1 Chronicles 9:22 kjva — All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their geneal…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office."

— 1 Chronicles 9:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 9:22 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.”

  • ASV

    “All these that were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their office of trust. ”

  • WEB

    “All these who were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their office of trust.”

  • NET

    “All those selected to be gatekeepers at the entrances numbered 212. Their names were recorded in the genealogical records of their settlements. David and Samuel the prophet had appointed them to their positions.”

  • DRB

    “All these that were chosen to be porters at the gates, were two hundred and twelve: the they were registered in their proper towns: whom David and Samuel the seer appointed in their trust.”

  • BBE

    “There were two hundred and twelve whose business it was to keep the doorway. These were listed by families in the country places where they were living, whom David and Samuel the seer put in their responsible positions.”

1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the Lord, were keepers of the entry.

20

And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the Lord was with him.

21

And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

22

All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.

23

So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the Lord, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.

24

In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

25

And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.

1 Chronicles 9:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:22 say?
1 Chronicles 9:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:22 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 22.
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 9:22.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:22 in?
1 Chronicles 9:22 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 9:22?
1 Chronicles 9:22 reads (KJVA): “All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.” 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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