And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
He sent Levites with them: Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, who were all Levites. He also sent the priests Elishama and Jehoram with them.
This verse lists the religious leaders - Levites and priests - who were sent out to teach God's law to the people throughout the kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during King Jehoshaphat's reign over Judah (around 870-848 BC), when he organized a great teaching campaign to educate his people about God's law. The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi who assisted in religious duties, while priests were specifically responsible for offering sacrifices and leading worship. This systematic approach to religious education was part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to bring the nation back to faithful worship of God.
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