And next him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their set office, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small:
Working alongside him were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah in the priests' cities. They faithfully carried out their assigned duties to distribute supplies to their fellow priests according to their scheduled divisions, treating everyone equally whether they were important or ordinary.
This verse shows how God's servants worked together faithfully to make sure everyone in their community was cared for equally, regardless of their status.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the religious reforms under King Hezekiah around 715-686 BC, when he restored proper temple worship after years of neglect. The priests lived in designated cities throughout Judah and were organized into courses or divisions that took turns serving at the temple. A fair distribution system was essential because priests depended on temple offerings and tithes for their livelihood.
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