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2 Chronicles 29:5

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Chronicles 29:5

Verse 5 of 36

Scripture focus

And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy [place].

2 Chronicles 29:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:5

Theological / Devotional

Sanctify now yourselves. Compare vs. 15, 34; ch. 30:3, 15, 17. David ascribed the calamity that attended his attempt to bring the ark to Jerusalem to the fact that the priests had not sanctified themselves. When next he was about to complete the removal he required that all the priests and Levites who took part in the ceremonies should sanctify themselves (1 Chron. 15:12—14).

Sanctify the house. This work included the removal of dirt and debris that had accumulated during the long period when the Temple was not in use (see vs. 15, 16).

The filthiness. In part mere dust and dirt, but it could also have included idolatrous objects (see 2 Kings 16:10-16).

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