Translations
Modern
Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.
Traditional
And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.
Literal
And their brothers in their villages were to come in for seven days from time to time with these.
Latin
Fratres autem eorum in viculis morabantur, et veniebant in sabbatis suis de tempore usque ad tempus.
Original
Hebrew
English
Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.
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