The Chronicler takes the text from 1 Kings 18:4-6, inserting in the middle (2-19) the account of the reorganization of the clergy. According to the author, Hezekiah reestablishes the order established by Solomon (8:12-15; 23:18ff), who otherwise only followed the laws set by David. Rules are made for the gifts and offerings of the people and the king (cf. Ezekiel 45:22-24; 46:2). The mention of Ephraim and Manasseh (1) appears to indicate the entire northern kingdom.