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The Darby Translation
1 Chronicles 9:26
For in their trust these four were the chief doorkeepers: they were Levites; and they were over the chambers and over the treasuries of the house of God;
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Christian Standard Bible®
but the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of God’s temple.
but the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of God’s temple.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
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.
King James Version
For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
English Standard Version
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted to be over the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted to be over the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
New Century Version
Because they were dependable, four gatekeepers were made the leaders of all the gatekeepers. They were Levites, and they were responsible for the rooms and treasures in the Temple of God.
Because they were dependable, four gatekeepers were made the leaders of all the gatekeepers. They were Levites, and they were responsible for the rooms and treasures in the Temple of God.
New English Translation
The four head gatekeepers, who were Levites, were assigned to guard the storerooms and treasuries in God's sanctuary.
The four head gatekeepers, who were Levites, were assigned to guard the storerooms and treasuries in God's sanctuary.
Amplified Bible
for these Levites, the four chief gatekeepers, had an official duty, and were in charge of the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
for these Levites, the four chief gatekeepers, had an official duty, and were in charge of the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
New American Standard Bible
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, served in an official capacity, and were in charge of the chambers and in charge of the treasuries in the house of God.
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, served in an official capacity, and were in charge of the chambers and in charge of the treasuries in the house of God.
World English Bible
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.
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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For these foure chiefe porters were in perpetuall office, and were of the Leuites and had charge of the chambers, and of the treasures in the house of God.
For these foure chiefe porters were in perpetuall office, and were of the Leuites and had charge of the chambers, and of the treasures in the house of God.
Legacy Standard Bible
for the four chief gatekeepers who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
for the four chief gatekeepers who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
Berean Standard Bible
But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.
But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.
Contemporary English Version
The four full-time guards were Levites, and they supervised the other guards and were responsible for the rooms in the temple and the supplies kept there.
The four full-time guards were Levites, and they supervised the other guards and were responsible for the rooms in the temple and the supplies kept there.
Complete Jewish Bible
For the four chief gatekeepers were on permanent duty; they were the L'vi'im in charge of accommodations and supplies in the house of God.
For the four chief gatekeepers were on permanent duty; they were the L'vi'im in charge of accommodations and supplies in the house of God.
Easy-to-Read Version
There were four gatekeepers who were the leaders of all the gatekeepers. They were Levites. They had the job of caring for the rooms and treasures in God's Temple.
There were four gatekeepers who were the leaders of all the gatekeepers. They were Levites. They had the job of caring for the rooms and treasures in God's Temple.
George Lamsa Translation
For these Levites were in their set office, and were in charge of the four gates in the four directions; and stood on guard, and were over the work and over the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
For these Levites were in their set office, and were in charge of the four gates in the four directions; and stood on guard, and were over the work and over the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
Good News Translation
The four chief guards were Levites and had the final responsibility. They were also responsible for the rooms in the Temple and for the supplies kept there.
The four chief guards were Levites and had the final responsibility. They were also responsible for the rooms in the Temple and for the supplies kept there.
Lexham English Bible
For the four mighty gatekeepers, they who were Levites, were entrusted and were over the chambers and over the storerooms of the house of God.
For the four mighty gatekeepers, they who were Levites, were entrusted and were over the chambers and over the storerooms of the house of God.
Literal Translation
For they were in faithfulness, the four chiefs of the gatekeepers; they were Levites and were over the rooms, and over the treasuries of the house of God.
For they were in faithfulness, the four chiefs of the gatekeepers; they were Levites and were over the rooms, and over the treasuries of the house of God.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
for vnto these foure maner of chefe dorrkepers were the Leuites committed. And they had the ouersight of the chestes and treasures in ye house of God.
for vnto these foure maner of chefe dorrkepers were the Leuites committed. And they had the ouersight of the chestes and treasures in ye house of God.
American Standard Version
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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
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.
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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For the Leuites which had the ouersight of the vestries and treasures of the house of God, were vnder the custody of foure notable porters.
For the Leuites which had the ouersight of the vestries and treasures of the house of God, were vnder the custody of foure notable porters.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
for the four chief porters were in a set office. These were the Levites. They were also over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
for the four chief porters were in a set office. These were the Levites. They were also over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
King James Version (1611)
For these Leuites, the foure chiefe porters, were in their set office, and were ouer the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
For these Leuites, the foure chiefe porters, were in their set office, and were ouer the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
For four strong men have the charge of the gates; and the Levites were over the chambers, and they keep watch over the treasures of the house of God.
For four strong men have the charge of the gates; and the Levites were over the chambers, and they keep watch over the treasures of the house of God.
English Revised Version
for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in a set office, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in a set office, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Al the noumbre of porteris was bitakun to these foure dekenes, and thei kepten the chaumbris, and the tresours of the hows of the Lord.
Al the noumbre of porteris was bitakun to these foure dekenes, and thei kepten the chaumbris, and the tresours of the hows of the Lord.
Update Bible Version
for the four leading porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
for the four leading porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
Webster's Bible Translation
For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in [their] set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in [their] set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
New King James Version
For in this trusted office were four chief gatekeepers; they were Levites. And they had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
For in this trusted office were four chief gatekeepers; they were Levites. And they had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
New Living Translation
The four chief gatekeepers, all Levites, were trusted officials, for they were responsible for the rooms and treasuries at the house of God.
The four chief gatekeepers, all Levites, were trusted officials, for they were responsible for the rooms and treasuries at the house of God.
New Life Bible
For the four head men who were gate-keepers were Levites and were in a place of trust. They watched over the rooms and the riches in the house of God.
For the four head men who were gate-keepers were Levites and were in a place of trust. They watched over the rooms and the riches in the house of God.
New Revised Standard
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in charge of the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in charge of the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, in trust, were four mighty men of the keepers of the gates, the same, were Levites, - and they were over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God.
For, in trust, were four mighty men of the keepers of the gates, the same, were Levites, - and they were over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
To these four Levites were committed the whole number of the porters, and they were over the chambers, and treasures, of the house of the Lord.
To these four Levites were committed the whole number of the porters, and they were over the chambers, and treasures, of the house of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in charge of the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in charge of the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.
Young's Literal Translation
For in office [are] the four chiefs of the gatekeepers, they are Levites, and they have been over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God,
For in office [are] the four chiefs of the gatekeepers, they are Levites, and they have been over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God,
THE MESSAGE
Being Levites, they were responsible for the security of all supplies and valuables in the house of God. They kept watch all through the night and had the key to open the doors each morning. Some were in charge of the articles used in The Temple worship—they counted them both when they brought them in and when they took them out. Others were in charge of supplies in the sanctuary—flour, wine, oil, incense, and spices. And some of the priests were assigned to mixing the oils for the perfume. The Levite Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for baking the bread for the services of worship. Some of the brothers, sons of the Kohathites, were assigned to preparing the bread set out on the table each Sabbath.
Being Levites, they were responsible for the security of all supplies and valuables in the house of God. They kept watch all through the night and had the key to open the doors each morning. Some were in charge of the articles used in The Temple worship—they counted them both when they brought them in and when they took them out. Others were in charge of supplies in the sanctuary—flour, wine, oil, incense, and spices. And some of the priests were assigned to mixing the oils for the perfume. The Levite Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for baking the bread for the services of worship. Some of the brothers, sons of the Kohathites, were assigned to preparing the bread set out on the table each Sabbath.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
for the four chief gatekeepers who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
for the four chief gatekeepers who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
Contextual Overview
14 And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari; 15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal; and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; 16 and Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites. 17 And the doorkeepers: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren; Shallum was the chief. 18 And they have been hitherto in the king's gate eastward: they were the doorkeepers in the camps of the children of Levi. 19 And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent, and their fathers, set over the camp of Jehovah, were keepers of the entrance. 20 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them formerly; Jehovah was with him. 21 Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was doorkeeper at the entrance to the tent of meeting. 22 All these chosen to be doorkeepers at the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were registered by genealogy according to their villages: David and Samuel the seer had instituted them in their trust. 23 And they and their sons were at the gates of the house of Jehovah, the house of the tent, to keep watch there.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
set office: or, trust
chambers: or, storehouses, treasuries. 1 Chronicles 26:20-27, 2 Chronicles 31:5-12, Nehemiah 10:38, Nehemiah 10:39, Nehemiah 13:5
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 6:5 - built 1 Chronicles 9:22 - set office 1 Chronicles 9:31 - set office 1 Chronicles 28:11 - the treasuries Nehemiah 12:44 - chambers Jeremiah 35:2 - into one Ezekiel 40:7 - General Ezekiel 40:17 - there were Ezekiel 45:5 - for a possession John 8:20 - in the treasury
Cross-References
Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.
Genesis 9:3
Every moving thing that liveth shall be food for you: as the green herb I give you everything.
Every moving thing that liveth shall be food for you: as the green herb I give you everything.
Genesis 9:10
and with every living soul which is with you, fowl as well as cattle, and all the animals of the earth with you, of all that has gone out of the ark—every animal of the earth.
and with every living soul which is with you, fowl as well as cattle, and all the animals of the earth with you, of all that has gone out of the ark—every animal of the earth.
Genesis 9:23
And Shem and Japheth took the upper garment and both laid [it] upon their shoulders, and went backwards, and covered the nakedness of their father. And their faces were turned away, that they saw not their father's nakedness.
And Shem and Japheth took the upper garment and both laid [it] upon their shoulders, and went backwards, and covered the nakedness of their father. And their faces were turned away, that they saw not their father's nakedness.
Genesis 9:26
And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem, And let Canaan be his bondman.
And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem, And let Canaan be his bondman.
Genesis 27:37
And Isaac answered and said to Esau, Behold, I have made him lord over thee, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants, and with corn and new wine have I supplied him—and what can I do now for thee, my son?
And Isaac answered and said to Esau, Behold, I have made him lord over thee, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants, and with corn and new wine have I supplied him—and what can I do now for thee, my son?
Genesis 27:40
And by thy sword shalt thou live; And thou shalt serve thy brother; And it shall come to pass when thou rovest about, That thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
And by thy sword shalt thou live; And thou shalt serve thy brother; And it shall come to pass when thou rovest about, That thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
Deuteronomy 33:26
There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens to thy help, And in his majesty, upon the clouds.
There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens to thy help, And in his majesty, upon the clouds.
Psalms 144:15
Blessed the people that is in such a case! Blessed the people whose God is Jehovah!
Blessed the people that is in such a case! Blessed the people whose God is Jehovah!
Romans 9:5
whose [are] the fathers; and of whom, as according to flesh, [is] the Christ, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
whose [are] the fathers; and of whom, as according to flesh, [is] the Christ, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office,.... The four chief porters who were over all the two hundred and twelve, and had one over them, 1 Chronicles 9:17, these were never changed, nor went into the country villages; but were always upon the spot, and in their office, superintending the rest:
and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God; see
1 Chronicles 26:20.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Rather, “For the four chief porters, who were themselves Levites, were in trust, who also had the charge of the chambers, etc.” A contrast seems intended between the four chief porters, whose charge was constant, and the remainder, who kept watch by turns.
