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2 Chronicles 31:14

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12 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.

13 Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.

15 Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.

16 In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions—

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BSB
Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.
KJV
And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things.
WEB
Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the gatekeeper at the east gate, was over the free will offerings of God, to distribute the LORD’s offerings and the most holy things.
ASV
And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter at the east [gate], was over the freewill-offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of Jehovah, and the most holy things.
DARBY
And Kore the son of Jimnah the Levite, the doorkeeper toward the east, was over the voluntary-offerings of God, to distribute the heave-offerings of Jehovah, and the most holy things.
BLB
And Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the gatekeeper at the east, [was] over the freewill offerings to God, to give the contribution of YHWH, and the holy of holies.
ÅB
Levitten Kore, Jimnas sønn, som var dørvokter mot øst, hadde oppsynet over de frivillige gaver til Gud og skulle utdele Herrens offergaver og de høyhellige gaver.
OTB
Kore, sønn av Jimna levitten, vokteren av den østlige porten, hadde ansvar for de frivillige offergavene til Gud, for å fordele bidragene til Herren og de helligste tingene.
B1930
Levitten Kore, Jimnas sønn, som var dørvokter mot øst, hadde opsynet over de frivillige gaver til Gud og skulde utdele Herrens offergaver og de høihellige gaver.

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  • Leviticus 23:38

    These offerings are in addition to the offerings for the LORD’s Sabbaths, and in addition to your gifts, to all your vow offerings, and to all the freewill offerings you give to the LORD.

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  • 1 Chronicles 26:14

    The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.

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  • 1 Chronicles 26:17

    Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.

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  • Deuteronomy 12:6

    To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks.

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  • Leviticus 2:10

    But the remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD.

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  • Leviticus 27:28

    Nothing that a man sets apart to the LORD from all he owns—whether a man, an animal, or his inherited land—can be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD.

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  • Psalms 119:108

    Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments.

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  • Nehemiah 13:13

    I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.

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