1 Chronicles 9:18 nasb — being stationed until now at the king's gate to the east). These were the gatekeepers for the camp of the sons of Levi.

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"being stationed until now at the king's gate to the east). These were the gatekeepers for the camp of the sons of Levi."

— 1 Chronicles 9:18, NASB

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

and Bakbakkar, Heresh and Galal and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,

and Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

Now the gatekeepers were Shallum and Akkub and Talmon and Ahiman and their relatives (Shallum the chief

being stationed until now at the king's gate to the east). These were the gatekeepers for the camp of the sons of Levi.

Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives of his father's house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent; and their fathers had been over the camp of the LORD, keepers of the entrance.

Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them previously, and the LORD was with him.

Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was gatekeeper of the entrance of the tent of meeting.

1 Chronicles 9:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:18 say?

1 Chronicles 9:18 in the NASB reads: “being stationed until now at the king's gate to the east). These were the gatekeepers for the camp of the sons of Levi.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 9:18 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 9:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 18.

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 9:18.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:18 in?

1 Chronicles 9:18 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 9:18?

1 Chronicles 9:18 reads (NASB): “being stationed until now at the king's gate to the east). These were the gatekeepers for the camp of the sons of Levi.” 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.

1 Chronicles 9:18 nasb — being stationed until now at the king's gate to the east). These were the gatekeepers for the camp of the sons of Levi.

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