Translations
Modern
The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.
Traditional
In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
Literal
On the four sides were the gatekeepers: The east, west, north, and south.
Latin
Per quatuor ventos erant ostiarii: id est, ad orientem, et ad occidentem, et ad aquilonem, et ad austrum.
Original
Hebrew
English
The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.
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
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