1 Chronicles 9:24 asv — On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

American Standard Version

"On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south. "

— 1 Chronicles 9:24, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tent of meeting.

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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.

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So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of Jehovah, even the house of the tent, by wards.

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On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

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And their brethren, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:

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for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.

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And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.

1 Chronicles 9:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 9:24 say?
1 Chronicles 9:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:24 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 24.
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 9:24.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:24 in?
1 Chronicles 9:24 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 9:24?
1 Chronicles 9:24 reads (ASV): “On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south. ” 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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