Kore קוֹרֵא
Levite in charge of freewill offerings
Who is Kore in the Bible?
Kore was a Levite appointed by King Hezekiah to oversee the distribution of freewill offerings and dedicated gifts brought to the temple (2 Chronicles 31:14). As the son of Imnah, he served at the East Gate and managed the allocation of these contributions among the priests and Levites according to their divisions (2 Chronicles 31:15). His role reflects Hezekiah's broader religious reforms aimed at restoring proper temple worship and ensuring adequate support for the Levitical priesthood during his reign.
Biography
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 (2Ch.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 (2Ch.31.15). Kore's appointment demonstrates Hezekiah's efforts to restore proper worship and support for the Levites during his reign.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קוֹרֵא |