1 Chronicles 26:18
1 Chronicles 26:18 in Multiple Translations
As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
For the pillared way, on the west, four at the footway and two at the pillared way itself.
Six were on duty every day at the west gate, four at the main road, and two at the courtyard.
In Parbar towarde the West were foure by the paued streete, and two in Parbar.
at Parbar, to the west, [are] four at the highway, two at Parbar.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
At Parbar westward, four at the causey, and two at Parbar.
In the cells also of the porters toward the west four in the way: and two at every cell.
At the West gate there were two men who guarded the courtyard and four who guarded the road outside the courtyard.
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1 Chronicles 26:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ/פַּרְבָּ֖ר
לַֽ/מַּעֲרָ֑ב
אַרְבָּעָה֙
לַֽ/מְסִלָּ֔ה
שְׁנַ֖יִם
לַ/פַּרְבָּֽר
לַ/פַּרְבָּ֖ר
Parbâr
H6503
colonnade
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לַֽ/מַּעֲרָ֑ב
maʻărâb
H4628
west
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אַרְבָּעָה֙
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
לַֽ/מְסִלָּ֔ה
mᵉçillâh
H4546
highway
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שְׁנַ֖יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
לַ/פַּרְבָּֽר
Parbâr
H6503
colonnade
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 26:18
לַ/פַּרְבָּ֖ר
Parbâr
H6503
"colonnade"
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The Parbar was a colonnade or open area attached to Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. It was a structure on the west side of the temple and is mentioned in the Bible as a suburb or quarter of the city. It was an important part of the temple complex.
Definition: § Parbar = "open apartment" a structure or building attached to the west side of Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Parbar, suburb. See also: 2 Kings 23:11; 1 Chronicles 26:18.
לַֽ/מַּעֲרָ֑ב
maʻărâb
H4628
"west"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for the west, referring to the direction of the evening sun. It is used to describe a region or location, such as the western part of a land. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of geography and direction.
Definition: setting place, west, westward
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: west. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:28; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 103:12.
אַרְבָּעָה֙
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
לַֽ/מְסִלָּ֔ה
mᵉçillâh
H4546
"highway"
Prep | N-fs
This word means a raised highway or public road, like the ones built by King Solomon. It is used in books like Numbers and Isaiah to describe paths and roadways.
Definition: highway, raised way, public road
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: causeway, course, highway, path, terrace. See also: Numbers 20:19; Psalms 84:6; Proverbs 16:17.
שְׁנַ֖יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
לַ/פַּרְבָּֽר
Parbâr
H6503
"colonnade"
Prep | N-ms
The Parbar was a colonnade or open area attached to Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. It was a structure on the west side of the temple and is mentioned in the Bible as a suburb or quarter of the city. It was an important part of the temple complex.
Definition: § Parbar = "open apartment" a structure or building attached to the west side of Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Parbar, suburb. See also: 2 Kings 23:11; 1 Chronicles 26:18.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 26:18
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:18
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:18
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:18
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 26:18
Context — The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
16The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch.
17Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.
18As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
19These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari. 20Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 23:11 | And he removed from the entrance to the house of the LORD the horses that the kings of Judah had dedicated to the sun. They were in the court near the chamber of an official named Nathan-melech. And Josiah burned up the chariots of the sun. |
1 Chronicles 26:18 Summary
This verse describes the guards who were stationed at the court on the west, with four guards at the highway and two at the court. This shows us that God values order and security, just like we see in 1 Chronicles 26:16 where guards were stationed at every watch. It also reminds us that everyone has a role to play in serving God, just like the different gatekeepers had different assignments (as seen in 1 Chronicles 26:1-19). By following God's plan and working together, we can create a sense of safety and community, just like the temple was a safe and sacred space for God's people (Psalm 84:10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the court on the west in 1 Chronicles 26:18?
The court on the west refers to a specific area in the temple complex where guards were stationed, highlighting the importance of security and order in God's house, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:17-27 and Psalm 84:10.
Why were there four guards at the highway and two at the court?
The number of guards assigned to different areas likely depended on the level of traffic and security needs, similar to how guards were stationed at every watch in 1 Chronicles 26:16.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of temple organization?
This verse is part of a larger description of the divisions of gatekeepers and their responsibilities, demonstrating the careful planning and organization that went into the temple's operation, as described in 1 Chronicles 26:1-19.
What can we learn about God's character from the attention to detail in this verse?
The attention to detail in this verse reflects God's character as a God of order and precision, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 19:1-6, highlighting the importance of diligence and responsibility in our own lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more mindful of security and order, just like the guards in the temple?
- How can I apply the principle of diligence and responsibility from this verse to my own work or ministry?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of teamwork and division of labor, as seen in the different assignments of the gatekeepers?
- How can I balance the need for structure and organization with the need for flexibility and adaptability in my own life and ministry?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 26:18
At Parbar westward,.... A gate at the western wall; the Jewish writers generally interpret it an outward place, but Dr.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 26:18
At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. Parbar - is, perhaps, the same Parvar (suburbs, 2 Kings 23:11.), and if so, this gate might be so called, as leading to the suburbs.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:18
At Parbar, or, as concerning Parbar, which was another gate, or some building on the western quarter of the temple. At the causeway, which led to Parbar. At Parbar; at the gate or house itself; by which it may seem that this was a place of some importance, either the vessels of the temple, or some part of the treasures of God’ s house, being kept here.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:18
1 Chronicles 26:18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, [and] two at Parbar.Ver. 18. Parbar.] Thought to be the same with Shallecheth.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:18
(18) At (the) Parbar westward.—See 2 Kings 23:11, where a plural Parwârîm occurs. The meaning of the word is unknown. According to Gesenius (Thesaur. p. 1123), “Parwâr” is the right spelling; and the term answers to a Persian word denoting “summer-house,” i.e., a building open to light and air. He makes “the Parbar” a cloister running round the court of the Temple, from which the cells were entered. (See Note on 1 Chronicles 23:28.) Both spellings occur in Persian. Richardson’s Persian Dictionary gives as many as fifteen variant forms of the word, besides Parwâr and Parbâr. His definition of the meaning is, “an open gallery or balcony on the top of a house, au upper room open on all sides to the air; a summer department or habitation; the roof of a house; a private door or entrance to a house.” At the causeway.—That is, the highway of 1 Chronicles 26:16. These four warders, therefore, stood by the gate Shalleketh. Adding together the numbers given in 1 Chronicles 26:17-18, we find that there were twenty-four warders on duty every day. The recurrence of the number is curious; but its relation to the twenty-four classes of the porters can hardly be determined.
It is likely, however, that the twenty-four warders represent chiefs with their companies rather than individuals (comp. 1 Chronicles 26:12). Twenty-four would be an insignificant fraction of 4,000 (1 Chronicles 23:6).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 26:18
18. Parbar] This word, apparently the same as parvarim, 2 Kings 23:11 (R.V. “precincts”; cp. R.V. mg. here), seems to denote some building built on the Temple area on the west side. It may have been a colonnade. The word is Persian and means “lighted [by the sun]”.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 26:18
“Parbar” must designate here the space between the western wall of the temple building and the wall of the court, which would be a sort of “precinct” or “purlieu” of the temple (2 Kings 23:11 note).