Translations
Modern
So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent.
Traditional
So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the Lord, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.
Literal
And they and their children were over the gates of the house of YHWH, even of the house of the tabernacle, by watches.
Latin
…tam ipsos quam filios eorum, in ostiis domus Domini et in tabernaculo vicibus suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent.
Notes
The Chronicler explains how people and institutions returning from the exile in Babylon connected with the past. The Levites and priests are important in this summary of Israel. The Chronicler believes they were central to the nation's organization. They were vital to Israel's success as a nation with God as king. The Chronicler used ancient records from Moses and David (1 Chronicles 9:19–22) to describe each group's homeland and rank.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Samuel (Person) Shallum Tabernacle
Topics
Porters: Guards at the City Gates, the Doors of the King's Palace, and Doors of the Temple The Levites: Services of Keeping the Gates of the Temple