Levite in charge of freewill offerings
Kore
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 31:14.
קוֹרֵאKore
- Father
- Imnah
About Kore Written by AI
Kore, the son of Imnah the Levite, was appointed by King Hezekiah to be in charge of distributing the freewill offerings, contributions, and dedicated gifts brought to the temple (2 Chronicles 31:14). He served at the East Gate and was responsible for ensuring that the offerings were properly distributed among the priests and Levites according to their divisions (2 Chronicles 31:15). Kore's appointment demonstrates Hezekiah's efforts to restore proper worship and support for the Levites during his reign.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Kore, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Partridge. (1.) A Levite and temple-warder of the Korahites, the son of Asaph. He was father of Shallum and Meshelemiah, temple-porters (1 Chr. 9:19; 26:1).
(2.) A Levitical porter at the east gate of the temple (2 Chr. 31:14).
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(3.) In 1 Chr. 26:19 the word should be “Korahites,” as in the Revised Version.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Chronicles 31:14
Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.