1 Chronicles 9:32

Verse

Some of their Kohathite brothers were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.

American Standard Version (1901)

And some of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the showbread, to prepare it every sabbath.

And some of their brothers, sons of the Kohathites, were responsible for the holy bread which was put in order before the Lord, to get it ready every Sabbath.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And some of the sons of Caath their brethren, were over the leaves of proposition, to prepare always new for every sabbath.

Free Bible Version

Other Kohathites were in charge of preparing the bread set out on the table every Sabbath.

Geneva Bible 1599

And other of their brethren the sonnes of Kohath had the ouersight of the shewbread to prepare it euery Sabbath.

King James (Authorized) Version

And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath.

Translation for Translators

Some of the gatekeepers who were descended from Kohath prepared the freshly baked loaves of sacred bread that were placed on the table inside the Sacred Tent every Sabbath/rest day.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Some of their brothers, descendants of the Kohathites, were in charge of the bread of the presence, to prepare it every Sabbath.

Noah Webster Bible

And others of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the show-bread, to prepare it every sabbath.

World English Bible

Some of their brothers, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the show bread, to prepare it every Sabbath.

Young's Literal Translation

And of the sons of the Kohathite, [some] of their brethren [are] over the bread of the arrangement, to prepare [it] sabbath by sabbath.

Context

The People of Jerusalem

³¹A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.³²Some of their Kohathite brothers were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.

Summary

This verse highlights the duties of the Levites in the tabernacle, specifically mentioning their responsibility for baking the showbread. The showbread was an important part of the tabernacle rituals, symbolizing God's provision and the sustenance He provides for His people. The Levites' faithfulness in carrying out this task demonstrates their commitment to serving God and the community. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring God through obedience and fulfilling one's designated roles within the worship of the Lord.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

9:32 bread to be set on the table each Sabbath day: See Exod 25:23-30.