1 Chronicles 23:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,

American Standard Version (1901)

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.

Bible in Basic English

So among the last acts of David was the numbering of the sons of Levi, from twenty years old and over.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So according to the last precepts of David, the sons of Levi are to be numbered from twenty years old and upward.

Free Bible Version

In accordance with David's final instructions, Levites twenty years of age or more were counted.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore according to the last wordes of Dauid, the Leuites were nombred from twentie yeere and aboue,

King James (Authorized) Version

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

Translation for Translators

Obeying the final instructions of David before he died, instructions for doing this work at the temple, they counted only the descendants of Levi who were at least 20 years old.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For by David's last words the Levites were counted, from twenty years old and upward.

Noah Webster Bible

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

World English Bible

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were counted, from twenty years old and upward.

Young's Literal Translation

for by the last words of David they [took] the number of the sons of Levi from a son of twenty years and upward,

Context

Levite Duties Revised

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,

Summary

This verse describes the duties assigned to the Levites by King David in the organization of worship in the tabernacle. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in various tasks related to the tabernacle service, ensuring that everything was done according to God's commands. Their roles included overseeing the sacred utensils, instruments, and other items used in worship, highlighting the importance of order and reverence in the worship of God. This verse underscores the meticulous planning and attention to detail required in the service of the Lord, emphasizing the significance of each individual's contribution to the collective worship of the community.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Both for the shewbread,.... Also to make and get that ready every week for the priests to set on the shewbread table, when they took off the other that had stood a week, see Ch1 9:32. and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for that which is baked in the pan, and for that which is fried; to deliver out the flour of which these several things were made, see Ch1 9:31, and Lev 2:1, and for all manner of measures and size; as the hin and the ephah, and the several parts of them for things both liquid and dry, which were in their keeping, and according to which they gave out the proper quantity of oil, and wine, and fine flour, upon occasion.

1 Chronicles 23:27

Levite Duties Revised

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,

American Standard Version (1901)

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.

Bible in Basic English

So among the last acts of David was the numbering of the sons of Levi, from twenty years old and over.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So according to the last precepts of David, the sons of Levi are to be numbered from twenty years old and upward.

Free Bible Version

In accordance with David's final instructions, Levites twenty years of age or more were counted.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore according to the last wordes of Dauid, the Leuites were nombred from twentie yeere and aboue,

King James (Authorized) Version

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

Translation for Translators

Obeying the final instructions of David before he died, instructions for doing this work at the temple, they counted only the descendants of Levi who were at least 20 years old.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For by David's last words the Levites were counted, from twenty years old and upward.

Noah Webster Bible

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

World English Bible

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were counted, from twenty years old and upward.

Young's Literal Translation

for by the last words of David they [took] the number of the sons of Levi from a son of twenty years and upward,

1 Chronicles 23:27

Verse

Context

Levite Duties Revised

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 23:27

Levite Duties Revised

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary