2 Chronicles 35:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And afterward they made ready for themselves, and for the priests: because the priests the sons of Aaron were busied in offering of burnt offerings and the fat until night; therefore the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.”
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Read Full Chapter →After serving the people, the Levites prepare meals for themselves and the priests, who work until evening.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 35:14
The feast includes care for all participants, with the Levites ensuring no one goes without while priests maintain their altar duties.
What Does 2 Chronicles 35:14 Mean?
The Levites first ensure the people eat, then arrange food for themselves and the priests. The priests remain at their duties offering sacrifices and burning the fat portions on the altar well into the night.
This shows the Levites' supportive role and the priests' intensive labor. The extended work acknowledges that the priests' sacred duties continue throughout the feast, requiring the Levites to care for their physical needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 35:14
What does 2 Chronicles 35:14 mean?
After serving the people, the Levites prepare meals for themselves and the priests, who work until evening.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 35:14?
The feast includes care for all participants, with the Levites ensuring no one goes without while priests maintain their altar duties.