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Benaiah was one of the overseers appointed by King Hezekiah to distribute the contributions to the priests and Levites in the temple.
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Benaiah is mentioned in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the overseers appointed by King Hezekiah to distribute the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts to the priests and Levites in the temple. The context of the passage is Hezekiah's reform of the temple worship and his efforts to restore proper support for the priests and Levites. Benaiah, along with other trusted officials, was responsible for ensuring that the contributions were fairly and accurately distributed among the temple personnel according to their divisions and duties. This appointment demonstrates Benaiah's trustworthiness and administrative skills, as well as Hezekiah's commitment to maintaining the temple worship and supporting the religious leaders.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1141
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.
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