1 Chronicles 23:4 net — David said,“Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the LORD’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;

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"David said,“Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the LORD’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;"

— 1 Chronicles 23:4, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 23 — Context

1

David Organizes the Levites When David was old and approaching the end of his life, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

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David assembled all the leaders of Israel, along with the priests and the Levites.

3

The Levites who were thirty years old and up were counted; there were 38,000 men.

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David said,“Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the LORD’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;

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4,000 are to be gatekeepers; and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I supplied for worship.”

6

David divided them into groups corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

7

The Gershonites included Ladan and Shimei.

1 Chronicles 23:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 23:4 say?
1 Chronicles 23:4 in the NET Bible reads: “David said,“Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the LORD’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;”
Where is 1 Chronicles 23:4 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 23:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 4.
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 23:4.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 23:4 in?
1 Chronicles 23:4 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 23:4?
1 Chronicles 23:4 reads (NET): “David said,“Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the LORD’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;” 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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