1 Chronicles 9:21 cpdv — But Zechariah, the son of Meshelemiah, was the keeper of the gate of the tabernacle of the testimony.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Zechariah, the son of Meshelemiah, was the keeper of the gate of the tabernacle of the testimony. "

— 1 Chronicles 9:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

18

For until that time, at the gate of the king to the east, the sons of Levi served in their turns.

19

Truly, Shallum, the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, with his brothers and his father’s house, these Korahites, were over the works of the ministry of keeping the vestibules of the tabernacle. And their families, in turns, were keepers of the entrance to the camp of the Lord.

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Now Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, was their ruler before the Lord.

21

But Zechariah, the son of Meshelemiah, was the keeper of the gate of the tabernacle of the testimony.

22

All these, chosen as porters for the gates, were two hundred twelve. And they were recorded in their own towns, those whom David, and the seer Samuel, appointed, in their faith,

23

as with them, so also with their sons, at the gates of the house of the Lord and the tabernacle, by their turns.

24

At the four directions, there were gatekeepers, that is, at the east, and at the west, and at the north, and at the south.

1 Chronicles 9:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:21 say?
1 Chronicles 9:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Zechariah, the son of Meshelemiah, was the keeper of the gate of the tabernacle of the testimony. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:21 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 21.
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 9:21.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:21 in?
1 Chronicles 9:21 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 9:21?
1 Chronicles 9:21 reads (CPDV): “But Zechariah, the son of Meshelemiah, was the keeper of the gate of the tabernacle of the testimony. ” 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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