And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah served as supervisors under Cononiah and his brother Shimei. King Hezekiah and Azariah, the chief officer of God's temple, had appointed them to these positions.
This verse lists the men who were appointed as supervisors to help manage the temple offerings and resources under King Hezekiah's religious reforms.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during King Hezekiah's reign (715-686 BC) when he was restoring proper worship in Judah after years of unfaithfulness. The people had begun bringing so many offerings to the temple that an organized system was needed to manage and distribute them properly. These men were appointed to oversee the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings.
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