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2 Chronicles 35:3

2 Chronicles 35:3
And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel,.... Whose business it was to go through the several tribes, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Put the holy ark etc - The ark of the covenant may have been temporarily removed from the holy of holies while Josiah…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Put the holy ark in the house - It is likely that the priests had secured this when they found that the idolatrous kings…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 35:1-19

The destruction which Josiah made of idols and idolatry was more largely related in the Kings, but just mentioned here…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

that taught all Israel Cp. Neh 8:7; Neh 8:9; also (perhaps) 2Ch 30:22, A.V.