2 Chronicles 31:18and those who were reckoned by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness.
The setting
Temple treasury, Jerusalem, Israel, ~715 BC. Royal officials ensure that not just the serving priests and Levites receive support, but their entire extended families — wives, children, even infants.
The emotion here: tender concern for the vulnerable families of those serving God
The original word
sanctified (קִדְּשׁוּ) — set themselves apart, but in context of faithful stewardship of family provision
Why it matters
Temple workers' families received portions of sacrificial offerings, making this one of history's first systematic clergy support systems
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 31:18
The phrase 'office of trust' means these families lived transparently — their personal holiness validated their right to receive support
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about money, but it's about recognizing that when someone serves God full-time, their whole family sacrifices and deserves community support.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 31:18
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 31:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 31:18 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family inclusion, community. Notable phrases: little ones, their wives; sons and daughters; through all the congregation.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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