Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites about the heaps.
- KJV Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
- BSB Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps,
- NASB Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.
- NLT “Where did all this come from?” Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites.
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Quick answer
Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the great heaps of offerings. It matters because the king sought to understand and rightly manage the surplus.
Overview
Curious about the abundance, Hezekiah inquired of the ministers concerning the accumulated gifts. His question shows responsible oversight, ensuring the offerings would be properly handled. Faithful stewardship of what God provides is a mark of godly leadership.
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