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1 Chronicles 26:18
There were four guards at the western court and two guards on the road to the court.
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Christian Standard Bible®
As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
Hebrew Names Version
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
King James Version
At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
English Standard Version
And for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.
And for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.
New Century Version
There were two guards at the western court and four guards on the road to the court.
There were two guards at the western court and four guards on the road to the court.
New English Translation
At the court on the west there were four posted on the road and two at the court.
At the court on the west there were four posted on the road and two at the court.
Amplified Bible
At the colonnade on the west side [of the outer court of the temple] there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.
At the colonnade on the west side [of the outer court of the temple] there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.
New American Standard Bible
At the annex on the west there were four at the highway and two at the annex.
At the annex on the west there were four at the highway and two at the annex.
World English Bible
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
Geneva Bible (1587)
In Parbar towarde the West were foure by the paued streete, and two in Parbar.
In Parbar towarde the West were foure by the paued streete, and two in Parbar.
Legacy Standard Bible
At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar.
At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar.
Berean Standard Bible
As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.
Contemporary English Version
four were stationed along the road leading to the west courtyard, and two guards stayed in the court itself.
four were stationed along the road leading to the west courtyard, and two guards stayed in the court itself.
Complete Jewish Bible
while for the courtyard to the west there were four at the highway and two at the courtyard itself.
while for the courtyard to the west there were four at the highway and two at the courtyard itself.
Darby Translation
At the portico westward, four at the causeway, two at the portico.
At the portico westward, four at the causeway, two at the portico.
George Lamsa Translation
At Parbar westward, four at the road and two at Parbar.
At Parbar westward, four at the road and two at Parbar.
Good News Translation
Near the western pavilion there were four guards by the road and two at the pavilion itself.
Near the western pavilion there were four guards by the road and two at the pavilion itself.
Lexham English Bible
For the court to the west, four at the road, two at the court.
For the court to the west, four at the road, two at the court.
Literal Translation
At the Parbar, westward, four at the highway; two at the Parbar.
At the Parbar, westward, four at the highway; two at the Parbar.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
By Parbar westwarde were there foure in in the strete, and two besyde Parbar.
By Parbar westwarde were there foure in in the strete, and two besyde Parbar.
American Standard Version
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
Bible in Basic English
For the pillared way, on the west, four at the footway and two at the pillared way itself.
For the pillared way, on the west, four at the footway and two at the pillared way itself.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
In Parbar toward the west two at the going vp, and two in Pharbar.
In Parbar toward the west two at the going vp, and two in Pharbar.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
For the Precinct westward, four at the causeway, and two at the Precinct.
For the Precinct westward, four at the causeway, and two at the Precinct.
King James Version (1611)
And Parbar Westward, foure at the causey, and two at Parbar.
And Parbar Westward, foure at the causey, and two at Parbar.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
to relieve guard, also for Osa westward after the chamber-gate, three. There was a ward over against the ward of the ascent eastward, six men in a day, and four for the north, and four for the south, and at the Esephim two to relieve guard, and four by the west, and two to relieve guard at the pathway.
to relieve guard, also for Osa westward after the chamber-gate, three. There was a ward over against the ward of the ascent eastward, six men in a day, and four for the north, and four for the south, and at the Esephim two to relieve guard, and four by the west, and two to relieve guard at the pathway.
English Revised Version
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And in the sellis, ethir `litle housis, of porteris at the west, weren foure in the weie, and tweyne bi the sellis.
And in the sellis, ethir `litle housis, of porteris at the west, weren foure in the weie, and tweyne bi the sellis.
Update Bible Version
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
Webster's Bible Translation
At Parbar westward, four at the causey, [and] two at Parbar.
At Parbar westward, four at the causey, [and] two at Parbar.
New King James Version
As for the Parbar [fn] on the west, there were four on the highway and two at the Parbar.
As for the Parbar [fn] on the west, there were four on the highway and two at the Parbar.
New Living Translation
Six were assigned each day to the west gate, four to the gateway leading up to the Temple, and two to the courtyard.
Six were assigned each day to the west gate, four to the gateway leading up to the Temple, and two to the courtyard.
New Life Bible
There were four at the road. And there were two at the place between the west wall of the Lord's house and the wall of the open space.
There were four at the road. And there were two at the place between the west wall of the Lord's house and the wall of the open space.
New Revised Standard
and for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.
and for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For the precinct - westward, four, at the causeway, two - by the precinct.
For the precinct - westward, four, at the causeway, two - by the precinct.
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the cells also of the porters toward the west four in the way: and two at every cell.
In the cells also of the porters toward the west four in the way: and two at every cell.
Revised Standard Version
and for the parbar on the west there were four at the road and two at the parbar.
and for the parbar on the west there were four at the road and two at the parbar.
Young's Literal Translation
at Parbar, to the west, [are] four at the highway, two at Parbar.
at Parbar, to the west, [are] four at the highway, two at Parbar.
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.
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.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar.
At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar.
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
Parbar: i.e. the outside place; he annulled the corn; a quarter of Jerusalem (Strong) [Strong's H6503], 1 Chronicles 26:18, Also, 2 Kings 23:11, Parbar is most probably the same as parwar, which denotes suburbs - 2 Kings 23:11, in which sense it is often used in the Chaldee Targums; and consequently this may be considered as leading to the suburbs.
Cross-References
Genesis 21:31
So after that, the well was called Beersheba. Abraham gave the well this name because it was the place where they made a promise to each other.
So after that, the well was called Beersheba. Abraham gave the well this name because it was the place where they made a promise to each other.
Numbers 32:38
Nebo, Baal Meon, and Sibmah. They used the names of the cities that they rebuilt. But they changed the names of Nebo and Baal Meon.
Nebo, Baal Meon, and Sibmah. They used the names of the cities that they rebuilt. But they changed the names of Nebo and Baal Meon.
Psalms 16:4
But those who worship other gods will have many troubles. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. I will not even say their names.
But those who worship other gods will have many troubles. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. I will not even say their names.
Hosea 2:17
I will take the names of those false gods out of her mouth. Then people will not use those names again.
I will take the names of those false gods out of her mouth. Then people will not use those names again.
Zechariah 13:2
The Lord All-Powerful says, "At that time I will remove all the idols from the earth. People will not even remember their names, and I will remove the false prophets and unclean spirits from the earth.
The Lord All-Powerful says, "At that time I will remove all the idols from the earth. People will not even remember their names, and I will remove the false prophets and unclean spirits from the earth.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
At Parbar westward,.... A gate at the western wall; the Jewish writers generally interpret it an outward place, but Dr. Lightfoot c thinks it is the same with Parvar, which signifies suburbs, 2 Kings 23:11, and which agrees with the description Josephus d gives of one of the western gates, that it led to the suburbs:
four at the causeway; by which was the gate Shallecheth, 1 Chronicles 26:16
and two at Parbar; the gate before mentioned.
c Ib. (Prospect of the Temple, ch. 5.) sect. 2. d Ut supra. (Antiqu. l. 15. c. 11. sect. 5.)
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
“Parbar” must designate here the space between the western wall of the temple building and the wall of the court, which would be a sort of “precinct” or “purlieu” of the temple (2 Kings 23:11 note). Here were two gates, at one of which two guards were stationed; while at the Shallecheth, which gave upon the causeway, there were four. In this whole account, the temple is spoken of as if it were existing, when it was not as yet built. We must suppose that David formed the whole plan of the temple, and fixed the stations and numbers of the porters, though it was left for Solomon to carry out his instructions.
