1 Chronicles 26:20

Translations

Modern

Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.

Traditional

And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

Literal

And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasuries of the house of God and over the treasuries of the holy things.

Latin

Porro Achias erat super thesauros domus Dei, et vasa sanctorum.

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Hebrew

English

Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.

Notes

1 Chronicles 26:20–32

As Solomon prepared to become king, David appointed officials to organize the Levitical orders at the end of his reign. These officers included treasurers, administrators, and judges who were part of the government.

Theme notes and profiles

David

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People

Ahijah: Levite in charge of the treasuries of the temple Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Ahijah Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Gershon, Gershonites Merari, Merarite Offerings and Sacrifices Priests and Levites Treasurer

Topics

Ahijah: A Levite Who Was Treasurer in the Tabernacle Dedication: Things Dedicated to God: Levites Place Over The Levites: Services of Keeping Sacred Treasures Treasure-Houses: Priests and Levites in Charge of Treasure-Houses: Under the Charge of the Levites

1 Chronicles 26:20

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