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1 Chronicles 9

1 Chronicles 9:27

The People of Jerusalem · 1 Chronicles 9:1–34
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Translations

Modern
They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.
Traditional
And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
Literal
And around the house of God they lodged, because on them was the watch. And they were over the opening morning by morning.
Latin
Per gyrum quoque templi Domini morabantur in custodiis suis: ut cum tempus fuisset, ipsi mane aperirent fores.

Original

Hebrew
English
They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.

Notes

1 Chronicles 9:1–34

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

Ancestors of Jesus

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Shallum

Topics

Levites: Custodians and Administrators of the Tithes and Other offerings Levites: Functions of had Charge of the Temple Levites: Lodged in the Chambers of the Temple Porters: Guards at the City Gates, the Doors of the King's Palace, and Doors of the Temple Porters: Lodged Round About the Temple in Order to be Present for Opening the Doors The Levites: While in Attendance Lodged Around the Temple