1 Chronicles 9:26 cpdv — To these four Levites were entrusted the entire number of the gatekeepers, and they were over the chambers and storehou…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"To these four Levites were entrusted the entire number of the gatekeepers, and they were over the chambers and storehouses of the house of the Lord. "

— 1 Chronicles 9:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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.

25

Now their brothers were staying in the villages, and they arrived on their Sabbaths, from time to time.

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To these four Levites were entrusted the entire number of the gatekeepers, and they were over the chambers and storehouses of the house of the Lord.

27

And they remained in their watches, on all sides of the temple of the Lord, so that, when the time had arrived, they might open the gates in the morning.

28

Some from their kindred were also over the vessels of the ministry. For the vessels were both carried in and carried out according to number.

29

Some of them also were entrusted with the equipment of the sanctuary; they were in charge of the fine wheat flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the aromatics.

1 Chronicles 9:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:26 say?
1 Chronicles 9:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “To these four Levites were entrusted the entire number of the gatekeepers, and they were over the chambers and storehouses of the house of the Lord. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:26 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 26.
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 9:26.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:26 in?
1 Chronicles 9:26 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 9:26?
1 Chronicles 9:26 reads (CPDV): “To these four Levites were entrusted the entire number of the gatekeepers, and they were over the chambers and storehouses of the house of the Lord. ” 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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