Lexical Definition
קוֹרֵא Qôwrêʼ (ko-ray') Kore N:N-M-P
or קֹרֵא Qôrêʼ (ko-ray'); (1 Chronicles 26:1), active participle of קָרָא; crier
Kore.
- § Kore = "crier"
- Kore, the name of two Israelites
1) a Korahite Levite, ancestor of Shallum and Meshelemiah, chief porters in the reign of David
2) a Levite, son of Imnah, in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְקוֹרֵ֨א | and Kore | 2Chr.31.14 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. קוֺרֵא proper name, masculine Κωρηβ, Κωρη, etc.; Levites:
1. Chron Judg 9:19; Judg 26:1 (קֹרֵא);
2. 2Chr 31:4.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 9:19 · 26:1 |
| 2 Chronicles | 31:4 |
Profile
Male • Son of Imnah • Levite in charge of freewill offerings
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Kore, a Levite in charge of distributing freewill offerings during Hezekiah's reign (2Ch.31.14).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14;
- only referred to as Kore קוֹרֵא;
- a son of Imnah יִמְנָה.
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.
All entries for Kore: קוֹרֵא
Related Profiles:
- Imnah (father)