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Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 31:4 — KJV
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Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 31:4 — KJV
Portion of the priests. The people were instructed to give to the priests and the Levites the tithes and first fruits (v. 5) commanded by Moses (Num. 18:12—30).
Might be encouraged. Heb. chazaq, meaning basically “to be strong,” “to be firm.” Here it seems to have the meaning, “to fulfill strictly.” With adequate support the priests and Levites would have no necessity of engaging in worldly pursuits (see Neh. 13:10-14).
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