2 Chronicles 31:16 Meaning and Explanation
“Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;”
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Read Full Chapter →Every male, registered by genealogy from age three upward, received a daily portion for temple service.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 31:16
The distribution system includes all registered males by genealogy and priestly role.
What Does 2 Chronicles 31:16 Mean?
The distribution system was highly organized and inclusive. Every male in the priestly genealogies, from three years old and upward, received a daily portion. This included young children not yet serving in the temple and all active priests. Each person received what was due 'to every one that entereth into the house of the LORD'—whether full-time or during his assigned course. The daily provision ensured no one fell through the cracks in the system.
The inclusion of very young males (from age three) showed a long-view commitment to sustaining the entire priestly community across generations. Providing for children trained future priests; providing for active servers sustained current ministry. The genealogical registration ensured records were accurate and no fraud distorted the distribution. This systematic care demonstrated that the reformation's support extended beyond enthusiasm to sustained, practical provision for every person in the priestly order.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 31:16
What does 2 Chronicles 31:16 mean?
Every male, registered by genealogy from age three upward, received a daily portion for temple service.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 31:16?
The distribution system includes all registered males by genealogy and priestly role.