New International Version Also Konaniah along with Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah, Jeiel and Jozabad, the leaders of the Levites, provided five thousand Passover offerings and five hundred head of cattle for the Levites. New Living Translation The Levite leaders—Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad—gave 5,000 lambs and young goats and 500 cattle to the Levites for their Passover offerings. English Standard Version Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites for the Passover offerings 5,000 lambs and young goats and 500 bulls. Berean Standard Bible Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. Berean Literal Bible And Conaniah, and Shemaiah and Nethanel his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chiefs of the Levites, lifted up to the Levites for the Passovers five thousand and five hundred bulls. King James Bible Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for passover offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. New King James Version Also Conaniah, his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave to the Levites for Passover offerings five thousand from the flock and five hundred cattle. New American Standard Bible Conaniah also, and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the officers of the Levites, contributed five thousand from the flocks and five hundred bulls to the Levites for the Passover offerings. NASB 1995 Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites for the Passover offerings 5,000 from the flocks and 500 bulls. NASB 1977 Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites for the Passover offerings 5,000 from the flocks and 500 bulls. Legacy Standard Bible Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the officials of the Levites, contributed to the Levites for the Passover offerings 5,000 from the flocks and 500 bulls. Amplified Bible Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites for the Passover offerings 5,000 from the flocks [of lambs and young goats], and 500 bulls. Berean Annotated Bible Additionally, Conaniah (YHWH has established) and his brothers Shemaiah (heard by YHWH) and Nethanel (given of God), as well as Hashabiah (YHWH has considered), Jeiel (God sweeps away), and Jozabad (YHWH has endowed), officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. Christian Standard Bible Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, donated five thousand Passover sacrifices for the Levites, plus five hundred cattle. Holman Christian Standard Bible Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, donated 5,000 Passover sacrifices for the Levites, plus 500 bulls. American Standard Version Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for the passover-offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. Contemporary English Version Conaniah, his two brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad were leaders of the Levites, and they gave the other Levites 5,000 sheep and goats, and 500 bulls to offer as sacrifices. English Revised Version Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for the passover offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. GOD'S WORD® Translation Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, the leaders of the Levites, gave the Levites 5,000 sheep and goats and 500 bulls as Passover sacrifices. Good News Translation The leaders of the Levites--Conaniah, Shemaiah and his brother Nethanel, Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad--contributed 5,000 lambs and young goats and 500 bulls for the Levites to offer as sacrifices. International Standard Version Also, Conaniah, and his relatives Shemaiah, and Nethanel, along with Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, the officers in charge of the descendants of Levi, contributed 5,000 animals from the flocks to the descendants of Levi for the Passover offerings, along with 500 bulls. NET Bible Konaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, along with Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, the officials of the Levites, supplied the Levites with 5,000 Passover sacrifices and 500 cattle. New Heart English Bible Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites for the Passover offerings five thousand small livestock, and five hundred head of cattle. Webster's Bible Translation Conaniah also, and Shemaiah, and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jehiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave to the Levites for passover-offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAdditionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. World English Bible Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites for the Passover offerings five thousand small livestock and five hundred head of cattle. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Conaniah, and Shemaiah, and Nethaneel, his brothers, and Hashabiah, and Jeiel, and Jozabad, heads of the Levites, have lifted up five thousand to the Levites for Passover-offerings, and five hundred oxen. Berean Literal Bible And Conaniah, and Shemaiah and Nethanel his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chiefs of the Levites, lifted up to the Levites for the Passovers five thousand and five hundred bulls. Young's Literal Translation and Conaniah, and Shemaiah, and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah, and Jeiel, and Jozabad, heads of the Levites, have lifted up to the Levites, for passover-offerings, five thousand, and oxen five hundred. Smith's Literal Translation And Cononiah and Shemaiah, and Nathaniel his brethren, and Hashabiah, and Jeiel, and Jozabad, chiefs of the Levites, lifted up to the Levites for paschal lambs, five thousand, and five hundred oxen. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Chonenias, and Semeias and Nathanael, his brethren, and Hasabias, and Jehiel, and Jozabad princes of the Levites, gave to the rest of the Levites to celebrate the phase five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. Catholic Public Domain Version And Conaniah, with Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, indeed also Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, rulers of the Levites, gave to the rest of the Levites, in order to celebrate the Passover, five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. New American Bible Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah, Nethanel, Hashabiah, Jehiel, and Jozabad, the rulers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites five thousand Passover victims, together with five hundred oxen. New Revised Standard Version Conaniah also, and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites for the passover offerings five thousand lambs and kids and five hundred bulls. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleConaniah, also, and Shemaiah his nephew and Hashabiah and Jadiel gave to the Levites for passover offerings five thousand sheep and five hundred oxen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Kananyah and Shemaia, son of his brother, and Kheshabiyah and Yadayel set apart for the Levites for the Passover five thousand sheep and five hundred bulls. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for the passover-offerings five thousand [small cattle], and five hundred oxen. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Chonenias, and Banaeas, and Samaeas, and Nathanael his brother, and Asabias, and Jeiel, and Jozabad, heads of the Levites, gave an offering to the Levites for the passover, of five thousand sheep and five hundred calves. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Josiah Restores the Passover…8His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the administrators of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls. 9Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, donated to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. 10So the service was prepared; the priests stood in their places and the Levites in their divisions according to the king’s command.… Cross References Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, 2 Chronicles 31:12 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. 1 Chronicles 15:11-12 David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, 2 Chronicles 31:13-14 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. Nehemiah 11:16-17 Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; / Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings 2 Chronicles 30:24 For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves. Deuteronomy 16:2-3 You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. and 500 bulls. 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 7:5 And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 2 Kings 23:21-23 The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem. Exodus 12:3-11 Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. / If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly. / Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. … Leviticus 23:5-8 The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. / On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. / On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work. … Numbers 9:2-5 “The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” / So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover, … Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. … 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. … Ezra 6:19-22 On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. / The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel. … Nehemiah 8:9-12 Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. / Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” / And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.” … Treasury of Scripture Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave to the Levites for passover offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. gave [heb] offered Isaiah 1:10-15 Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah… Jeremiah 3:10 And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 7:21-28 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh… Jump to Previous Cattle Chief Chiefs Conaniah Contributed Five Flocks Hashabiah Head Hundred Jehiel Jeiel Jozabad Levites Nethaneel Nethanel Offerings Officers Oxen Passover Passover-Offerings Shemaiah Small ThousandJump to Next Cattle Chief Chiefs Conaniah Contributed Five Flocks Hashabiah Head Hundred Jehiel Jeiel Jozabad Levites Nethaneel Nethanel Offerings Officers Oxen Passover Passover-Offerings Shemaiah Small Thousand2 Chronicles 35 1. Josiah keeps a most solemn Passover20. He provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo 25. Lamentations for Josiah Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, These Levite leaders joined in providing for the Passover, showing the shared responsibility of the priestly tribe in restoring proper worship under Josiah. Their service supported the large number of worshipers gathered in Jerusalem. 2Ch 31:12 And they faithfully brought in the contributions… as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, These men held administrative responsibility among the Levites and helped organize the practical demands of the feast. The ordered leadership of the Levites enabled the sacrifices to be prepared and distributed according to the Law. 2Ch 31:13-14 Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, … contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings Their gift supplied lambs and goats for Levites who otherwise lacked animals for their households. The scale of the provision reflects both the size of the celebration and the leaders’ commitment to observing the Passover as God commanded. 2Ch 30:24 For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls… and 500 bulls. The bulls were used for the accompanying offerings and communal sacrificial meals. Such generous provision marked the Passover as a national act of repentance, covenant renewal, and thanksgiving for God’s redemption of Israel. 1Ki 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. ConaniahA leader among the Levites who played a significant role in organizing the Passover offerings. 2. Shemaiah and Nethanel Brothers of Conaniah, also involved in the preparation and provision of offerings. 3. Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad Officers of the Levites who contributed to the Passover offerings. 4. Levites The tribe of Israel assigned to religious duties, particularly in the temple, and responsible for assisting in the Passover celebration. 5. Passover Offerings Sacrifices made during the Passover, a significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. Teaching Points The Importance of Leadership in WorshipThe involvement of Conaniah and his brothers underscores the critical role of leadership in organizing and facilitating worship. Leaders are called to serve and provide for the spiritual needs of the community. Generosity in Service The provision of 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls reflects a spirit of generosity and dedication. Believers are encouraged to give sacrificially and joyfully in service to God and others. Unity and Cooperation The collaboration among the Levites highlights the importance of unity and teamwork in achieving common spiritual goals. The body of Christ is called to work together harmoniously. Faithfulness to God's Commands The careful observance of the Passover as prescribed by God demonstrates the importance of adhering to His commands. Obedience is a key aspect of faithful worship. Symbolism of the Passover The Passover offerings point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. This connection invites believers to reflect on the significance of Christ's atoning work. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 35:9?2. How does 2 Chronicles 35:9 demonstrate the importance of sacrificial giving today? 3. What can we learn about leadership from the actions in 2 Chronicles 35:9? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 35:9 connect to New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. In what ways can we support church activities as seen in 2 Chronicles 35:9? 6. How does the generosity in 2 Chronicles 35:9 inspire your personal faith journey? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 35:9 reflect the importance of community support in religious practices? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 35:9 reveal about the role of leaders in spiritual observances? 9. How does the generosity in 2 Chronicles 35:9 challenge modern views on giving and sacrifice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35? (9) Conaniah also . . . Jozabad.--The three names Conaniah, Shemaiah, and Jozabad, occurred as belonging to principal Levites under Hezekiah (2Chronicles 31:12-15). They may be names of leading houses rather than persons.Verse 9. - Conaninh ... Shemaiah... Jozabad (see 2 Chronicles 31:12, 15). 2 Chronicles 35:9 spotlights six faithful Levite officers who sacrificially supply 5,000 lambs and 500 bulls so every Israelite can keep Josiah’s great Passover. Their quiet generosity, administrative skill, and willingness to give beyond duty enable national worship, illustrate God’s pattern of using many hands, and point forward to the abundant provision found in Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Additionally, Conaniahוְ֠כָֽנַנְיָהוּ (wə·ḵā·nan·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3562: Conaniah -- 'Yah has sustained', two Levites and his brothers אֶחָ֗יו (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Shemaiah וּשְׁמַֽעְיָ֨הוּ (ū·šə·ma‘·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites and Nethanel, וּנְתַנְאֵ֜ל (ū·nə·ṯan·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5417: Nethanel -- 'given of God', the name of a number of Israelites as well as Hashabiah, וַחֲשַׁבְיָ֧הוּ (wa·ḥă·šaḇ·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2811: Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites Jeiel, וִיעִיאֵ֛ל (wî·‘î·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3273: Jeiel and Jozabad, וְיוֹזָבָ֖ד (wə·yō·w·zā·ḇāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3107: Jozabad officers שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the Levites, הַלְוִיִּ֑ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi donated הֵרִ֨ימוּ (hê·rî·mū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise to the Levites לַלְוִיִּ֤ם (lal·wî·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi 5,000 {} חֲמֵ֣שֶׁת (ḥă·mê·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five Passover offerings לַפְּסָחִים֙ (lap·pə·sā·ḥîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover and 500 חֲמֵ֥שׁ (ḥă·mêš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five bulls. וּבָקָ֖ר (ū·ḇā·qār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 35:9 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 35:9 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 35:9 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 35:9 NIV |
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