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1 Chronicles 26:17
Six Levites stood guard every day at the East Gate. Four Levites stood guard every day at the North Gate. Four Levites stood guard at the South Gate. And two Levites guarded the house where the valuable things were kept.
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Christian Standard Bible®
There were six Levites each day on the east, four each day on the north, four each day on the south, and two pair at the storehouses.
There were six Levites each day on the east, four each day on the north, four each day on the south, and two pair at the storehouses.
Hebrew Names Version
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
King James Version
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
English Standard Version
On the east there were six each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the gatehouse.
On the east there were six each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the gatehouse.
New Century Version
Six Levites stood guard every day at the East Gate; four Levites stood guard every day at the North Gate; four Levites stood guard every day at the South Gate; and two Levites at a time guarded the storehouse.
Six Levites stood guard every day at the East Gate; four Levites stood guard every day at the North Gate; four Levites stood guard every day at the South Gate; and two Levites at a time guarded the storehouse.
New English Translation
Each day there were six Levites posted on the east, four on the north, and four on the south. At the storehouses they were posted in pairs.
Each day there were six Levites posted on the east, four on the north, and four on the south. At the storehouses they were posted in pairs.
Amplified Bible
On the east were six Levites, on the north four a day, on the south four a day, and two by two at the storehouse.
On the east were six Levites, on the north four a day, on the south four a day, and two by two at the storehouse.
New American Standard Bible
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.
World English Bible
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Eastward were sixe Leuites, & Northwarde foure a day, and Southward foure a day, & toward Asuppim two and two.
Eastward were sixe Leuites, & Northwarde foure a day, and Southward foure a day, & toward Asuppim two and two.
Legacy Standard Bible
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storerooms two by two.
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storerooms two by two.
Berean Standard Bible
Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.
Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.
Contemporary English Version
Each day six guards were on duty on the east side of the temple, four were on duty on the north side, and four were on duty on the south side. Two guards were stationed at each of the two storerooms,
Each day six guards were on duty on the east side of the temple, four were on duty on the north side, and four were on duty on the south side. Two guards were stationed at each of the two storerooms,
Complete Jewish Bible
For the east there were six L'vi'im, for the north four a day, for the south four a day, for the Storehouse two and two,
For the east there were six L'vi'im, for the north four a day, for the south four a day, for the Storehouse two and two,
Darby Translation
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and in the storehouse two [and] two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and in the storehouse two [and] two.
George Lamsa Translation
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the porches two by two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the porches two by two.
Good News Translation
On the east, six guards were on duty each day, on the north, four, and on the south, four. Four guards were stationed at the storerooms daily, two at each storeroom.
On the east, six guards were on duty each day, on the north, four, and on the south, four. Four guards were stationed at the storerooms daily, two at each storeroom.
Lexham English Bible
To the east, six Levites; to the north, four daily; to the south, four daily; and at the storerooms, two by two.
To the east, six Levites; to the north, four daily; to the south, four daily; and at the storerooms, two by two.
Literal Translation
Eastward were six Levites, northward, four a day; southward, four a day, and toward the storehouse, two by two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward, four a day; southward, four a day, and toward the storehouse, two by two.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Towarde the East were there sixe of the Leuites. Towarde the north foure on ye daie tyme. Towarde the south foure on the daye season likewyse. Besyde Esupim two & two.
Towarde the East were there sixe of the Leuites. Towarde the north foure on ye daie tyme. Towarde the south foure on the daye season likewyse. Besyde Esupim two & two.
American Standard Version
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Bible in Basic English
On the east were six Levites a day, and on the north and the south four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
On the east were six Levites a day, and on the north and the south four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
In the east were sixe Leuites, and toward the north foure a day, toward the south foure a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
In the east were sixe Leuites, and toward the north foure a day, toward the south foure a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the Storehouse two and two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the Storehouse two and two.
King James Version (1611)
Eastward were sixe Leuites, Northward foure a day, Southward foure a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
Eastward were sixe Leuites, Northward foure a day, Southward foure a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Eastward were six watchmen in the day; northward four by the day; southward four by the day; and two at the Esephim,
Eastward were six watchmen in the day; northward four by the day; southward four by the day; and two at the Esephim,
English Revised Version
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Sotheli at the eest weren sixe dekenes, and at the north weren foure bi dai; and at the south also weren foure at the myddai; and, where the counsel was, weren tweyne and tweyne.
Sotheli at the eest weren sixe dekenes, and at the north weren foure bi dai; and at the south also weren foure at the myddai; and, where the counsel was, weren tweyne and tweyne.
Update Bible Version
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
Webster's Bible Translation
Eastward [were] six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and towards Asuppim, two [and] two.
Eastward [were] six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and towards Asuppim, two [and] two.
New King James Version
On the east were six Levites, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, and for the storehouse [fn] two by two.
On the east were six Levites, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, and for the storehouse [fn] two by two.
New Living Translation
Six Levites were assigned each day to the east gate, four to the north gate, four to the south gate, and two pairs at the storehouse.
Six Levites were assigned each day to the east gate, four to the north gate, four to the south gate, and two pairs at the storehouse.
New Life Bible
There were six Levites on the east. There were four each day on the north. There were four each day on the south. There were two at one time at the store-house.
There were six Levites on the east. There were four each day on the north. There were four each day on the south. There were two at one time at the store-house.
New Revised Standard
On the east there were six Levites each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse;
On the east there were six Levites each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse;
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Eastward - daily, were six, - northward - daily, four, southward - daily, four, and, for the stores, two and two.
Eastward - daily, were six, - northward - daily, four, southward - daily, four, and, for the stores, two and two.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now towards the east were six Levites: and towards the north four a day: and towards the south likewise four a day: and where the council was, two and two.
Now towards the east were six Levites: and towards the north four a day: and towards the south likewise four a day: and where the council was, two and two.
Revised Standard Version
On the east there were six each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse;
On the east there were six each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse;
Young's Literal Translation
to the east the Levites [are] six; to the north daily four, to the south daily four, and to the gatherings two by two,
to the east the Levites [are] six; to the north daily four, to the south daily four, and to the gatherings two by two,
THE MESSAGE
The Security Guards The teams of security guards were from the family of Korah: Meshelemiah son of Kore (one of the sons of Asaph). Meshelemiah's sons were Zechariah, the firstborn, followed by Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel, Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai—seven sons. Obed-Edom's sons were Shemaiah, the firstborn, followed by Jehozabad, Joah, Sacar, Nethanel, Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai—God blessed him with eight sons. His son Shemaiah had sons who provided outstanding leadership in the family: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also exceptional. These all came from the line of Obed-Edom—all of them outstanding and strong. There were sixty-two of them. Meshelemiah had eighteen sons and relatives who were outstanding. The sons of Hosah the Merarite were Shimri (he was not the firstborn but his father made him first), then Hilkiah, followed by Tabaliah and Zechariah. Hosah accounted for thirteen. These teams of security guards, supervised by their leaders, kept order in The Temple of God , keeping up the traditions of their ancestors. They were all assigned to their posts by the same method regardless of the prominence of their families—each picked his gate assignment from a hat. Shelemiah was assigned to the East Gate; his son Zechariah, a shrewd counselor, got the North Gate. Obed-Edom got the South Gate; and his sons pulled duty at the storehouse. Shuppim and Hosah were posted to the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the high road. The guards stood shoulder to shoulder: six Levites per day on the east, four per day on the north and on the south, and two at a time at the storehouse. At the open court to the west, four guards were posted on the road and two at the court. These are the teams of security guards from the sons of Korah and Merari. Other Levites were put in charge of the financial affairs of The Temple of God. From the family of Ladan (all Gershonites) came Jehieli, and the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They supervised the finances of the sanctuary of God . From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: Shubael, descended from Gershom the son of Moses, was the chief financial officer. His relatives through Eliezer: his son Rehabiah, his son Jeshaiah, his son Joram, his son Zicri, and his son Shelomith. Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of valuables consecrated by David the king, family heads, and various generals and commanders from the army. They dedicated the plunder that they had gotten in war to the work of the worship of God . In addition, everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah—anything that had been dedicated, ever, was the responsibility of Shelomith and his family. From the family of the Izharites, Kenaniah and sons were appointed as officials and judges responsible for affairs outside the work of worship and sanctuary. From the family of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives—1,700 well-qualified men—were responsible for administration of matters related to the worship of God and the king's work in the territory west of the Jordan. According to the family tree of the Hebronites, Jeriah held pride of place. In the fortieth year of David's reign (his last), the Hebron family tree was researched and outstanding men were found at Jazer in Gilead, namely, Jeriah and 2,700 men of his extended family: David the king made them responsible for administration of matters related to the worship of God and the work of the king in the territory east of the Jordan—the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
The Security Guards The teams of security guards were from the family of Korah: Meshelemiah son of Kore (one of the sons of Asaph). Meshelemiah's sons were Zechariah, the firstborn, followed by Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel, Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai—seven sons. Obed-Edom's sons were Shemaiah, the firstborn, followed by Jehozabad, Joah, Sacar, Nethanel, Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai—God blessed him with eight sons. His son Shemaiah had sons who provided outstanding leadership in the family: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also exceptional. These all came from the line of Obed-Edom—all of them outstanding and strong. There were sixty-two of them. Meshelemiah had eighteen sons and relatives who were outstanding. The sons of Hosah the Merarite were Shimri (he was not the firstborn but his father made him first), then Hilkiah, followed by Tabaliah and Zechariah. Hosah accounted for thirteen. These teams of security guards, supervised by their leaders, kept order in The Temple of God , keeping up the traditions of their ancestors. They were all assigned to their posts by the same method regardless of the prominence of their families—each picked his gate assignment from a hat. Shelemiah was assigned to the East Gate; his son Zechariah, a shrewd counselor, got the North Gate. Obed-Edom got the South Gate; and his sons pulled duty at the storehouse. Shuppim and Hosah were posted to the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the high road. The guards stood shoulder to shoulder: six Levites per day on the east, four per day on the north and on the south, and two at a time at the storehouse. At the open court to the west, four guards were posted on the road and two at the court. These are the teams of security guards from the sons of Korah and Merari. Other Levites were put in charge of the financial affairs of The Temple of God. From the family of Ladan (all Gershonites) came Jehieli, and the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They supervised the finances of the sanctuary of God . From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: Shubael, descended from Gershom the son of Moses, was the chief financial officer. His relatives through Eliezer: his son Rehabiah, his son Jeshaiah, his son Joram, his son Zicri, and his son Shelomith. Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of valuables consecrated by David the king, family heads, and various generals and commanders from the army. They dedicated the plunder that they had gotten in war to the work of the worship of God . In addition, everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah—anything that had been dedicated, ever, was the responsibility of Shelomith and his family. From the family of the Izharites, Kenaniah and sons were appointed as officials and judges responsible for affairs outside the work of worship and sanctuary. From the family of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives—1,700 well-qualified men—were responsible for administration of matters related to the worship of God and the king's work in the territory west of the Jordan. According to the family tree of the Hebronites, Jeriah held pride of place. In the fortieth year of David's reign (his last), the Hebron family tree was researched and outstanding men were found at Jazer in Gilead, namely, Jeriah and 2,700 men of his extended family: David the king made them responsible for administration of matters related to the worship of God and the work of the king in the territory east of the Jordan—the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.
Contextual Overview
1 These are the groups of the gatekeepers from the Korah family: There was Meshelemiah, son of Kore. Kore was from the family of Asaph. 2 Meshelemiah had sons. Zechariah was the oldest son. Jediael was the second son. Zebadiah was the third son. Jathniel was the fourth son. 3 Elam was the fifth son. Jehohanan was the sixth son. And Eliehoenai was the seventh son. 4 Obed Edom had sons. His oldest son was Shemaiah. Jehozabad was his second son. Joah was his third son. Sacar was his fourth son. Nethanel was his fifth son. 5 Ammiel was his sixth son, Issachar his seventh son, and Peullethai his eighth son. God really blessed Obed Edom. 6 Obed Edom's son was Shemaiah. Shemaiah also had sons. His sons were leaders in their father's family because they were brave soldiers. 7 Shemaiah's sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semakiah. Elzabad's relatives were skilled workers. 8 All these men were Obed Edom's descendants. These men and their sons and relatives were powerful men. They were good guards. Obed Edom had 62 descendants. 9 Meshelemiah had sons and relatives who were powerful men. In all there were 18 sons and relatives. 10 These are the gatekeepers from the Merari family: Hosah, son of Merari, chose his son Shimri to be the leader, even though he was not the oldest son.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Eastward: 1 Chronicles 9:24, 2 Chronicles 8:14
Asuppim: 1 Chronicles 26:15
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 31:14 - the porter
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Eastward were six Levites,.... The eastern gate, being the way of entrance into the temple, required more porters:
northward four a day; in the daytime, or every day, where was the gate Teri or Tedi, 1 Chronicles 26:14, southward four a day: at the two gates of Huldah, 1 Chronicles 26:15 and toward Asuppim two and two; which were two gates, two at each gate, 1 Chronicles 26:15.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Toward Asuppim two and two - It is conjectured that the “store-house” in question (1 Chronicles 26:15 note) had two doors, to each of which two porters were appointed.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 26:17. Eastward were six Levites — It is supposed that there were more guards set at this eastern gate, because it was more frequented than the others. At each of the other gates were only four; at this, six.
