29:12 The following Levites prepared to carry out the king’s orders: 1
From the Kohathites: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah;
from the Merarites: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel;
from the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah;
29:15 They assembled their brothers and consecrated themselves. Then they went in to purify the Lord’s temple, just as the king had ordered, in accordance with the word 2 of the Lord.
1 tn Heb “and the Levites arose.”
2 tn Heb “words” (plural).