1 Chronicles 9:20 nasb — Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them previously, and the LORD was with him.

NASB

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

— 1 Chronicles 9:20, NASB

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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All these who were chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds were 212. These were enrolled by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer appointed in their office of trust.

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So they and their sons had charge of the gates of the house of the LORD, even the house of the tent, as guards.

1 Chronicles 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:20 say?
1 Chronicles 9:20 in the NASB reads: “Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them previously, and the LORD was with him.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:20 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 20.
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 9:20.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:20 in?
1 Chronicles 9:20 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 9:20?
1 Chronicles 9:20 reads (NASB): “Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them previously, and the LORD was with him.” 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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