1 Chronicles 9:28 bbe — Certain of them had the care of the vessels used in worship, to keep an account of them when they came in and when they…

Bible in Basic English

"Certain of them had the care of the vessels used in worship, to keep an account of them when they came in and when they were taken out again."

— 1 Chronicles 9:28, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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.

26

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.

27

Their sleeping-rooms were round the house of God, for they had the care of it, and were responsible for opening it morning by morning.

28

Certain of them had the care of the vessels used in worship, to keep an account of them when they came in and when they were taken out again.

29

And some of them were responsible for the holy things and for the vessels of the holy place, and the meal and the wine and the oil and the perfume and the spices.

30

And some of the sons of the priests were responsible for crushing the spices.

31

And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for cooking the flat cakes.

1 Chronicles 9:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:28 say?
1 Chronicles 9:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Certain of them had the care of the vessels used in worship, to keep an account of them when they came in and when they were taken out again.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:28 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 28.
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 9:28.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:28 in?
1 Chronicles 9:28 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 9:28?
1 Chronicles 9:28 reads (BBE): “Certain of them had the care of the vessels used in worship, to keep an account of them when they came in and when they were taken out again.” 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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