He fortified these cities and placed officers in them, as well as storehouses of food, olive oil, and wine.

<p class="bodytext">Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as the leader over his brothers, for he intended to name him his successor.<n id="1" />

Zikri, an Ephraimite warrior, killed the king&#8217;s son Maaseiah, Azrikam, the supervisor of the palace, and Elkanah, the king&#8217;s second-in-command.

they brought in the contributions, tithes,<n id="1" /> and consecrated items that had been offered.<n id="2" /> Konaniah, a Levite, was in charge of all this, assisted by his brother Shimei.

He told David,<n id="1" /> &#8216;Since the day I brought my people out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live.<n id="2" /> Nor did I choose a man as leader of my people Israel.

You will report to Amariah the chief priest in all matters pertaining to the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s law, and to Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in all matters pertaining to the king.<n id="1" /> The Levites will serve as officials before you. Confidently carry out your duties!<n id="2" /> May the <sc>Lordsc> be with those who do well!&#8221;p>

Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismakiah, Mahath, and Benaiah worked under the supervision of Konaniah and his brother Shimei, as directed by King Hezekiah and Azariah, the supervisor of God&#8217;s temple.p>

The <sc>Lordsc> sent a messenger<n id="1" /> and he wiped out all the soldiers, princes, and officers in the army of the king of Assyria. So Sennacherib<n id="2" /> returned home humiliated.<n id="3" /> When he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons<n id="4" /> struck him down with the sword.

His officials also willingly contributed to the people, priests, and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the leaders of God&#8217;s temple, supplied 2,600 Passover sacrifices and 300 cattle.