2 Chronicles 35:4

4 "1Prepare yourselves by your fathers' households in your divisions, according to the writing of David king of Israel and 2according to the writing of his son Solomon.

2 Chronicles 35:4 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 35:4

And prepare yourselves
To do their work in this service of the sanctuary, the passover; that they be ready to do it, and diligent in it, and perform it according to the law of God:

by the houses of your fathers, after your courses;
such of them whose turn in course it was to officiate:

according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the
writing of Solomon his son;
who had given in writing directions in what manner their courses should be observed, see ( 1 Chronicles 23:1-24:31 ) .

2 Chronicles 35:4 In-Context

2 He set the priests in their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD .
3 He also said to the Levites who taught all Israel and who were holy to the LORD , "Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel built; it will be a burden on your shoulders no longer. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.
4 "Prepare yourselves by your fathers' households in your divisions, according to the writing of David king of Israel and according to the writing of his son Solomon.
5 "Moreover, stand in the holy place according to the sections of the fathers' households of your brethren the lay people, and according to the Levites, by division of a father's household.
6 "Now slaughter the Passover animals, sanctify yourselves and prepare for your brethren to do according to the word of the LORD by Moses."

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 9:10-13
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 8:14
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