Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Chronicles 31:13

13 And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benajah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother , at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God .

i. e. To dispose of those Provisions by their Direction, and to be accountable to them therein.

Either the Supreme Ruler, to wit, the High-priest: or the Chief Ruler under him and in his stead, being appointed by him to inspect this Work. See above, v. 10. & 1 Chron. 9. 11. Ier. 20. 1.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word] hand.