2 Chronicles 5:11
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New International Version (©1984)
The priests then withdrew from the Holy Place. All the priests who were there had consecrated themselves, regardless of their divisions.

New Living Translation (©2007)
Then the priests left the Holy Place. All the priests who were present had purified themselves, whether or not they were on duty that day.

English Standard Version (©2001)
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place (for all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves, without regard to their divisions,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
When the priests came forth from the holy place (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves, without regard to divisions),

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course:

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
All the priests who were present had performed the ceremonies to make themselves holy to God without regard to staying in their divisions.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, without regard to their divisions.

American King James Version
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course:

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, (for all the priests that were present had sanctified themselves, and did not keep their courses;

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now when the priests were come out of the sanctuary, (for all the priests that could be found there, mere sanctified: and as yet at that time the courses and orders of the ministries were not divided among them,)

Darby Bible Translation
And it came to pass when the priests were come out of the holy place (for all the priests that were present were hallowed without observing the courses;

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, (for all the priests that were present had sanctified themselves, and did not keep their courses;

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when the priests had come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course:

World English Bible
It happened, when the priests were come out of the holy place, (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves, and did not keep their divisions;

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the going out of the priests from the sanctuary -- for all the priests who are present have sanctified themselves, there is none to watch by courses,

Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

When the priests were come out - After having carried the ark into the holy of holies, before the sacred service had commenced.


Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament

2 Chronicles 5:11-13 describe the part which the priests and Levitical singers and musicians took in the solemn act of transferring the ark to the temple-a matter entirely passed over in the narrative in 1 Kings 8:11, which confines itself to the main transaction. The mention of the priests gives occasion for the remark, 2 Chronicles 5:11, "for all the priests present had sanctified themselves, but the courses were not to be observed," i.e., the courses of the priests (1 Chronicles 24) could not be observed. The festival was so great, that not merely the course appointed to perform the service of that week, but also all the courses had sanctified themselves and co-operated in the celebration. In reference to the construction לשׁמור אין, cf. Ew. 321, b.


Geneva Study Bible

And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were {e} sanctified, and did not then wait by course:

(e) Were prepared to serve the Lord.


Wesley's Notes

5:11 By course - According to David's appointment, 1Chron 24:1 - 31, 25:1 - 22, which was only for the ordinary service, but in extraordinary solemnities, such as this, they all came together.


King James Translators' Notes

present: Heb. found


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

11. all the priests that were present . did not then wait by course-The rotation system of weekly service introduced by David was intended for the ordinary duties of the priesthood; on extraordinary occasions, or when more than wonted solemnity attached to them, the priests attended in a body.


Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

5:11-14 God took possession of the temple; he filled it with a cloud. Thus he signified his acceptance of this temple, to be the same to him that the tabernacle of Moses was, and assured his people that he would be the same in it. Would we have God dwell in our hearts, we must leave room for him; every thing else must give way. The Word was made flesh; and when he comes to his temple, like a refiner's fire, who may abide the day of his coming? May he prepare us for that day.


1 Chronicles 24:1 These were the divisions of the sons of Aaron: The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
2 Chronicles 5:12 All the Levites who were musicians--Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their sons and relatives--stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps and lyres. They were accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.

Consecrated Course Courses Divisions Forth Hallowed Holy Keeping Observing Present Priests Regard Sanctified Sanctuary Themselves Wait Watch Withdrew


And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course:

present [heb] found
sanctified 2Ch 29:5,15,34 30:15,17-20 Ex 19:10,14,15 Job 1:5

wait by course 2Ch 35:4 1Ch 24:1-31

2 Chronicles Chapter 5 Verse 11

Alphabetical: for All came consecrated divisions divisions forth from had Holy of Place present priests regard regardless sanctified The their themselves then there to were When who withdrew without

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