1 Chronicles 23:26
1 Chronicles 23:26 in Multiple Translations
So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”
And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
and also the Levites shall no more have need to carry the tabernacle and all the vessels of it for the service thereof.
And from now, there will be no need for the House of the Lord, and the vessels used in it, to be moved about by the Levites.
So the Levites don't need to carry the Tent any longer, or anything needed for its service.”
And also the Leuites shall no more beare the Tabernacle and al the vessels for the seruice thereof.
and also of the Levites, 'None [are] to bear the tabernacle and all its vessels for its service;'
Also the Levites will no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its vessels for its service.”
And also to the Levites: they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for its service.
And it shall not be the office of the Levites to carry any more the tabernacle, and all the vessels for the service thereof.
Therefore, the descendants of Levi no longer need to carry the Sacred Tent and the items used in the work there.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 23:26
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1 Chronicles 23:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/גַ֖ם
לַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
אֵין
לָ/שֵׂ֧את
אֶת
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֛ן
וְ/אֶת
כָּל
כֵּלָ֖י/ו
לַ/עֲבֹדָתֽ/וֹ
וְ/גַ֖ם
gam
H1571
also
Conj | DirObjM
לַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Prep | Ngmpa
אֵין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
לָ/שֵׂ֧את
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֛ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כֵּלָ֖י/ו
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp | Suff
לַ/עֲבֹדָתֽ/וֹ
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 23:26
וְ/גַ֖ם
gam
H1571
"also"
Conj | DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
לַ/לְוִיִּ֑ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Prep | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
אֵין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
לָ/שֵׂ֧את
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֛ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Art | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כֵּלָ֖י/ו
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
לַ/עֲבֹדָתֽ/וֹ
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 23:26
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- 1 Chronicles 23:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:26
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:26
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 23:26
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.”
27For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, 28but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 4:5 | Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. |
| 2 | Numbers 7:9 | But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible. |
| 3 | Numbers 4:15 | When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. |
| 4 | Numbers 4:49 | At the LORD’s command they were numbered through Moses and each one was assigned his work and burden, as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 10:8 | At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. |
1 Chronicles 23:26 Summary
This verse means that the Levites, who used to have to carry the tabernacle and its parts, don't have to do that anymore because the tabernacle is now in a fixed location in Jerusalem. This is because God had given his people rest, as promised in 1 Chronicles 23:25. Now the Levites can focus on other important jobs, like helping the priests and taking care of the temple, similar to how we are called to serve God in different ways, as seen in Romans 12:4-8. This is a reminder that our roles and responsibilities can change, but our commitment to serving God should remain the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tabernacle being referred to in 1 Chronicles 23:26?
The tabernacle is the portable place of worship that the Israelites used during their time in the wilderness, as described in Exodus 25-31 and Exodus 35-40. Now that the Israelites have settled in Jerusalem, the Levites no longer need to carry it.
Why did the Levites previously need to carry the tabernacle?
The Levites were responsible for transporting the tabernacle and its articles because they were the ones appointed by God to serve in the tabernacle, as seen in Numbers 1:50-53 and Numbers 3:6-10.
What does it mean that the Levites 'no longer need to carry' the tabernacle?
This means that the Levites are now free to focus on other aspects of their service to God, such as assisting the priests and maintaining the temple, because the tabernacle is now stationary in Jerusalem, as stated in 1 Chronicles 23:25.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger story of God's people finding rest and establishing a permanent place of worship, as seen in Psalm 132:13-14 and Hebrews 4:1-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that I used to have to carry or be responsible for, but no longer do?
- How can I, like the Levites, find new ways to serve God now that my circumstances have changed?
- What does it mean for me to 'find rest' in God, as the Israelites did when they settled in Jerusalem?
- How can I use my newfound freedom and rest to serve others and glorify God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:26
And also unto the Levites,.... Or with respect to them: they shall no more carry the tabernacle: on their shoulders, from place to place, as they had done: nor any vessels of it for the service
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:26
For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:26
Also unto the Levites; or rather, as concerning the Levites, of whom he is here speaking.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:26
(26) And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry . . .—Rather, And the Levites also have not (now) to carry the dwelling and all its vessels for its service, as they had to do in the wanderings of Israel in the desert. The sacred dwelling-place (mishkân) had long been fixed at Gibeon; and the service of the Levites was so much the lighter, as in the olden time they not only had to carry about from place to place, but also to guard the holy tent and its belongings against the attacks of marauders. The inference is that as the duties had become so much less arduous, they might well be undertaken at an earlier age than the ancient custom permitted. They shall no more carry.—Comp. the same infinitival construction in 2 Chronicles 5:11.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:26
26. unto the Levites; they shall no more carry] R.V. the Levites shall no more have need to carry.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 23:26
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On the Covering of the Holy Vessels Numbers 4 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the significance of the coverings of the holy vessels in Numbers 4, emphasizing how each item reflects different aspects of Christ's nature and ministry. |
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Steadying the Ark of God by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of true worship and the need for personal responsibility in carrying out God's work. He criticizes the idea of putting on a r |
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Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings about a mother bird teaching her baby bird to fly. He uses this story as a parable to illustrate the co |
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Uzzah and the Ark of God by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of doing things God's way and humbling ourselves before Him. It highlights the need for true preaching that moves hearts, not just teaching, a |
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Soaring 2 - Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings in the Old Testament. The story is about a little bundle that learns to fly and soar without moving its |
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A Burden Under Badger Skins by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches on the importance of bearing one another's burdens, emphasizing the beautiful law of Christ where we carry each other's burdens, reflecting Christ's act of ca |