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.
Kore, son of Imnah, was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper on the east side. He was put in charge of God's voluntary offerings, responsible for distributing the LORD's gifts and the most sacred items.
This verse shows how God appointed trustworthy people to carefully manage the voluntary gifts and sacred items given to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from King Hezekiah's religious reforms around 715-686 BC, when he restored proper temple worship after years of neglect. The Levites were the priestly tribe responsible for temple duties, and gatekeepers (porters) had important roles guarding and managing temple operations. Freewill offerings were voluntary gifts beyond required sacrifices, showing the people's renewed devotion to God.
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