2 Chronicles 31:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And next him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their set office, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small:”
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Read Full Chapter →Six Levites in priestly cities distribute portions to priests and their families according to assigned roles.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 31:15
Multiple Levites distribute portions to priests and their families across the region.
What Does 2 Chronicles 31:15 Mean?
Six additional Levites worked in the various cities where priests lived, forming a distribution network throughout the region. Their specific office was to give portions to their priestly brethren—both great and small, meaning to families of all status levels. They worked 'by courses,' using the rotation system Hezekiah had established. This ensured that whether a priest served at the temple or lived in the countryside, he and his family received their rightful portion from the central storehouse.
The careful attention to equitable distribution—to the great as to the small—reflected the principle that all who served were entitled to sustenance. No one was overlooked; the system reached into multiple cities. This decentralized distribution network honored the priests' dignity while ensuring no family lacked provision. The Levites serving in these cities were the link between central storage and the actual families who depended on the offerings for their livelihood.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 31:15
What does 2 Chronicles 31:15 mean?
Six Levites in priestly cities distribute portions to priests and their families according to assigned roles.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 31:15?
Multiple Levites distribute portions to priests and their families across the region.