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II Chronicles 13:11

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Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 11

We have here a much fuller account of the reign of Abijah, the son of Rehoboam, than we had in the Kings. There we found that his character was no better than his father's - he "walked in the sins of his father, and his heart was not right with God," Kg1 15:2, Kg1 15:3. But here we find him more brave and successful in war than his father was. He reigned but three years, and was chiefly famous for a glorious victory he obtained over the forces of Jeroboam. Here we have, I. The armies brought into the field on both sides (Ch2 13:3). The remonstrance which Abijah made before the battle, setting forth the justice of his cause (Ch2 13:4-12). III. The distress which Judah was brought into by the policy of Jeroboam (Ch2 13:13, Ch2 13:14). IV. The victory they obtained notwithstanding, by the power of God (Ch2 13:15-20). V. The conclusion of Abijah's reign (Ch2 13:21, Ch2 13:22).

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Strong's Concordancev. 11

קָטַר (qâṭar, H6999) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship) יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God בֹּקֶר (bôqer, H1242) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning עֶרֶב (ʻereb, H6153) — dusk עֹלָה (ʻôlâh, H5930) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke) סַם (çam, H5561) — an aroma קְטֹרֶת (qᵉṭôreth, H7004) — a fumigation לֶחֶם (lechem, H3899) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it) מַעֲרֶכֶת (maʻăreketh, H4635) — an arrangement, i.e. (concretely) a pile (of loaves) טָהוֹר (ṭâhôwr, H2889) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense) שֻׁלְחָן (shulchân, H7979) — a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal מְנוֹרָה (mᵉnôwrâh, H4501) — a chandelier זָהָב (zâhâb, H2091) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky נִיר (nîyr, H5216) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)

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II Chronicles 2:4rank 5

Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

Exodus 29:38rank 3

This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old.

Ezekiel 44:15rank 2

But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 44:8rank 2

And you have not kept charge of My holy things, but have appointed others to keep charge of My sanctuary for you.’

Ezekiel 48:11rank 2

It will be for the consecrated priests, the descendants of Zadok, who kept My charge and did not go astray as the Levites did when the Israelites went astray.

Genesis 26:5rank 2

because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”

Luke 1:9rank 2

he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Numbers 9:19rank 2

Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out.

Numbers 16:46rank 2

Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.”

Numbers 16:6rank 2

You, Korah, and all your followers are to do as follows: Take censers,

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