2 Chronicles 34:13
2 Chronicles 34:13 in Multiple Translations
were over the laborers and supervised all who did the work, task by task. Some of the Levites were secretaries, officers, and gatekeepers.
Also they were over the bearers of burdens, and were overseers of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the Levites there were scribes, and officers, and porters.
Also they were over the bearers of burdens, and set forward all that did the work in every manner of service: and of the Levites there were scribes, and officers, and porters.
Had authority over the transport workers, giving directions to all who were doing any sort of work; and among the Levites there were scribes and overseers and door-keepers.
were in charge of the workmen and directed everyone involved, depending on what was required. Some of the Levites were scribes, some officers, and some gatekeepers.
And they were ouer the bearers of burdens, and them that set forwarde all the workemen in euery worke: and of the Leuites were scribes, and officers and porters.
and over the burden-bearers, and overseers of every one doing work for service and service; and of the Levites [are] scribes, and officers, and gatekeepers.
Also they were over the bearers of burdens, and directed all who did the work in every kind of service. Of the Levites, there were scribes, officials, and gatekeepers.
Also they were over the bearers of burdens, and were overseers of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the Levites there were scribes, and officers, and porters.
But over them that carried burdens for divers uses, were scribes, and masters of the number of the Levites, and porters.
supervised all the workers as they did their various jobs. Some of the descendants of Levi were secretaries and some kept records and some guarded the gates of the temple.
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2 Chronicles 34:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַ֣ל
הַ/סַּבָּלִ֗ים
וּֽ/מְנַצְּחִים֙
לְ/כֹל֙
עֹשֵׂ֣ה
מְלָאכָ֔ה
לַ/עֲבוֹדָ֖ה
וַ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
וּ/מֵֽ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
סוֹפְרִ֥ים
וְ/שֹׁטְרִ֖ים
וְ/שׁוֹעֲרִֽים
וְ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
הַ/סַּבָּלִ֗ים
çabbâl
H5449
burden
Art | N-mp
וּֽ/מְנַצְּחִים֙
nâtsach
H5329
to conduct
Conj | V-Piel
לְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
עֹשֵׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
מְלָאכָ֔ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
לַ/עֲבוֹדָ֖ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
Prep | N-fs
וַ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
Conj | N-fs
וּ/מֵֽ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Prep | Art | Ngmpa
סוֹפְרִ֥ים
çâphar
H5608
to recount
N-mp
וְ/שֹׁטְרִ֖ים
shôṭêr
H7860
official
Conj | N-mp
וְ/שׁוֹעֲרִֽים
shôwʻêr
H7778
gatekeeper
Conj | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 34:13
וְ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/סַּבָּלִ֗ים
çabbâl
H5449
"burden"
Art | N-mp
This word describes a person who carries burdens, like a porter, and is translated as 'bearer of burden' in the KJV. It refers to someone who physically or emotionally supports others.
Definition: burden-bearer
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: (to bear, bearer of) burden(-s). See also: 1 Kings 5:29; 2 Chronicles 2:17; Nehemiah 4:4.
וּֽ/מְנַצְּחִים֙
nâtsach
H5329
"to conduct"
Conj | V-Piel
To conduct or oversee, this word describes a leader or chief musician. In the Bible, it is used in the book of Psalms to describe the role of a music director. The word implies a sense of leadership and guidance.
Definition: 1) to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring 1a) (Niphal) enduring (participle) 1b) (Piel) to act as overseer or superintendent or director or chief Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsach (נְצַח "to distinguish oneself" H5330)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:21; Psalms 49:1; Psalms 4:1.
לְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עֹשֵׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
מְלָאכָ֔ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
"work"
N-fs
Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.
Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.
לַ/עֲבוֹדָ֖ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
וַ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
וּ/מֵֽ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Conj | Prep | 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.
סוֹפְרִ֥ים
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
N-mp
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
וְ/שֹׁטְרִ֖ים
shôṭêr
H7860
"official"
Conj | N-mp
This word refers to a high-ranking official or officer, often translated as 'officer', 'overseer', or 'ruler'. In the Bible, it describes a person with authority and responsibility, such as a scribe or magistrate.
Definition: (Qal) official, officer
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: officer, overseer, ruler. See also: Exodus 5:6; Deuteronomy 31:28; Proverbs 6:7.
וְ/שׁוֹעֲרִֽים
shôwʻêr
H7778
"gatekeeper"
Conj | N-mp
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 34:13
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- 2 Chronicles 34:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 34:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:13
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:13
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 34:13
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:13
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 34:13
Context — Josiah Repairs the Temple
11They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy dressed stone, as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate.
12And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,
13were over the laborers and supervised all who did the work, task by task. Some of the Levites were secretaries, officers, and gatekeepers.
14While they were bringing out the money that had been taken into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the LORD given by Moses. 15And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan.Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 4:10 | Meanwhile, the people of Judah said: “The strength of the laborer fails, and there is so much rubble that we will never be able to rebuild the wall.” |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 2:18 | Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 8:8 | How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception? |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 2:10 | I will pay your servants, the woodcutters, 20,000 cors of ground wheat, 20,000 cors of barley, 20,000 baths of wine, and 20,000 baths of olive oil. ” |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 16:38 | along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 26:29–30 | From the Izrahites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. |
| 7 | Ezra 7:6–7 | this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. So in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, he went up to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 15:18 | and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 16:42 | Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 8:14 | In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. |
2 Chronicles 34:13 Summary
[This verse tells us that the Levites were in charge of supervising the workers who were repairing the Temple. They made sure everything was done correctly and with attention to detail, which is an important lesson for us today. Just like the Levites, we can serve the Lord by doing our work with diligence and care, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24. By doing so, we can reflect God's character and bring glory to Him, just as the Levites did in their work.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of work were the Levites overseeing in 2 Chronicles 34:13?
The Levites were supervising the laborers who were working on the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:11. This work involved the use of dressed stone, timbers, and beams.
What role did the Levites play in the supervision of the work?
The Levites were responsible for supervising all who did the work, task by task, as stated in 2 Chronicles 34:13. They also had secretaries, officers, and gatekeepers among them, indicating a high level of organization and administration.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of 2 Chronicles 34?
This verse is part of the larger story of King Josiah's efforts to repair the Temple and restore the worship of the Lord, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:1-7. The attention to detail and organization shown by the Levites reflects the king's commitment to this project.
What can we learn from the example of the Levites in this verse?
The Levites' diligence and attention to detail in their work can serve as a model for us, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are called to do our work heartily, as for the Lord. This verse reminds us that our work, whatever it may be, is an opportunity to serve the Lord and reflect His character.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of diligent work, as seen in the Levites, to my own life and responsibilities?
- How can I, like the Levites, use my skills and talents to serve the Lord and contribute to the work of His kingdom?
- In what ways can I prioritize organization and attention to detail in my own work, whether in my career, family, or ministry?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more intentional about doing my work 'task by task', as the Levites did, and how can I implement this approach?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:13
Also they were over the bearers of burdens,.... Who carried the timber and stones to the workmen, to look after them, that they were not dilatory, and that the workmen might not stand still for want
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 34:13
And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim,
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:13
2 Chronicles 34:13 Also [they were] over the bearers of burdens, and [were] overseers of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the Levites [there were] scribes, and officers, and porters.Ver. 13. Also they were over the bearers of burdens.] To see they did their work carefully; and to make them do it cheerfully. See on 2 Chronicles 34:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:13
(13) Also.—And.They.—The Levitical musicians- Were over the bearers of burdens.—They probably cheered their labours with song and music; as was the practice in ancient Egypt. And were overseers.—Leaders, conductors; see Note on 2 Chronicles 34:12. Notice the honourable position here assigned to the musical guilds of Levites. And of the Levites . . . porters.—In connection, that is, with the work of restoration. But comp. 1 Chronicles 23:4-5. The writer may only intend to say that there were Levitical guilds of “scribes, officers, and porters,” as well as of musicians. Scribes.—1 Chronicles 2:55.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:13
13. were overseers of all that wrought the work] R.V. set forward all that did the work. in any manner] R.V. in every manner. scribes] Transcribers of the Law; Ezra 7:6; Ezra 7:11. officers] Cp. 2 Chronicles 19:11. porters] Cp. 1 Chronicles 26:1 ff.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 34:13
Of the Levites there were scribes - Hereto the word “scribe” has never been used to designate a class (compare 1 Kings 4:3). But here an order of scribes, forming a distinct division of the Levitical body, has been instituted.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:13
13. Of the Levites… scribes — On the ancient office of the scribe, see note on 2 Samuel 8:17.
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