2 Chronicles 35:10
New International Version
The service was arranged and the priests stood in their places with the Levites in their divisions as the king had ordered.

New Living Translation
When everything was ready for the Passover celebration, the priests and the Levites took their places, organized by their divisions, as the king had commanded.

English Standard Version
When the service had been prepared for, the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.

Berean Standard Bible
So the service was prepared; the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.

King James Bible
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.

New King James Version
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their places, and the Levites in their divisions, according to the king’s command.

New American Standard Bible
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood at their positions and the Levites by their divisions according to the king’s command.

NASB 1995
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood at their stations and the Levites by their divisions according to the king’s command.

NASB 1977
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood at their stations and the Levites by their divisions according to the king’s command.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood at their stations and the Levites by their divisions according to the king’s commandment.

Amplified Bible
When the service was ready, the priests stood in their [assigned] places and the Levites by their divisions, in accordance with the king’s command.

Christian Standard Bible
So the service was established; the priests stood at their posts and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the service was established; the priests stood at their posts and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.

American Standard Version
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their courses, according to the king's commandment.

Contemporary English Version
When everything was ready to celebrate Passover, the priests and the Levites stood where Josiah had told them.

English Revised Version
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their courses, according to the king's commandment.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the service was prepared. The priests took their positions with the Levites according to their divisions, as the king had ordered.

Good News Translation
When everything was arranged for the Passover, the priests and the Levites took their posts, as commanded by the king.

International Standard Version
As a result, the Passover service was prepared, the priests took their assigned places, and the descendants of Levi stood in their divisions as the king had commanded.

Majority Standard Bible
So the service was prepared; the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions according to the king?s command.

NET Bible
Preparations were made, and the priests stood at their posts and the Levites in their divisions as prescribed by the king.

New Heart English Bible
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their divisions, according to the king's commandment.

Webster's Bible Translation
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.

World English Bible
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their divisions, according to the king’s commandment.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the service is prepared, and the priests stand on their station, and the Levites on their divisions, according to the command of the king,

Young's Literal Translation
And the service is prepared, and the priests stand on their station, and the Levites on their courses, according to the command of the king,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the service will be prepared, and the priests will stand upon their standing, and the Levites upon their divisions according to the command of the king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the ministry was prepared, and the priests stood in their office: the Levites also in their companies, according to the king's commandment.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the ministry was prepared. And the priests stood in their office, and the Levites also stood in their companies, according to the order of the king.

New American Bible
When the service had been arranged, the priests took their places, as did the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.

New Revised Standard Version
When the service had been prepared for, the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their courses,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the service was prepared, and the Priests stood on their places, and the Levites on their places
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their courses, according to the king's commandment.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the service was duly ordered, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their divisions, according to the command of the king.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Josiah Restores the Passover
9Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, donated to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. 10So the service was prepared; the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command. 11And they slaughtered the Passover lambs, while the priests sprinkled the blood handed to them and the Levites skinned the animals.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:11
This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. You are to eat in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover.

2 Kings 23:21-23
The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 30:16
They stood at their prescribed posts, according to the Law of Moses the man of God. The priests splattered the blood, which they received from the hand of the Levites.

Leviticus 1:5-9
And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / Next, he is to skin the burnt offering and cut it into pieces. / The sons of Aaron the priest shall put a fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire. ...

Deuteronomy 16:5-6
You are not to sacrifice the Passover animal in any of the towns that the LORD your God is giving you. / You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt.

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

Ezra 6:19-22
On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. / The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel. ...

Numbers 9:2-5
“The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” / So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover, ...

1 Kings 9:25
Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple.

2 Chronicles 29:34
However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.

Matthew 26:17-19
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

Mark 14:12-16
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ...

Luke 22:7-13
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. / Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” / “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. ...

John 2:13-17
When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. / In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. / So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. ...

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...


Treasury of Scripture

So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.

the priests

2 Chronicles 35:4,5
And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son…

2 Chronicles 30:16
And they stood in their place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites.

Ezra 6:18
And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.

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So the service was prepared;
This phrase indicates the meticulous preparation for the Passover service, reflecting the importance of order and reverence in worship. The preparation of the service aligns with the detailed instructions given in the Law of Moses (Exodus 12), emphasizing the need for obedience to God's commands. This preparation also highlights the role of leadership in ensuring that worship is conducted properly, as seen in the reforms of King Josiah, who sought to restore true worship in Judah.

the priests stood in their places
The priests, descendants of Aaron, had specific roles in the temple service, including offering sacrifices and maintaining the sanctuary. Their standing in their designated places signifies readiness and dedication to their sacred duties. This orderliness is reminiscent of the organization seen in the wilderness tabernacle (Numbers 3-4), where each priestly family had specific responsibilities. The priests' role as mediators between God and the people foreshadows the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for believers (Hebrews 4:14-16).

and the Levites in their divisions
The Levites, distinct from the priests, assisted in various temple functions, including music, teaching, and maintaining the temple grounds. Their division into groups for service reflects the structured worship system established by David (1 Chronicles 23-26). This organization ensured that the temple service was continuous and efficient. The Levites' role in teaching the Law (Deuteronomy 33:10) underscores the importance of God's Word in worship and daily life.

according to the king’s command.
King Josiah's command underscores his commitment to restoring proper worship in Judah, as he sought to align the nation's practices with the covenantal laws. His reforms were part of a broader movement to return to the worship of Yahweh, as detailed in 2 Kings 22-23. Josiah's leadership in this religious revival is a testament to the impact of godly leadership and the importance of adhering to divine instructions. His actions also fulfill the prophecy of a king from David's line who would restore true worship (1 Kings 13:2), pointing ultimately to the messianic reign of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King Josiah
The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and restored the observance of the Passover as described in this chapter.

2. Priests
The descendants of Aaron responsible for performing the sacrifices and rituals in the temple.

3. Levites
Members of the tribe of Levi who assisted the priests and were responsible for various duties in the temple.

4. Passover
A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, which Josiah reinstated with great zeal.

5. Temple in Jerusalem
The central place of worship for the Israelites where the Passover was celebrated.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
Josiah's adherence to the instructions for the Passover demonstrates the importance of following God's Word precisely.

Role of Leadership
Josiah's leadership was crucial in guiding the nation back to proper worship, showing the impact of godly leadership.

Unity in Worship
The organized roles of priests and Levites highlight the importance of unity and order in communal worship.

Revival and Reform
Josiah's actions serve as a model for spiritual revival and reform, emphasizing the need for returning to foundational truths.

Historical Continuity
Observing the Passover connects the people of Judah to their historical and spiritual heritage, reminding believers of the importance of remembering God's past deliverance.(10) So the service was prepared.--The preparations were completed. (See 2Chronicles 35:4; 2Chronicles 35:16)

In their place.--On their stand (2Chronicles 30:16).

Verse 10. - According to the king's commandment (see 2 Chronicles 30:16, where the sanction is referred further back, "according to the Law of Moses, the man of God").

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the service
הָעֲבוֹדָ֑ה (hā·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

was prepared;
וַתִּכּ֖וֹן (wat·tik·kō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

the priests
הַכֹּהֲנִ֧ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

stood
וַיַּֽעַמְד֨וּ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

their places
עָמְדָ֛ם (‘ā·mə·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

and the Levites
וְהַלְוִיִּ֥ם (wə·hal·wî·yim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

their divisions
מַחְלְקוֹתָ֖ם (maḥ·lə·qō·w·ṯām)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4256: Division, course

according to the king's
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

command.
כְּמִצְוַ֥ת (kə·miṣ·waṯ)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4687: Commandment


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