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Verse 9

1 Chronicles 9:30

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.

American Standard Version (1901)

And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.

Bible in Basic English

And some of the sons of the priests were responsible for crushing the spices.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the sons of the priests made the ointments of the spices.

Free Bible Version

(However, some of the priests were in charge of mixing the spices.)

Geneva Bible 1599

And certaine of the sonnes of the Priestes made oyntments of sweete odours.

King James (Authorized) Version

And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.

Translation for Translators

But some of the priests had the work of mixing the spices.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Some of the priests' sons mixed the spices.

Noah Webster Bible

And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.

World English Bible

Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices.

Young's Literal Translation

And [some] of the sons of the priests are mixing the mixture for spices.

Context

The People of Jerusalem

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.

Summary

This verse mentions the duties of some Levites who were responsible for baking the bread for the temple of the Lord. It highlights the importance of their service in maintaining the daily provisions needed for the temple rituals. The mention of these specific tasks underscores the meticulous organization and dedication required for the worship practices in the Old Testament. It also serves as a reminder of the significance of even seemingly mundane tasks when done in service to God and His house.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The sons of the priests made the ointment - Only the priests were permitted to make this ointment; all others were forbidden to do it on pain of death; see Exo 30:34-38 (note), and the notes there.

1 Chronicles 9:30

The People of Jerusalem

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.

American Standard Version (1901)

And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.

Bible in Basic English

And some of the sons of the priests were responsible for crushing the spices.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the sons of the priests made the ointments of the spices.

Free Bible Version

(However, some of the priests were in charge of mixing the spices.)

Geneva Bible 1599

And certaine of the sonnes of the Priestes made oyntments of sweete odours.

King James (Authorized) Version

And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.

Translation for Translators

But some of the priests had the work of mixing the spices.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Some of the priests' sons mixed the spices.

Noah Webster Bible

And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.

World English Bible

Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices.

Young's Literal Translation

And [some] of the sons of the priests are mixing the mixture for spices.