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2 Chronicles 31:14

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Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter at the east [gate], was over the freewill-offerings of God, to distribute the offerings of Yahweh, and the most holy things.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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The East Gate was the eastern entrance to Jerusalem, near the temple precincts. There Kore, a Levite gatekeeper, oversaw the freewill offerings and the distribution of consecrated gifts, supporting the restored worship reforms under Hezekiah.

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2 Chronicles 31:14 mentions East Gate and Jerusalem.

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