1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 26:1 See 1 Chronicles 9:17 and 1 Chronicles 23:4. The Levitical gatekeepers were to safeguard the sanctuary from trespassers and from idolatrous practices (see 2 Chronicles 29:3). They were also responsible for the temple treasuries and for maintaining the building... [ Continue Reading ]
1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 26:12 The assignment of duties by lot. The EAST gate (v. 1 Chronicles 26:14) was the position of greatest responsibility, requiring six gatekeepers because it led directly to the temple entrance. It was known as “the king’s gate” in postexilic times (1 Chronicles 9:... [ Continue Reading ]
1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 26:20 The two TREASURIES were near the gates (see 1 Chronicles 9:26). One was for the HOUSE OF GOD, presumably to store regular tithes and offerings. The other was for the DEDICATED GIFTS, that is, items taken in war (see 1 Chronicles 18:11) and other special gifts.... [ Continue Reading ]
1 CHRONICLES—NOTE ON 1 CHRONICLES 26:29 See 1 Chronicles 23:4. Two other groups of Levites, the IZHARITES and the HEBRONITES, were assigned to serve outside Jerusalem AS OFFICERS AND JUDGES among Israelite tribes both west and east of the Jordan. Hebronites were appointed FOR ALL THE WORK OF THE LOR... [ Continue Reading ]