1035 - Hezekiah reorganized the Temple Leaders

Hezekiah reorganized the Temple Leaders


Hezekiah ordered that storerooms be prepared, in the Temple of the Lord. 


When this was done, the people faithfully brought all the gifts, tithes, and other items dedicated, for use in the Temple. 


Conaniah, the Levite, was put in charge, assisted by his brother, Shimei. 


The supervisors, under them, were Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath, and Benaiah. 


These appointments were made, by King Hezekiah and Azariah, the chief official, in the Temple of God. 


Kore, son of Imnah, the Levite, who was the gatekeeper, at the East Gate, was put in charge of distributing the voluntary offerings, given to God… the gifts, and the things that had been dedicated, to the Lord. 


His faithful assistants were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah. 


They distributed the gifts, among the families, of priests, in their towns, by their divisions, dividing the gifts fairly, among old and young alike. 


They distributed the gifts, to all males, three years old or older, regardless of their place, in the genealogical records. 


The distribution went, to all who would come, to the Lord’s Temple, to perform their daily duties, according to their divisions. 


They distributed gifts, to the priests, who were listed by their families, in the genealogical records, and to the Levites, twenty years old or older, who were listed, according to their jobs and their divisions. 


Food allotments were also given, to the families of all those listed, in the genealogical records, including their little babies, wives, sons, and daughters. 


For they had all been faithful, in purifying themselves. 


As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who were living in the open villages, around the towns, men were appointed, by name, to distribute portions, to every male among the priests, and to all the Levites, listed in the genealogical records. 


In this way, King Hezekiah handled the distribution, throughout all Judah, doing what was pleasing and good, in the sight of the Lord, his God. 


In all that he did, in the service of the Temple of God, and in his efforts, to follow God’s laws and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. 


As a result, he was very successful. 


2 Chronicles 31:11–21 (NLT)


Praise be to God!


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