1 Chronicles 23:26

Translations

Modern

So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”

Traditional

And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.

Literal

And also of the Levites, “No longer shall they carry the tabernacle or any of its articles for its service.”

Latin

Nec erit officii Levitarum ut ultra portent tabernaculum et omnia vasa ejus ad ministrandum.

Original

Hebrew

English

So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”

Notes

1 Chronicles 23:24–27

In the census of 1 Chronicles 23:3, individuals were counted at age thirty. However, the registration of the divisions included those who were twenty years old or older (see Numbers 1:3). The age for starting Levitical service seemed to change over time based on need.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Numbers 4:5
Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it.
Numbers 7:9
But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.
Numbers 4:15
When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting.
Numbers 4:49
At the LORD’s command through Moses they were numbered, and each one was assigned his work and burden, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

People

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Merari, Merarite Priests and Levites Tribe of Levi

Topics

Levites: Functions of had Charge of the Temple The Levites: David: Made Them Serve from Twenty on Account of the Lightness of The Levites: Services of Conducting the Sacred Music

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