1 Chronicles 23:25

Verse

For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

For David said, Jehovah, the God of Israel, hath given rest unto his people; and he dwelleth in Jerusalem for ever:

Bible in Basic English

For David said, The Lord, the God of Israel, has given his people rest, and he has made his resting-place in Jerusalem for ever;

Douay-Rheims 1899

For David said: The Lord the God of Israel hath given rest to his people, and a habitation in Jerusalem for ever.

Free Bible Version

For David said, “The Lord, the God of Israel, has given peace to his people, and he will live in Jerusalem forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

For Dauid sayde, The Lord God of Israel hath giuen rest vnto his people, that they may dwell in Ierusalem for euer.

King James (Authorized) Version

For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:

Translation for Translators

David had said previously, “Yahweh, the God to whom we Israeli people belong, has enabled us to have peace, and he has come to live in Jerusalem forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For David said, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people. He makes his home in Jerusalem forever.

Noah Webster Bible

For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest to his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever;

World English Bible

For David said, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people; and he dwells in Jerusalem forever.

Young's Literal Translation

for David said, 'Jehovah, God of Israel, hath given rest to His people, and He doth tabernacle in Jerusalem unto the age;'

Context

Levite Duties Revised

²⁴These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.²⁵For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever.²⁶So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”

Summary

In this verse, we see the meticulous organization of the Levites in their duties within the tabernacle. The Levites were responsible for various tasks related to the worship and service of God, and their roles were clearly defined by King David. This passage highlights the importance of order, structure, and reverence in the worship of God, emphasizing the need for each individual to fulfill their designated responsibilities faithfully. It serves as a reminder that God values both the collective worship of His people and the individual contributions of each person in serving Him.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

For by the last words of David,.... Or therefore by the last orders he gave before his death: the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above; as able and sufficient to do the work of their office.

1 Chronicles 23:25

Levite Duties Revised

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

For David said, Jehovah, the God of Israel, hath given rest unto his people; and he dwelleth in Jerusalem for ever:

Bible in Basic English

For David said, The Lord, the God of Israel, has given his people rest, and he has made his resting-place in Jerusalem for ever;

Douay-Rheims 1899

For David said: The Lord the God of Israel hath given rest to his people, and a habitation in Jerusalem for ever.

Free Bible Version

For David said, “The Lord, the God of Israel, has given peace to his people, and he will live in Jerusalem forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

For Dauid sayde, The Lord God of Israel hath giuen rest vnto his people, that they may dwell in Ierusalem for euer.

King James (Authorized) Version

For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:

Translation for Translators

David had said previously, “Yahweh, the God to whom we Israeli people belong, has enabled us to have peace, and he has come to live in Jerusalem forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For David said, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people. He makes his home in Jerusalem forever.

Noah Webster Bible

For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest to his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever;

World English Bible

For David said, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people; and he dwells in Jerusalem forever.

Young's Literal Translation

for David said, 'Jehovah, God of Israel, hath given rest to His people, and He doth tabernacle in Jerusalem unto the age;'

1 Chronicles 23:25

Verse

Context

Levite Duties Revised

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 23:25

Levite Duties Revised

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary