And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.
Parallel translations
- WEB They brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully. Conaniah the Levite was ruler over them, and Shimei his brother was second.
- BSB And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.
- NKJV Then they faithfully brought in the offerings, the tithes, and the dedicated things; Cononiah the Levite had charge of them, and Shimei his brother was the next.
- NASB They faithfully brought in the contributions, the tithes, and the consecrated things; and Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
The offerings, tithes, and dedicated things were brought in faithfully, with Conaniah the Levite in charge and his brother Shimei second. It matters because trustworthy oversight protected the sacred gifts.
Overview
The contributions were handled 'faithfully,' under appointed Levitical leadership. The Chronicler's emphasis on faithfulness highlights the integrity required in managing holy things. Trustworthy stewardship of what is dedicated to God remains essential to those who serve in His house.
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Cross-references · 3
- 2 Chr 35:9Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for passover offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen.
- 2 Kgs 12:15Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.
- 1 Chr 26:20–26And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
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