2 Chronicles 31:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD. ”

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

That they might be encouraged ... - i. e. to devote themselves wholly to their proper work, the service of the sanctuary and the teaching of God’s Law 2 Chronicles 17:7-9 , and not engage in sec...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the (d) portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be (e) encouraged in the law of the LORD. (d) The tithes and firstfru...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 29:1 to 2 Chronicles 32:33 . The Reign of Hezekiah (see notes on 2 Kings 18:2 f., 2 Kings 18:13-37 ; 2 Kings 18:19 ; 2 Kings 20:1-21 ). The Chronicler in this long section writ...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for the burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the sabbaths, and for the new moons...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reign of Hezekiah (continued) This chapter gives an account of Hezekiah's reorganisation of the Temple service.
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Moreover. — Literally, And he said to the people, to wit, to the dwellers in Jerusalem. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 24:8 ; 1 Chronicles 21:17 .) The portion of the priests and the Levites. — The f...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

HEZEKIAH: THE RELIGIOUS VALUE OF MUSIC 2 Chronicles 29:1-36 ; 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 ; 2 Chronicles 31:1-21 ; 2 Chronicles 32:1-33 THE bent of the chronicler's mind is well illustrated by the...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Abundant Giving to God 2 Chronicles 31:1-10 This Passover left a permanent impression on the nation, and led to the complete overthrow of idolatry. The pure worship of God was now established t...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The observance of the feast was followed by reorganization of the nation. The remnant gathered from Israel became the pioneers in destroying all that remained of idolatry throughout the cities of Jud...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The liberal supply which both the king and people made for the maintenance of the priests and Levites, is another proof how much the service of the sanctuary lay in the hearts of the people. Those on...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Moreover, he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites ,.... What was assigned unto them by the law of God by tithes, firstfruits, c. that the...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD. Ver. 4. That they might be encour...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

That they might be encouraged in the law of the Lord Freed from worldly cares and distractions, and enabled to give up themselves entirely to the serious study of God's law, and to the instruction,...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

HEZEKIAH'S WORK OF REFORMATION (vv.1-21) When Hezekiah had taken positive action to give God His true place of authority in the Passover feast, he rightly followed this up with the negative work...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hezekiah Destroys Idolatry. B. C. 726. 1 Now when all this was finished, all Israel that...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

i.e. Freed from worldly cares and distractions, and enabled to give up themselves entirely to the serious study of God's law, in which many of them were ignorant, and to the instruction, and directio...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] Destruction of idolatry ( 2 Chronicles 31:1 ); H. appoints courses and contributions ( 2 Chronicles 31:2-10 ); and arranges the chambers and officers ( 2 Chronicles 31:11-21 ). 2...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 31:1 . In Ephraim and Manasseh, for many of these had attended the passover, and placed themselves again under David's house. 2 Chronicles 31:21 . He did it with all his heart. Ki...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter, after its first verse (which holds an intermediate place with relation to the enthusiastic devoutness of the people recorded in the last verse of the former chapter, and...
2 Chronicles 31:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Provision Made for the Levites
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:9-14 ; 2 Chronicles 31:16 ; Galatians 6:6 ; Leviticus 27:30-33 ; Malachi 2:7 ; Malachi 3:8-10 ; Nehemiah 13:10-13 ; Numbers 18:26-28 ; Numbers 18:8-21
2 Chronicles 31:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Encouraged — Freed them from worldly cares and distractions, and enabled to give up themselves entirely to the serious study of God's law, and to the instruction, and direction, and quickening of t...

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Chronicles 31:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Chronicles 31:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 31:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Chronicles 31:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Chronicles 31:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 31:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes