקֻ֣מוּ qûwm H6965 "-kamai" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.

Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai

Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.

הַ֠/לְוִיִּם Lêvîyîy H3881 "Levi" Art | Ngmpa

A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.

Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service

Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.

מַ֣חַת Machath H4287 "Mahath" N-proper

Mahath was the name of two Israelites, one a Levite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was the son of Amasai and the father of Elkanah, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.25; son of: Amasai (H6022); father of: Elkanah (H0511J); also called Mahath at 1Ch.6.35; Another name of a.chi.mot (אֲחִימוֹת "Ahimoth" H0287) § Mahath = "grasping" 1) a Kohathite Levite of the house of Korah 2) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Mahath. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:20; 2 Chronicles 29:12; 2 Chronicles 31:13.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

עֲמָשַׂ֞י ʻĂmâsay H6022 "Amasai" N-proper

Amasai means burdensome and refers to several Israelites, including a warrior who joined David at Ziklag and a Levite who lived during King Hezekiah's reign. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Amasai was a leader in Judah and Benjamin.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12; father of: Mahath (H4287) § Amasai = "burdensome" 1) a warrior and chief of the captains of Judah and Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag 2) a Kohathite Levite, father of Mahath and ancestor of Samuel 3) a priest who blew the trumpet before the ark 4) another Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Amasai. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:10; 1 Chronicles 12:19; 2 Chronicles 29:12.

וְ/יוֹאֵ֣ל Yôwʼêl H3100 "Joel" Conj | N-proper

Joel means Jehovah is God, the name of twelve Israelites, including a minor prophet who wrote the book of Joel. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:24 and his book is one of the minor prophets in the Bible.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Another name of sha.ul (שָׁאוּל "Shaul" H7586J) § Joel = "Jehovah is God" 1) son of Pethuel and the 2nd of the 12 minor prophets with a book by his name; probably prophesied in the time of king Uzziah of Judah 2) eldest son of Samuel the prophet and father of Heman the singer 3) a Simeonite chief 4) a Reubenite 5) a chief of Gad 6) son of Izrahiah and a chief of Issachar 7) brother of Nathan of Zobah and one of David's mighty warriors 8) son of Pedaiah and a chief of the half tribe of Manasseh west of the Jordan in the time of David 9) a son of Nebo who returned with Ezra and had a foreign wife 10) a Benjamite, son of Zichri 11) a Levite 12) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 13) a Gershonite Levite chief in the time of David 14) a Gershonite Levite, son of Jehiel and a descendant of Laadan; maybe same as 13

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Joel. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 1 Chronicles 15:7; Joel 1:1.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

עֲזַרְיָהוּ֮ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 "Azariah" N-proper

Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.

מִן min H4480 "from" Prep

This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.

Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)

Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

הַ/קְּהָתִי֒ Qŏhâthîy H6956 "Kohathite" Art | Ngmsa

A Kohathite was a descendant of Kohath, a man from the tribe of Levi. The Kohathites were a family group in the tribe of Levi, named after Kohath, meaning assembly.

Definition: Someone descended from Kohath who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816) Group of qe.hat (קְהָת "Kohath" H6955) § Kohathites, of Kohath "assembly" the descendants of Kohath, the 2nd son of Levi

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Kohathites. See also: Numbers 3:27; Joshua 21:4; 2 Chronicles 34:12.

וּ/מִן min H4480 "from" Conj | Prep

This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.

בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

מְרָרִ֔י Mᵉrârîy H4847 "Merari" N-proper

Merari was a man in the Bible, the third son of Levi and head of a family of Levites. His name means 'bitter' and he's mentioned in Genesis as an ancestor of the tribe of Levi.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269) Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848) § Merari = "bitter" the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Merari. See also H4848 (מְרָרִי). See also: Genesis 46:11; 1 Chronicles 6:1; Ezra 8:19.

קִ֚ישׁ Qîysh H7027 "Kish" N-proper

Kish was the name of several Israelites, including the father of king Saul and an ancestor of Mordecai. The name Kish means bent and is mentioned in Esther 2:5 and other biblical books. Kish was a common name in biblical times.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.2.5; father of: Shimei (H8096U) § Kish = "bent" 1) a Benjamite of the family of Matri, father of king Saul 2) an ancestor of Mordecai 3) son of Gibeon and brother of Abdon, Zur, Baal, Ner, Nadab, Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth; uncle of Kish the father of king Saul 4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mahli and grandson of Merari the progenitor of the family 5) a Merarite Levite, son of Abdi in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Kish. See also: 1 Samuel 9:1; 1 Chronicles 9:36; Esther 2:5.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

עַבְדִּ֔י ʻAbdîy H5660 "Abdi" N-proper

Abdi was the name of two Israelites, one a Merarite Levite and ancestor of Ethan, and another who lived during the time of king Hezekiah of Judah. The name Abdi means servant of Jehovah.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Abdi = "servant of Jehovah" 1) a Merarite Levite and ancestor of Ethan the singer 2) a Merarite Levite, father of Kish, in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 3) one of the family of Elam who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Abdi. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:29; 2 Chronicles 29:12; Ezra 10:26.

וַ/עֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 "Azariah" Conj | N-proper

Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

יְהַלֶּלְאֵ֑ל Yᵉhallelʼêl H3094 "Jehallelel" N-proper

Jehallelel was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy, his name means God is praised. He was the father of Azariah and a Merarite Levite during Hezekiah's time.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12; father of: Azariah (H5838V) § Jehaleleel or Jehalelel = "God is praised" 1) a Calebite descendant of Judah 2) father of Azariah and a Merarite Levite in the time of Hezekiah

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jehalellel, Jehalelel. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:16; 2 Chronicles 29:12.

וּ/מִן min H4480 "from" Conj | Prep

This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.

הַ/גֵּ֣רְשֻׁנִּ֔י Gêrᵉshunnîy H1649 "Gershonite" Art | Ngmsa

A Gershonite is a descendant of Gershon, a man from the tribe of Levi, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. Gershon was the son of Levi and brother of Kohath and Merari. His descendants are also mentioned in 1 Chronicles.

Definition: Someone descended from Gershon who was a man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Libni (H3845) and Shimei (H8096); also called Gershom at 1Ch.6.16,17,20,43,62,71; 15.7; Group of ge.re.shon (גֵּרְשׁוֹן "Gershon" H1648) § Gershonite , of Geshur a descendant of Gershon, firstborn son of Levi

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Gershonite, sons of Gershon. See also: Numbers 3:21; Numbers 26:57; 2 Chronicles 29:12.

יוֹאָח֙ Yôwʼâch H3098 "Joah" N-proper

Joah means Jehovah is brother, the name of four Israelites, including a chronicler to Hezekiah and a doorkeeper in David's time. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Joah was a common name in biblical times.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.29.12b; father of: Eden (H5731A) § Joah = "Jehovah is brother" 1) son of Asaph and chronicler to Hezekiah 2) a Gershonite son or grandson of Zimmah 3) a Korhite, 3rd son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper in the time of David 4) son of Joahaz and chronicler to king Josiah

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Joah. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; 2 Chronicles 29:12; Isaiah 36:3.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

זִמָּ֔ה Zimmâh H2155 "Zimmah" N-proper

Zimmah was the name of two Israelites who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. One was a Levite and the father of Joah, and the name Zimmah means a plotter or a schemer.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12; father of: Joah (H3098K) § Zimmah = "plotter" 1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Jahath 2) another Gershonite, son of Shimei; perhaps the same as 1 above 3) father or ancestor of Joah, a Gershonite in the reign of Hezekiah

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zimmah. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:5; 1 Chronicles 6:27; 2 Chronicles 29:12.

וְ/עֵ֖דֶן ʻÊden H5731 "Eden" Conj | N-proper

Eden refers to the garden where Adam and Eve lived, a place of pleasure and beauty. It is also the name of a person who lived during the Divided Monarchy. The word means pleasure in Hebrew.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15 § Eden= "pleasure" the first habitat of man after the creation

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Eden. See also: Genesis 2:8; 2 Chronicles 31:15; Isaiah 51:3.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

יוֹאָֽח Yôwʼâch H3098 "Joah" N-proper

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Joah. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; 2 Chronicles 29:12; Isaiah 36:3.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 29:12

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Sermons on 2 Chronicles 29:12

Context — Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple

10Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us. 11Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

12Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;

13Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; 14Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Numbers 3:19–20	The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.
2	1 Chronicles 15:5–7	From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;
3	Numbers 4:2–20	“Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. This service of the Kohathites at the Tent of Meeting regards the most holy things. Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. They are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, together with its lamps, wick trimmers, and trays, as well as the jars of oil with which to supply it. Then they shall wrap it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on the carrying frame. Over the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles. They are to take all the utensils for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine leather, and put them on the carrying frame. Then they shall remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it, and place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles. When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Do not allow the Kohathite tribal clans to be cut off from among the Levites. In order that they may live and not die when they come near the most holy things, do this for them: Aaron and his sons are to go in and assign each man his task and what he is to carry. But the Kohathites are not to go in and look at the holy objects, even for a moment, or they will die.”
4	1 Chronicles 6:44	On the left were their kinsmen, the sons of Merari: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
5	Exodus 6:16–25	These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri. The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri. And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites. Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.
6	1 Chronicles 6:16–21	The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
7	Numbers 3:17	These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
8	1 Chronicles 23:7–23	The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan. And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all. Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second. The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them. The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth —three in all.
9	2 Chronicles 31:13	Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

2 Chronicles 29:12 Summary

In 2 Chronicles 29:12, we see the Levites taking action to serve God and fulfill their responsibilities in the temple. This verse shows us the importance of working together with others to achieve a common goal of serving God, just like the different clans of Levites did. We can apply this to our own lives by finding ways to serve God and work together with others, whether in our churches, communities, or families, as mentioned in Galatians 5:13 and Hebrews 10:24-25. By doing so, we can honor God and bring glory to His name, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the Levites important in the biblical context?

The Levites were crucial in the biblical context as they were chosen by God to serve Him and minister before Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:11, and their role was to assist the priests in their duties, as mentioned in Numbers 3:6-10 and Exodus 32:26-28.

What does it mean for the Levites to 'set to work' in 2 Chronicles 29:12?

When the Levites 'set to work' in 2 Chronicles 29:12, it means they began to fulfill their duties and responsibilities in the temple, which included tasks such as singing, playing musical instruments, and maintaining the temple's cleanliness, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:31-48 and 2 Chronicles 35:15.

Who were the Kohathites, Merarites, and Gershonites?

The Kohathites, Merarites, and Gershonites were three clans of the Levites, each descended from the sons of Levi, as mentioned in Genesis 46:11 and Exodus 6:16-19, and they were assigned specific tasks and responsibilities in the temple service.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles 29?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of King Hezekiah's efforts to restore the temple and its worship, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:1-36, and it highlights the importance of the Levites in this process, as they worked together to cleanse and rededicate the temple to God's service, in accordance with God's commands in Deuteronomy 12:10-11 and 1 Chronicles 15:12-15.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can 'set to work' in my own life to serve God and fulfill my responsibilities, just like the Levites did in 2 Chronicles 29:12?
How can I work together with others, like the different clans of Levites, to achieve a common goal of serving God and honoring Him, as seen in Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27?
What are some tasks or responsibilities that I have been neglecting, and how can I begin to fulfill them in a way that honors God, as mentioned in Matthew 25:14-30 and Colossians 3:23-24?
How can I ensure that my work and service to God are done with a humble and willing heart, like the Levites in 2 Chronicles 29:12, as encouraged in Psalm 51:17 and Matthew 5:3-12?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:12

Ver. 12-14. Then the Levites arose,.... Whose names are mentioned; of the Kohathites two, Mahath the son of Amashai, and Joel the son of Azariah; of the Merarites two, Kish the son of Abdi, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 29:12

Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:12

2 Chronicles 29:12 Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:Ver. 12. Then the Levite, arose.] How could they do less? The Popish clergy, pressed by their prince to a reformation, would have boasted of their immunities, and have given out that the king had not to do in matters of religion, &c. In the colloquy at Possiacum, a Spanish Jesuit told the queen-mother of France to her face that she did ill to meddle in matters that belonged not to her, but to the Pope, cardinals, and bishops: the zeal of which Jesuit pleased the Pope, who said he might be compared to the ancient saints, having, without respect of the young king and princes there present, maintained God’ s cause, and upbraided the queen to her face. Mahath the son of Amasai, &c.] These were renowned reformers then, as of late years were Luther, Melanchthon, Bucer, Farellus, Calvin, Cranmer, Knox, and others, whose names are written in the book of life. Hist. of Coun. of Trent, 455.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:12

(12-14) The names of the Levites who received the royal charge.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:12

12–19 (not in 2 Kin.). The Cleansing of the Temple With this passage cp. 1Ma 4:36-51 (the cleansing of the Temple by Judas Maccabaeus).

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 29:12

On the triple division of the Levites, see 1 Chronicles 23:6; and on the musical Levites, see 1 Chronicles 25:1-6.

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 29:12

	Sermon	Description
	(Men God Made) Moses by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the life of Moses and his journey with God. He highlights how Moses initially felt inadequate and unsure of his ability to lead God's people

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