1 Chronicles 9:26

Verse

But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.

American Standard Version (1901)

for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.

Bible in Basic English

For the four chief door-keepers, who were Levites, had a special position, looking after the rooms and the store-houses of the house of God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

To these four Levites were committed the whole number of the porters, and they were over the chambers, and treasures, of the house of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

The four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were given the responsibility of looking after the rooms and treasuries in the house of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

For these foure chiefe porters were in perpetuall office, and were of the Leuites and had charge of the chambers, and of the treasures in the house of God.

King James (Authorized) Version

For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.

Translation for Translators

There were four descendants of Levi who worked every day, and they supervised the gatekeepers. They also took care of the rooms and treasures in the Sacred Tent of God.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the four leaders of the gatekeepers, who were Levites, were assigned to guard the rooms and storerooms in the house of God.

Noah Webster Bible

For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.

World English Bible

for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the rooms and over the treasuries in God’s house.

Young's Literal Translation

For in office [are] the four chiefs of the gatekeepers, they are Levites, and they have been over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God,

Context

The People of Jerusalem

²⁵Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.²⁶But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.²⁷They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.

Summary

This verse describes the duties of the Levites in the temple, highlighting their responsibility for the articles used in worship. It emphasizes the meticulous care and accountability required in handling the sacred items of the sanctuary. The verse underscores the importance of reverence and order in the worship of God, showing the significance of every aspect of service in the temple. It serves as a reminder of the honor and privilege of serving in God's house and the need for diligence and faithfulness in carrying out one's assigned tasks.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale. Which the priests used in sacrificing, and which the Levites brought to them, and returned again to their proper places. And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale. Which the priests used in sacrificing, and which the Levites brought to them, and returned again to their proper places. 1 Chronicles 9:29 ch1 9:29 ch1 9:29 ch1 9:29Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary,.... They were committed to their care; they delivered them out on occasion, and their business was to see that they were returned when they had done their use and service: and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices; which were used in meat offerings, drink offerings, &c. see Ch1 26:20 under the second temple, Ahiah was over the libations or drink offerings (x). (x) Ibid. (Misn. Shekalim, c. 5. sect. 1.)

1 Chronicles 9:26

The People of Jerusalem

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Berean Standard Bible

But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.

American Standard Version (1901)

for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.

Bible in Basic English

For the four chief door-keepers, who were Levites, had a special position, looking after the rooms and the store-houses of the house of God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

To these four Levites were committed the whole number of the porters, and they were over the chambers, and treasures, of the house of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

The four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were given the responsibility of looking after the rooms and treasuries in the house of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

For these foure chiefe porters were in perpetuall office, and were of the Leuites and had charge of the chambers, and of the treasures in the house of God.

King James (Authorized) Version

For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.

Translation for Translators

There were four descendants of Levi who worked every day, and they supervised the gatekeepers. They also took care of the rooms and treasures in the Sacred Tent of God.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the four leaders of the gatekeepers, who were Levites, were assigned to guard the rooms and storerooms in the house of God.

Noah Webster Bible

For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.

World English Bible

for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the rooms and over the treasuries in God’s house.

Young's Literal Translation

For in office [are] the four chiefs of the gatekeepers, they are Levites, and they have been over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God,

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

1 Chronicles 9:26

Verse

Context

The People of Jerusalem

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 9:26

The People of Jerusalem

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary