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Hebrew Names Version
1 Chronicles 9:26
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.
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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.
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.
Darby Translation
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;
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;
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 Of the Levites: Shemayah the son of Hashshuv, the son of `Azrikam, the son of Hashavyah, of the sons of Merari; 15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattanyah the son of Mikha, the son of Zikhri, the son of Asaf, 16 and `Ovadyah the son of Shemayah, the son of Galal, the son of Yedutun, and Berekhyah the son of Asa, the son of Elkana, who lived in the villages of the Netofati. 17 The porters: Shallum, and `Akkuv, and Talmon, and Achiman, and their brothers (Shallum was the chief), 18 who hitherto [waited] in the king's gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi. 19 Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Avi'asaf, the son of Korach, and his brothers, of his father's house, the Korchi, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent: and their fathers had been over the camp of the LORD, keepers of the entry. 20 Pinechas the son of El`azar was ruler over them in time past, [and] the LORD was with him. 21 Zekharyah the son of Meshelemyah was porter of the door of the tent of meeting. 22 All these who were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Shemu'el the seer did ordain in their office of trust. 23 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, even the house of the tent, by wards.
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
God blessed Noach and his sons, and said to them, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the eretz.
God blessed Noach and his sons, and said to them, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the eretz.
Genesis 9:3
Every moving thing that lives will be food for you. As the green herb, I have given everything to you.
Every moving thing that lives will be food for you. As the green herb, I have given everything to you.
Genesis 9:10
and with every living creature that is with you: the birds, the cattle, and every animal of the eretz with you. Of all that go out of the teivah, even every animal of the eretz.
and with every living creature that is with you: the birds, the cattle, and every animal of the eretz with you. Of all that go out of the teivah, even every animal of the eretz.
Genesis 9:23
Shem and Yefet took a garment, and laid it on both their shoulders, went in backwards, and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were backwards, and they didn't see their father's nakedness.
Shem and Yefet took a garment, and laid it on both their shoulders, went in backwards, and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were backwards, and they didn't see their father's nakedness.
Genesis 9:26
He said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem; Let Kana`an be his servant.
He said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem; Let Kana`an be his servant.
Genesis 27:37
Yitzchak answered Esav, "Behold, I have made him your lord, and all his brothers have I given to him for servants. With grain and new wine have I sustained him. What then will I do for you, my son?"
Yitzchak answered Esav, "Behold, I have made him your lord, and all his brothers have I given to him for servants. With grain and new wine have I sustained him. What then will I do for you, my son?"
Genesis 27:40
By your sword will you live, and you will serve your brother. It will happen, when you will break loose, That you shall shake his yoke from off your neck."
By your sword will you live, and you will serve your brother. It will happen, when you will break loose, That you shall shake his yoke from off your neck."
Deuteronomy 33:26
There is none like God, Yeshurun, Who rides on the heavens for your help, In his excellency on the skies.
There is none like God, Yeshurun, Who rides on the heavens for your help, In his excellency on the skies.
Psalms 144:15
Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is the LORD.
Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is the LORD.
Romans 9:5
whose are the fathers, and of whom is Messiah as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amein.
whose are the fathers, and of whom is Messiah as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amein.
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.
