1 Chronicles 9:23 bbe — So they and their sons had the care of the doors of the house of the Lord, the house of the Tent, as watchers.

Bible in Basic English

"So they and their sons had the care of the doors of the house of the Lord, the house of the Tent, as watchers."

— 1 Chronicles 9:23, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

20

In the past Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, had been ruler over them; may the Lord be with him!

21

Zechariah, the son of Meshelemiah, was keeper of the door of the Tent of meeting.

22

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.

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So they and their sons had the care of the doors of the house of the Lord, the house of the Tent, as watchers.

24

There were keepers of the doors on the four sides, to the east, west, north, and south.

25

And their brothers, in the country places where they were living, were to come in every seven days to be with them from time to time.

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For the four chief door-keepers, who were Levites, had a special position, looking after the rooms and the store-houses of the house of God.

1 Chronicles 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:23 say?
1 Chronicles 9:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So they and their sons had the care of the doors of the house of the Lord, the house of the Tent, as watchers.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:23 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 23.
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 9:23.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:23 in?
1 Chronicles 9:23 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 9:23?
1 Chronicles 9:23 reads (BBE): “So they and their sons had the care of the doors of the house of the Lord, the house of the Tent, as watchers.” 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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