Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Levites and all the men of Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each one took his men—those who were going on duty on the Sabbath and those who were going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions. New Living Translation So the Levites and all the people of Judah did everything as Jehoiada the priest ordered. The commanders took charge of the men reporting for duty that Sabbath, as well as those who were going off duty. Jehoiada the priest did not let anyone go home after their shift ended. English Standard Version The Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded, and they each brought his men, who were to go off duty on the Sabbath, with those who were to come on duty on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss the divisions. Berean Standard Bible So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions. King James Bible So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. New King James Version So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each man took his men who were to be on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were going off duty on the Sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest had not dismissed the divisions. New American Standard Bible The Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the Sabbath, with those who were to go out on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss any of the divisions. NASB 1995 So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss any of the divisions. NASB 1977 So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss any of the divisions. Legacy Standard Bible So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss any of the divisions. Amplified Bible So the Levites and all Judah acted in accordance with everything that Jehoiada the priest had commanded; and every man took his men who were to resume duty on the Sabbath, with those who were to go off duty on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss [any of] the divisions [from their duties]. Christian Standard Bible So the commanders of hundreds did everything the priest Jehoiada commanded. They each brought their men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty on the Sabbath—for the priest Jehoiada did not release the divisions. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the commanders of hundreds did everything Jehoiada the priest commanded. They each brought their men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty on the Sabbath—for Jehoiada the priest did not release the divisions. American Standard Version So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath; with those that were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. Contemporary English Version The Levites and the people of Judah followed Jehoiada's orders. The guards going off duty were not allowed to go home, and so each commander had all his guards available--those going off duty as well as those coming on duty. English Revised Version So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath, with those that were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the Levites and all the Judeans did what the priest Jehoiada had ordered them. Each took his men who were coming on duty on the day of worship as well as those who were about to go off duty. Jehoiada had not dismissed the priestly divisions. Good News Translation The Levites and the people of Judah carried out Jehoiada's instructions. The men were not dismissed when they went off duty on the Sabbath, so the commanders had available both those coming on duty and those going off. International Standard Version What Jehoiada the priest ordered is precisely what the descendants of Levi and all of Judah did. Each of them took the men who were on duty on the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty. Jehoiada the priest did not release the divisions from service, Majority Standard Bible So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men?those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty?for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions. NET Bible The Levites and all the men of Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each of them took his men, those who were on duty during the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty on the Sabbath. Jehoiada the priest did not release his divisions from their duties. New Heart English Bible So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men, those who were to come in on the Sabbath; with those who were to go out on the Sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss the shift. Webster's Bible Translation So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. World English Bible So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. They each took his men, those who were to come in on the Sabbath, with those who were to go out on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest didn’t dismiss the shift. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Levites and all Judah do according to all that Jehoiada the priest has commanded, and each takes his men going in on the Sabbath, with those going out on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest has not let away the divisions. Young's Literal Translation And the Levites and all Judah do according to all that Jehoiada the priest hath commanded, and take each his men going in on the sabbath, with those going out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest hath not let away the courses. Smith's Literal Translation And the Levites and all Judah will do according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded, and they will take each his men coming in on the Sabbath, with those coming out on the Sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the divisions. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo the Levites, and all Juda did according to all that Joiada the high priest bad commanded: and they took every one his men that were under him, and that came in by the course of the sabbath, with those who had fulfilled the sabbath, and were to go out. For Joiada the high priest permitted not the companies to depart, which were accustomed to succeed one another every week. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the Levites, and all of Judah, acted in accord with all that the high priest Jehoiada had instructed. And each of them took the men who were under him, and who were arriving by the course of the Sabbath, with those who had fulfilled the Sabbath and who were about to depart. For indeed the high priest Jehoiada had not permitted the companies to depart, which were accustomed to replace one another each week. New American Bible The Levites and all Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each took his troops, both those going on duty for the week and those going off duty that week, since Jehoiada the priest had not dismissed any of the divisions. New Revised Standard Version The Levites and all Judah did according to all that the priest Jehoiada commanded; each brought his men, who were to come on duty on the sabbath, with those who were to go off duty on the sabbath; for the priest Jehoiada did not dismiss the divisions. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiadah the priest had commanded, and every man took his men who were to keep watch on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiadah the priest had dismissed them from their duties. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Levites and all of them of the house of Yehuda did just as Yawida the Priest commanded them, and those who were guarding in the going in of the Sabbath with those who were guarding in the going out of the Sabbath took, each man, his companion, because Yawida the Priest had released them from their guard posts. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded; and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath, with those that were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Levites and all Juda did according to all that the priest Jodae commanded them, and they took each his men from the beginning of the sabbath to the end of the sabbath, for Jodae the priest did not dismiss the courses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joash Anointed King in Judah…7The Levites must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who enters the temple must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.” 8So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men— those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty — for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions. 9Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.… Cross References 2 Kings 11:9 So the commanders of hundreds did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—and came to Jehoiada the priest. 2 Kings 11:5-7 and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king. 2 Kings 11:4 Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son 2 Kings 11:10 Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD. 2 Kings 11:11 And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. 2 Kings 11:12 Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!” 2 Kings 11:13-14 When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. / And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” 2 Kings 11:15 And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” 2 Kings 11:16 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. 2 Kings 11:17 Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. 2 Kings 11:18 So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD. 2 Kings 11:19 He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, 2 Kings 11:20 and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace. 2 Kings 11:21 Joash was seven years old when he became king. 1 Chronicles 9:25 Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods. Treasury of Scripture So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses. the Levites 2 Kings 11:9 And the captains over the hundreds did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest. the courses 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:32 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar… Jump to Previous Commanded Courses Dismiss Dismissed Duty Jehoiada Judah Levites Priest SabbathJump to Next Commanded Courses Dismiss Dismissed Duty Jehoiada Judah Levites Priest Sabbath2 Chronicles 23 1. Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king12. Athaliah is slain 16. Jehoiada restores the worship of God So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Jehoiada, a prominent priest, played a crucial role in the preservation of the Davidic line by orchestrating the overthrow of Queen Athaliah. The Levites, who were responsible for temple duties, and the people of Judah followed Jehoiada's instructions meticulously, highlighting the respect and authority he commanded. This obedience underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and unity in fulfilling God's purposes. The Levites' involvement also emphasizes the significance of the priestly role in guiding and protecting the nation, as seen in other instances like the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty— for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jehoiada the PriestA key religious leader who orchestrated the overthrow of Queen Athaliah and the restoration of the rightful king, Joash, to the throne of Judah. 2. Commanders of Hundreds Military leaders who were responsible for executing Jehoiada's plan. They played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and success of the coup. 3. Sabbath Duty The rotation of the guards on the Sabbath was a strategic move by Jehoiada to ensure that there were enough loyal men to protect the young king and execute the plan. 4. Divisions Refers to the organized groups of priests and Levites who served in the temple. Jehoiada ensured that all divisions were present to support the coup. 5. Athaliah The queen who had usurped the throne of Judah, whose overthrow was the focus of Jehoiada's plan. Teaching Points Godly Leadership and CourageJehoiada exemplifies the courage and wisdom required of a godly leader. His actions remind us of the importance of standing for righteousness, even in the face of danger. Strategic Planning in God's Work The careful planning and execution of Jehoiada's plan demonstrate the value of strategic thinking and preparation in fulfilling God's purposes. Unity and Cooperation The success of Jehoiada's plan depended on the cooperation of the commanders and the divisions. This highlights the power of unity in achieving God's work. Faithfulness to God's Commands The use of the Sabbath and the divisions underscores the importance of adhering to God's commands and structures in our lives. Divine Providence The successful overthrow of Athaliah and the restoration of Joash illustrate God's providential care and His ability to bring about His purposes through faithful servants.(8) The Levites and all Judah.--2Kings 11:9 reads, "the captains of the hundreds." The rest of the verse is the same in both narratives so far as the words "go out on the Sabbath." For Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.--The companies of priests and Levites, whose weekly duties had been fulfilled, and who under ordinary circumstances would have been formally "dismissed" by the high priest, were detained at the present emergency as auxiliaries to their brethren who were "coming in." Instead of this clause Kings has: "And they came to Jehoiada the priest," i.e., the captains of the hundreds came, to him; a remark which quite naturally preludes the statement of the next verse both there and here. Verse 8. - All Judah; i.e. all those of Judah's provincial cities who had been honoured with summons to join in this great and solemn enterprise. Dismissed not the courses; i.e. the provincial Levites cooperated with the regulars of Jerusalem.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the commanders of hundreds didוַיַּעֲשׂ֨וּ (way·ya·‘ă·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make everything וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֣ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵן֒ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest had ordered. צִוָּה֮ (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Each of them אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person took וַיִּקְחוּ֙ (way·yiq·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take his men— אֲנָשָׁ֔יו (’ă·nā·šāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person those coming on duty בָּאֵ֣י (bā·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go on the Sabbath הַשַּׁבָּ֔ת (haš·šab·bāṯ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 7676: Intermission, the Sabbath and עִ֖ם (‘im) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with those going off duty— יוֹצְאֵ֣י (yō·wṣ·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֥ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest had not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no released [any of] פָטַ֛ר (p̄ā·ṭar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6362: To cleave, burst through, to emit the divisions. הַֽמַּחְלְקֽוֹת׃ (ham·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4256: Division, course Links 2 Chronicles 23:8 NIV2 Chronicles 23:8 NLT 2 Chronicles 23:8 ESV 2 Chronicles 23:8 NASB 2 Chronicles 23:8 KJV 2 Chronicles 23:8 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 23:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 23:8 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 23:8 French Bible 2 Chronicles 23:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 23:8 So the Levites and all Judah did (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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