1 Chronicles 23:26 nasb — "Also, the Levites will no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its utensils for its service."

NASB

""Also, the Levites will no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its utensils for its service.""

— 1 Chronicles 23:26, NASB

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1 Chronicles 23 — Context

23

The sons of Mushi were three: Mahli, Eder and Jeremoth.

24

These were the sons of Levi according to their fathers' households, even the heads of the fathers' households of those of them who were counted, in the number of names by their census, doing the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from twenty years old and upward.

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For David said, "The LORD God of Israel has given rest to His people, and He dwells in Jerusalem forever.

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"Also, the Levites will no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its utensils for its service."

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For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered from twenty years old and upward.

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For their office is to assist the sons of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts and in the chambers and in the purifying of all holy things, even the work of the service of the house of God,

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and with the showbread, and the fine flour for a grain offering, and unleavened wafers, or what is baked in the pan or what is well-mixed, and all measures of volume and size.

1 Chronicles 23:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 23:26 say?
1 Chronicles 23:26 in the NASB reads: “"Also, the Levites will no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its utensils for its service."”
Where is 1 Chronicles 23:26 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 23:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 26.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 23:26.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 23:26 in?
1 Chronicles 23:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 23:26?
1 Chronicles 23:26 reads (NASB): “"Also, the Levites will no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its utensils for its service."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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