II Chronicles · Chapter 29 King James Version

II Chronicles 29:12

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The Scripture

(12) Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Second Chronicles 29 opens the account of King Hezekiah's reign, one of Judah's most righteous kings, who immediately reopened and repaired the temple doors that his father Ahaz had sealed shut. He called the Levites to consecrate themselves and purify the sanctuary, which they accomplished over sixteen days by removing all the unclean things that had accumulated during the years of neglect. Hezekiah then led a great ceremony of burnt offerings and sin offerings on behalf of all Israel, accompanied by the musical instruments of David, restoring joyful worship and covenant fellowship with God.

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