1 Chronicles 15:23
1 Chronicles 15:23 in Multiple Translations
Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.
And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.
And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.
And Berechiah and Elkanah were door-keepers for the ark.
Berechiah and Elkanah were appointed to guard the Ark.
And Berechiah and Elkanah were porters for the Arke.
And Berechiah and Elkanah [are] gatekeepers for the ark.
Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.
And Berechiah and Elkanah were door-keepers for the ark.
And Barachias, and Elcana, were doorkeepers of the ark.
Berekiah and Elkanah were two of the men who guarded the Sacred Chest.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 15:23
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1 Chronicles 15:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בֶֽרֶכְיָה֙
וְ/אֶלְקָנָ֔ה
שֹׁעֲרִ֖ים
לָ/אָרֽוֹן
וּ/בֶֽרֶכְיָה֙
Berekyâh
H1296
Berechiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶלְקָנָ֔ה
ʼElqânâh
H511
Elkanah
Conj | N-proper
שֹׁעֲרִ֖ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
gatekeeper
N-mp
לָ/אָרֽוֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:23
וּ/בֶֽרֶכְיָה֙
Berekyâh
H1296
"Berechiah"
Conj | N-proper
Berechiah is a name meaning 'Jehovah blesses', given to several Israelites, including a father of the prophet Zechariah and a son of Zerubbabel. These men played important roles in Jewish history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zec.1.1; son of: Iddo (H5714J); father of: Zechariah (H2148B) § Berachiah or Berechiah = "Jehovah blesses" 1) a son of Zerubbabel 2) a Levite who returned for the exile 3) father of Meshullam, one of Nehemiah's chiefs who assisted in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem 4) father of Zechariah 5) a Gershonite Levite, the father of Asaph, the singer, doorkeeper of the ark 6) an Ephraimite chief in the time of Ahaz
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Berachiah, Berechiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:20; 2 Chronicles 28:12; Zechariah 1:7.
וְ/אֶלְקָנָ֔ה
ʼElqânâh
H511
"Elkanah"
Conj | N-proper
Elkanah means God has possessed and is the name of several Israelites, including Samuel's father and a ruler in Jerusalem during King Ahaz's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.7 § Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created" 1) Samuel's father 2) a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of king Ahaz 3) one of David's mighty warriors 4) son of Korah 5) several Levites
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Elkanah. See also: Exodus 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:10; 2 Chronicles 28:7.
שֹׁעֲרִ֖ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
"gatekeeper"
N-mp
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
לָ/אָרֽוֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
Prep | N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:23
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- 1 Chronicles 15:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:23
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 15:23
Context — The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark
21And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.
22Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.
23Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.
24Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. 25So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 84:10 | For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 22:4 | “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 9:21–23 | Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 25:18 | The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers. |
1 Chronicles 15:23 Summary
In 1 Chronicles 15:23, we see that Berechiah and Elkanah were given the important job of guarding the ark of the covenant, which was a symbol of God's presence with His people. This reminds us that God wants us to take care of the things that are precious to Him, just as He takes care of us (as seen in Psalm 121:3-4). We can apply this principle to our own lives by being good stewards of the things God has given us, and by showing reverence and respect for His presence in our lives (as seen in Hebrews 12:28-29). By doing so, we can experience the joy and celebration that comes from being in a close relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be guardians of the ark?
To be guardians of the ark means to have the responsibility of protecting and caring for the ark of the covenant, which represented God's presence among His people, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:23 and Numbers 4:15.
Who were Berechiah and Elkanah and why were they chosen for this task?
Although the Bible does not provide detailed information about Berechiah and Elkanah, it is clear that they were trusted individuals chosen by David to be guardians of the ark, similar to how Obed-edom was chosen in 1 Chronicles 13:14.
What is the significance of the ark in this context?
The ark of the covenant was a symbol of God's presence and covenant with His people, and its transportation and care were of utmost importance, as seen in Exodus 25:10-22 and Deuteronomy 10:1-5.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles 15?
This verse is part of the description of the preparation and transport of the ark to Jerusalem, which was a significant event in the reign of King David, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:1-25 and 2 Samuel 6:1-19.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a guardian of something precious, and how can I apply this concept to my own life and faith?
- How can I demonstrate my reverence and respect for God's presence in my life, just as the Israelites did with the ark?
- What are some ways that I can serve and care for the things that God has entrusted to me, whether they be physical or spiritual?
- How can I balance the responsibility of caring for sacred things with the joy and celebration that comes from being in God's presence?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:23
And Berechiah, and Elkanah, were doorkeepers for the ark,.... Either while it was at Kirjathjearim, and at Obededom's house; or rather after it was put in the tabernacle David had prepared for it;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:23
And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
They were appointed to keep the door of the tent, in which the ark was to be put and kept, that no unallowed person might press in and touch it; and in like manner they were to attend upon the ark in the way, and to guard it from the press and touch of profane hands; for which end these two went before the ark, as their other two brethren, mentioned in the close of , came after it, that so it might be guarded on all sides; which, how necessary it was to be done, sufficiently appears from the danger of coming too near the ark, or to look into it, which was exemplified in the Bethshemites, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
1 Chronicles 15:23 And Berechiah and Elkanah [were] doorkeepers for the ark.Ver. 23. Were doorkeepers.] To keep off any such as would rush rudely upon the ark. Procul, o procul este profani; Stand off.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
(23) Doorkeepers for the ark.—“Porters” (1 Chronicles 15:18). Warders are meant. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also warders of the Ark (1 Chronicles 15:24). In the procession two may have walked in front of it and two behind. They would be responsible for the prevention of all unauthorised approach to the Ark of God.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:23
23. were door-keepers for the ark] The same statement is made in 1 Chronicles 15:24 concerning Obed-edom and Jehiah.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:23
23. Doorkeepers for the ark — Whose duty it was to see that no one profanely touched the ark, or attempted, like the men of Beth-shemesh, (1 Samuel 6:19,) to uncover and look into it.
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