2 Chronicles 35:10
2 Chronicles 35:10 in Multiple Translations
So the service was prepared; the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king’s commandment.
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their courses, according to the king’s commandment.
So everything was made ready and the priests took their places with the Levites in their divisions, as the king had said.
Once the preparations had been completed, the priests stood where they had been assigned and the Levites took their places in their divisions as the king had ordered.
Thus the seruice was prepared, and the Priests stoode in their places, also the Leuites in their orders, according to the Kings commandement:
And the service is prepared, and the priests stand on their station, and the Levites on their courses, according to the command of the king,
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their divisions, according to the king’s commandment.
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.
And the ministry was prepared, and the priests stood in their office: the Levites also in their companies, according to the king’s commandment.
Everything for the Passover was arranged: The priests and the other descendants of Levi stood in their places in their groups, like the king had commanded.
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2 Chronicles 35:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תִּכּ֖וֹן
הָ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
וַ/יַּֽעַמְד֨וּ
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
עַל
עָמְדָ֛/ם
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֥ם
עַל
מַחְלְקוֹתָ֖/ם
כְּ/מִצְוַ֥ת
הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ
וַ/תִּכּ֖וֹן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
Art | N-fs
וַ/יַּֽעַמְד֨וּ
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עָמְדָ֛/ם
ʻômed
H5977
post
N-ms | Suff
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֥ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מַחְלְקוֹתָ֖/ם
machălôqeth
H4256
division
N-fp | Suff
כְּ/מִצְוַ֥ת
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
Prep | N-fs
הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 35:10
וַ/תִּכּ֖וֹן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
הָ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
Art | 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/יַּֽעַמְד֨וּ
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
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.
עָמְדָ֛/ם
ʻômed
H5977
"post"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to a standing place, like in 1 Kings 17:1 where Elijah stands before King Ahab.
Definition: standing place
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: place, ([phrase] where) stood, upright. See also: 2 Chronicles 30:16; Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 13:11.
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֥ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Conj | 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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
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.
מַחְלְקוֹתָ֖/ם
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
N-fp | Suff
A division or section of people, including soldiers, priests, and Levites, as described in the Bible's accounts of the Israelites' military and priestly organizations.
Definition: 1) division, course, class, share, allotment 1a) division, part 1b) division, class, course 1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation) Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: company, course, division, portion. See also H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת). See also: Joshua 11:23; 1 Chronicles 27:12; Ezekiel 48:29.
כְּ/מִצְוַ֥ת
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 35:10
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 35:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 35:10
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 35:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 35:10
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 35:10
Context — Josiah Restores the Passover
8His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls.
9Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls.
10So the service was prepared; the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.
11And they slaughtered the Passover lambs, while the priests splattered the blood handed to them and the Levites skinned the animals. 12They set aside the burnt offerings to be given to the divisions of the families of the people to offer to the LORD, as it is written in the Book of Moses. And they did the same with the bulls.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 30:16 | They stood at their prescribed posts, according to the Law of Moses the man of God. The priests sprinkled the blood, which they received from the hand of the Levites. |
| 2 | Ezra 6:18 | They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 35:4–5 | Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. |
2 Chronicles 35:10 Summary
This verse, 2 Chronicles 35:10, shows us that the priests and Levites were carefully prepared to serve God, standing in their assigned places and following the king's command. This reminds us of the importance of being intentional and organized in our worship, just like God instructed his people in Deuteronomy 12:14. By following God's commands and being prepared to serve, we can offer Him our best worship, just as the Israelites did in this passage. This is also reflected in other Bible verses, such as Psalm 95:6, which encourages us to come before God with reverence and worship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the king's command in preparing the service?
The king's command in 2 Chronicles 35:10 emphasizes the importance of organization and obedience in worship, as seen in other scriptures like Deuteronomy 12:14 and Nehemiah 12:24, where God's people are instructed to follow specific guidelines in their worship.
How did the priests and Levites prepare for the service?
According to 2 Chronicles 35:10, the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions, indicating a sense of order and preparedness, much like the instructions given in Exodus 28:1 and Numbers 3:6 for the priests and Levites to serve in specific roles.
What role did the king play in the preparation of the service?
The king's command, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 35:10, suggests that he played a significant role in overseeing the preparation of the service, ensuring that everything was done according to God's instructions, similar to King David's role in 1 Chronicles 15:2 and 16:4.
How does this verse relate to the concept of worship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of intentional and organized worship, as seen in other passages like Psalm 95:6 and Hebrews 12:28, where believers are encouraged to offer worship that is pleasing to God, with reverence and awe.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the example of the priests and Levites in 2 Chronicles 35:10 about being prepared to serve God?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience to God's commands, as seen in this verse, to my own life and worship?
- What role do leaders play in facilitating worship and ensuring that it is done in an orderly and organized manner, as seen in this verse?
- How can I cultivate a sense of reverence and awe in my own worship, as reflected in the careful preparation and execution of the service in 2 Chronicles 35:10?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 35:10
So the service was prepared,.... Every thing was got ready both for the passover and the feast of unleavened bread, for all sorts of people, rich and poor: and the priests stood in their place; in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 35:10
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 35:10
2 Chronicles 35:10 So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king’ s commandment. Ver. 10. According to the king’ s commandment.] Kings in those days commanded the priests, as well as others, to do their duties. That great Heteroclite of Rome acknowledgeth not any such right of theirs. Volumus te scire te in temporali et spirituali nobis subiacere, &c., said Pope Boniface in a brave [bravado] of his to Philip the Fair, king of France.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 35:10
(10) So the service was prepared.—The preparations were completed. (See 2 Chronicles 35:4; 2 Chronicles 35:16) In their place.—On their stand (2 Chronicles 30:16).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 35:10
10. in their courses] R.V. by their courses.