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◄ 2 Chronicles 23:8►
New International Version
The Levites and all the men of Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each one took his men—those who were going on duty on the Sabbath and those who were going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions.

New Living Translation
So the Levites and all the people of Judah did everything as Jehoiada the priest ordered. The commanders took charge of the men reporting for duty that Sabbath, as well as those who were going off duty. Jehoiada the priest did not let anyone go home after their shift ended.

English Standard Version
The Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded, and they each brought his men, who were to go off duty on the Sabbath, with those who were to come on duty on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss the divisions.

Berean Standard Bible
So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions.

King James Bible
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to goout on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.

New King James Version
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each man took his men who were to be on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were goingoff duty on the Sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest had not dismissed the divisions.

New American Standard Bible
The Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the Sabbath, with those who were to go out on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismissany of the divisions.

NASB 1995
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss any of the divisions.

NASB 1977
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismissany of the divisions.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismissany of the divisions.

Amplified Bible
So the Levites and all Judah acted in accordance with everything that Jehoiada the priest had commanded; and every man took his men who were to resume duty on the Sabbath, with those who were to go off duty on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss [any of] the divisions [from their duties].

Christian Standard Bible
So the commanders of hundreds did everything the priest Jehoiada commanded. They each brought their men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty on the Sabbath—for the priest Jehoiada did not release the divisions.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the commanders of hundreds did everything Jehoiada the priest commanded. They each brought their men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty on the Sabbath—for Jehoiada the priest did not release the divisions.

American Standard Version
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath; with those that were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.

Contemporary English Version
The Levites and the people of Judah followed Jehoiada's orders. The guards going off duty were not allowed to go home, and so each commander had all his guards available--those going off duty as well as those coming on duty.

English Revised Version
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath, with those that were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the Levites and all the Judeans did what the priest Jehoiada had ordered them. Each took his men who were coming on duty on the day of worship as well as those who were about to go off duty. Jehoiada had not dismissed the priestly divisions.

Good News Translation
The Levites and the people of Judah carried out Jehoiada's instructions. The men were not dismissed when they went off duty on the Sabbath, so the commanders had available both those coming on duty and those going off.

International Standard Version
What Jehoiada the priest ordered is precisely what the descendants of Levi and all of Judah did. Each of them took the men who were on duty on the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty. Jehoiada the priest did not release the divisions from service,

NET Bible
The Levites and all the men of Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each of them took his men, those who were on duty during the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty on the Sabbath. Jehoiada the priest did not release his divisions from their duties.

New Heart English Bible
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men, those who were to come in on the Sabbath; with those who were to go out on the Sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss the shift.

Webster's Bible Translation
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions.

World English Bible
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. They each took his men, those who were to come in on the Sabbath, with those who were to go out on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest didn’t dismiss the shift.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Levites and all Judah do according to all that Jehoiada the priest has commanded, and each takes his men going in on the Sabbath, with those going out on the Sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest has not let away the divisions.

Young's Literal Translation
And the Levites and all Judah do according to all that Jehoiada the priest hath commanded, and take each his men going in on the sabbath, with those going out on the sabbath, for Jehoiada the priest hath not let away the courses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Levites and all Judah will do according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded, and they will take each his men coming in on the Sabbath, with those coming out on the Sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the divisions.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So the Levites, and all Juda did according to all that Joiada the high priest bad commanded: and they took every one his men that were under him, and that came in by the course of the sabbath, with those who had fulfilled the sabbath, and were to go out. For Joiada the high priest permitted not the companies to depart, which were accustomed to succeed one another every week.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the Levites, and all of Judah, acted in accord with all that the high priest Jehoiada had instructed. And each of them took the men who were under him, and who were arriving by the course of the Sabbath, with those who had fulfilled the Sabbath and who were about to depart. For indeed the high priest Jehoiada had not permitted the companies to depart, which were accustomed to replace one another each week.

New American Bible
The Levites and all Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each took his troops, both those going on duty for the week and those going off duty that week, since Jehoiada the priest had not dismissed any of the divisions.

New Revised Standard Version
The Levites and all Judah did according to all that the priest Jehoiada commanded; each brought his men, who were to come on duty on the sabbath, with those who were to go off duty on the sabbath; for the priest Jehoiada did not dismiss the divisions.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiadah the priest had commanded, and every man took his men who were to keep watch on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiadah the priest had dismissed them from their duties.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Levites and all of them of the house of Yehuda did just as Yawida the Priest commanded them, and those who were guarding in the going in of the Sabbath with those who were guarding in the going out of the Sabbath took, each man, his companion, because Yawida the Priest had released them from their guard posts.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded; and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath, with those that were to go out on the sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Levites and all Juda did according to all that the priest Jodae commanded them, and they took each his men from the beginning of the sabbath to the end of the sabbath, for Jodae the priest did not dismiss the courses.

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Context
Joash Anointed King in Judah
…7The Levites must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who enters the temple must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.”8So the Levitesand allJudahdideverythingthatJehoiadathe priesthad ordered.Each of themtookhis men—those coming on dutyon the Sabbathandthose going off duty—forJehoiadathe priesthad notreleased any ofthe divisions.9Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.…

Cross References
2 Kings 11:9
So the commanders of hundreds did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—and came to Jehoiada the priest.

2 Kings 11:5-7
and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king.

2 Kings 11:4
Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son

2 Kings 11:10
Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 11:11
And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple.

2 Kings 11:12
Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”

2 Kings 11:13-14
When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. / And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!”

2 Kings 11:15
And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.”

2 Kings 11:16
So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death.

2 Kings 11:17
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.

2 Kings 11:18
So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 11:19
He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne,

2 Kings 11:20
and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace.

2 Kings 11:21
Joash was seven years old when he became king.

1 Chronicles 9:25
Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.


Treasury of Scripture

So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.

the Levites

2 Kings 11:9
And the captains over the hundreds did according to allthings that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.

the courses

1 Chronicles 24:1-26:32
Nowthese are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar…

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2 Chronicles 23
1.Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king
12.Athaliah is slain
16.Jehoiada restores the worship of God














So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered.
Jehoiada, a prominent priest, played a crucial role in the preservation of the Davidic line by orchestrating the overthrow of Queen Athaliah. The Levites, who were responsible for temple duties, and the people of Judah followed Jehoiada's instructions meticulously, highlighting the respect and authority he commanded. This obedience underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and unity in fulfilling God's purposes. The Levites' involvement also emphasizes the significance of the priestly role in guiding and protecting the nation, as seen in other instances like the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—
The reference to the Sabbath indicates the structured and organized nature of temple service, where shifts were meticulously planned. The division of labor among the Levites ensured continuous service and protection of the temple. This system of rotation is reminiscent of the divisions established by King David (1 Chronicles 24), ensuring that the temple was always guarded and that worship was uninterrupted. The mention of the Sabbath also highlights the sacredness of the day, a time set apart for rest and worship, which was central to Jewish life and law.

for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions.
Jehoiada's decision to retain all divisions, both those coming on and going off duty, was strategic, ensuring maximum manpower for the protection and execution of his plan to crown Joash as king. This move reflects the urgency and importance of the situation, as well as Jehoiada's wisdom in utilizing all available resources. It also illustrates the theme of divine providence and protection, as God used Jehoiada's leadership to preserve the Davidic line, fulfilling His covenant promises. This act of not releasing the divisions can be seen as a type of Christ's unceasing intercession and protection over His people, ensuring their safety and continuity.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Jehoiada the Priest
A key religious leader who orchestrated the overthrow of Queen Athaliah and the restoration of the rightful king, Joash, to the throne of Judah.

2.Commanders of Hundreds
Military leaders who were responsible for executing Jehoiada's plan. They played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and success of the coup.

3.Sabbath Duty
The rotation of the guards on the Sabbath was a strategic move by Jehoiada to ensure that there were enough loyal men to protect the young king and execute the plan.

4.Divisions
Refers to the organized groups of priests and Levites who served in the temple. Jehoiada ensured that all divisions were present to support the coup.

5.Athaliah
The queen who had usurped the throne of Judah, whose overthrow was the focus of Jehoiada's plan.
Teaching Points
Godly Leadership and Courage
Jehoiada exemplifies the courage and wisdom required of a godly leader. His actions remind us of the importance of standing for righteousness, even in the face of danger.

Strategic Planning in God's Work
The careful planning and execution of Jehoiada's plan demonstrate the value of strategic thinking and preparation in fulfilling God's purposes.

Unity and Cooperation
The success of Jehoiada's plan depended on the cooperation of the commanders and the divisions. This highlights the power of unity in achieving God's work.

Faithfulness to God's Commands
The use of the Sabbath and the divisions underscores the importance of adhering to God's commands and structures in our lives.

Divine Providence
The successful overthrow of Athaliah and the restoration of Joash illustrate God's providential care and His ability to bring about His purposes through faithful servants.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 23:8?

2.How does 2 Chronicles 23:8 demonstrate obedience to God's appointed leadership?

3.What role does unity play in the actions described in 2 Chronicles 23:8?

4.How can we apply the priests' diligence in our church responsibilities today?

5.What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 23:8 and Ephesians 4:3 on unity?

6.How does the obedience in 2 Chronicles 23:8 inspire our commitment to God's commands?

7.How does 2 Chronicles 23:8 reflect the importance of obedience to divine instructions?

8.What historical context surrounds the events described in 2 Chronicles 23:8?

9.How does 2 Chronicles 23:8 demonstrate God's sovereignty in leadership transitions?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 23?

11.What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?

12.How can we trust the historicity of this sudden coup described in 2 Chronicles 23 when there is limited archaeological evidence?

13.Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?

14.Why does 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 claim a Levite migration to Judah when there is minimal historical or archaeological support for such a major priestly exodus?
What Does 2 Chronicles 23:8 Mean
Obedient response of Levites and all Judah

“So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered.” (2 Chronicles 23:8a)

• Jehoiada’s directives were embraced without hesitation. The people recognized that the priest’s plan aligned with God’s revealed will to protect David’s line (2 Chronicles 22:10–12;2 Samuel 7:12–16).

• Their obedience mirrors earlier episodes where craftsmen “did all that the LORD commanded Moses” (Exodus 39:42–43) and where “the hand of God was on the people to give them one heart” in Hezekiah’s day (2 Chronicles 30:12).

• The verse underscores the necessity of unified, immediate compliance when God’s appointed leadership issues instruction in harmony with Scripture (Hebrews 13:17;John 14:15).

Strategic mobilization across Sabbath shift changes

“Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—” (2 Chronicles 23:8b)

• Temple guards rotated weekly (1 Chronicles 9:25). Jehoiada leveraged both the outgoing and incoming shifts so the force was doubled without arousing suspicion.

• The Sabbath gathering provided a cover; large numbers around the sanctuary would seem normal for worship (Isaiah 66:23).

• A similar strategy appears in the parallel narrative: “A third of you who come in on the Sabbath… and a third who go out…” (2 Kings 11:5–9).

• The principle: God often works within established rhythms—here, the weekly Sabbath cycle—to accomplish His protective purposes (Psalm 127:1;Proverbs 21:31).

Maintaining full strength through unreleased divisions

“for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions.” (2 Chronicles 23:8c)

• Normally, after completing their term, divisions of priests and Levites returned home (1 Chronicles 24:19). Jehoiada temporarily suspended that practice.

• By retaining every division, he ensured a formidable, orderly presence to safeguard young King Joash during the coronation and to confront the usurper Athaliah (2 Kings 11:13–16).

• The text highlights prudent stewardship of available resources—keeping essential personnel until the mission is finished (Nehemiah 4:16–23;1 Corinthians 16:13).

• It also reminds believers that extraordinary threats may require extraordinary readiness while still honoring God’s institution of sacred service (Numbers 3:6–9).

summary

2 Chronicles 23:8 records the disciplined, united response to godly leadership that secured the Davidic line. The Levites and the men of Judah obeyed Jehoiada completely, leveraged the Sabbath rotations for maximum manpower, and held every division in place until the task was done. Their wholehearted obedience, strategic planning, and steadfast endurance illustrate how God works through willing servants who honor His word to preserve His redemptive purposes.

(8)TheLevites and all Judah.--2Kings 11:9 reads, "the captains of the hundreds." The rest of the verse is the same in both narratives so far as the words "go out on the Sabbath."

For Jehoiada thepriest dismissed not the courses.--The companies of priests and Levites, whose weekly duties had been fulfilled, and who under ordinary circumstances would have been formally "dismissed" by the high priest, were detained at the present emergency as auxiliaries to their brethren who were "coming in."

Instead of this clause Kings has: "And they came to Jehoiada the priest,"i.e., the captains of the hundreds came, to him; a remark which quite naturally preludes the statement of the next verse both there and here.

Verse 8. -All Judah;i.e. all those of Judah's provincial cities who had been honoured with summons to join in this great and solemn enterprise.Dismissed not the courses;i.e. the provincial Levites cooperated with the regulars of Jerusalem.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the commanders of hundreds did
וַיַּעֲשׂ֨וּ(way·ya·‘ă·śū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213:To do, make

everything
וְכָל־(wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁר־(’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Jehoiada
יְהוֹיָדָ֣ע(yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3077:Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites

the priest
הַכֹּהֵן֒(hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest

had ordered.
צִוָּה֮(ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

Each of them
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

took
וַיִּקְחוּ֙(way·yiq·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3947:To take

his men—
אֲנָשָׁ֔יו(’ă·nā·šāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

those coming on duty
בָּאֵ֣י(bā·’ê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

on the Sabbath
הַשַּׁבָּ֔ת(haš·šab·bāṯ)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 7676:Intermission, the Sabbath

and
עִ֖ם(‘im)
Preposition
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

those going off duty—
יוֹצְאֵ֣י(yō·wṣ·’ê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

for
כִּ֣י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

Jehoiada
יְהוֹיָדָ֥ע(yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3077:Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites

the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֖ן(hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest

had not
לֹ֥א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

released [any of]
פָטַ֛ר(p̄ā·ṭar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6362:To cleave, burst through, to emit

the divisions.
הַֽמַּחְלְקֽוֹת׃(ham·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4256:Division, course


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