1 Chronicles 9:28
1 Chronicles 9:28 in Multiple Translations
Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out.
And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.
And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.
Certain of them had the care of the vessels used in worship, to keep an account of them when they came in and when they were taken out again.
Some of the gatekeepers were responsible for the articles that were used in worship services. They counted what was brought in and what was taken out.
And certaine of them had the rule of the ministring vessels: for they brought them in by tale, and brought them out by tale.
And [some] of them [are] over the vessels of service, for by number they bring them in, and by number they take them out.
Certain of them were in charge of the vessels of service, for these were brought in by count, and these were taken out by count.
And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by number.
And some of their stock had the charge of the vessels for the ministry: for the vessels were both brought in and carried out by number.
Some of the gatekeepers took care of the articles that were used in worship. They also took care of the flour, wine, olive oil, incense, and spices that were used in the sacrifices.
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1 Chronicles 9:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מֵ/הֶ֖ם
עַל
כְּלֵ֣י
הָ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
כִּֽי
בְ/מִסְפָּ֣ר
יְבִיא֔וּ/ם
וּ/בְ/מִסְפָּ֖ר
יוֹצִיאֽוּ/ם
וּ/מֵ/הֶ֖ם
Conj | Prep | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כְּלֵ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
הָ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
Art | N-fs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בְ/מִסְפָּ֣ר
miçpâr
H4557
number
Prep | N-ms
יְבִיא֔וּ/ם
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וּ/בְ/מִסְפָּ֖ר
miçpâr
H4557
number
Conj | Prep | N-ms
יוֹצִיאֽוּ/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:28
וּ/מֵ/הֶ֖ם
""
Conj | Prep | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כְּלֵ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
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.
הָ/עֲבוֹדָ֑ה
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
Art | N-fs
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.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בְ/מִסְפָּ֣ר
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
יְבִיא֔וּ/ם
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וּ/בְ/מִסְפָּ֖ר
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
יוֹצִיאֽוּ/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:28
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Context — The People of Jerusalem
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.
28Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out.
29Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. 30And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 13:4–5 | Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 12:44 | And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 26:22–26 | the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. |
| 4 | Numbers 23:25–27 | Now Balak said to Balaam, “Then neither curse them at all nor bless them at all!” But Balaam replied, “Did I not tell you that whatever the LORD says, I must do?” “Please come,” said Balak, “I will take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God that you curse them for me from there.” |
| 5 | Ezra 8:25–30 | and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, 20 gold bowls valued at 1,000 darics, and two articles of fine polished bronze, as precious as gold. Then I told them, “You are holy to the LORD, and these articles are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the LORD, the God of your fathers. Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.” So the priests and Levites took charge of the silver and gold and sacred articles that had been weighed out to be taken to the house of our God in Jerusalem. |
1 Chronicles 9:28 Summary
[This verse is talking about the people who were in charge of taking care of the special things used in worship at the temple. They made sure everything was counted and in its right place, kind of like how we take care of our own special belongings. This reminds us that our worship should be done with intention and care, just like the Israelites did in Exodus 40:16-38. By being mindful of the details, we can show our love and reverence for God, just like the Levites did in 1 Chronicles 9:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be in charge of the articles used in worship?
According to 1 Chronicles 9:28, being in charge of the articles used in worship means to count and manage the items used for worship, ensuring they are properly cared for and accounted for, as seen in the responsibilities of the Levites in Numbers 3:6-10 and 1 Chronicles 6:48.
Why was it important to count the articles used in worship?
Counting the articles used in worship was important to ensure that nothing was lost, stolen, or misplaced, as the items used in worship were considered sacred and set apart for God's service, as seen in Exodus 30:26-30 and Leviticus 8:10-12.
How does this verse relate to our worship today?
This verse reminds us that our worship should be intentional and reverent, with attention to detail and a focus on honoring God, as seen in Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15-16.
What can we learn from the example of the Levites in this verse?
We can learn the importance of faithfulness, responsibility, and attention to detail in our service to God, as seen in the example of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 9:28 and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 25:14-30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show reverence and care for the things of God in my own life?
- How can I apply the principle of being a good steward of the resources God has given me, as seen in the example of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 9:28?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to be more intentional and mindful of my worship and service to God?
- How can I cultivate a sense of reverence and awe in my worship, as seen in the example of the Israelites in Exodus 40:34-38?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:28
And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:28
And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:28
(28) The care of the sacred vessels of gold and silver. These were counted when brought out of the store rooms, and when replaced, to make sure that none was purloined. (Comp. Ezra 8:20 et seq.) Tale.—“Reckoning,” “number.:”— “ And every shepherd tells his tale Under the hawthorn in the dale.” Literally, for by number they used to bring them in (to the sanctuary), and by number they used to take them out.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:28
28, 29. Duties of the Levites 28. And certain of them] The reference is to the Levites. The contents of 1 Chronicles 9:28-29 clearly refer to Levitical duties (cp. 1 Chronicles 23:29), and the transition from porters to Levites is made easier by the fact that the four porters last mentioned (1 Chronicles 9:26-27) are Levites. the ministering vessels] R.V. the vessels of service. that they should bring them in and out by tale] R.V. for by tale were they brought in and by tale were they taken out.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 9:28
By tale - literally, “by number.” The vessels for service taken out of the treasury were counted, that the same number should be returned to the treasury after the service was over,
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:28
28. The ministering vessels — As these seem to be distinguished from the ordinary vessels of the sanctuary mentioned in the next verse, they are understood by Bertheau and Keil to be the peculiarly
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:28
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Leadership Qualities of Nehemiah by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the leadership qualities of Nehemiah, highlighting his deep concern for the people and the state of Jerusalem, which ignited a burden in his heart. Nehemiah's |
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Through the Bible - 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Chronicles, specifically the first nine chapters. The speaker mentions that these chapters provide a list of people who were take |