31:12a And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts.

When the Levites collected the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts, they showed that they were trustworthy.
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The men of Levi showed themselves to be reliable workers when they gathered the offerings, a tenth of the produce, and the other sacred gifts.

31:12b Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them,

Conaniah was the Levite who was in charge of the collection.
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A man from Levi named Conaniah directed the other Levites in this work.

31:12c and his brother Shimei was second.

Shimei, his brother, also helped him to manage this task.
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His brother Shimei was second in command.

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