1 Chronicles 9:24 kjv — In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

King James Version

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

— 1 Chronicles 9:24, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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.

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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.

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For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.

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

1 Chronicles 9:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 9:24 say?
1 Chronicles 9:24 in the King James Version reads: “In four quarters 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 (KJV): “In four quarters 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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