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 ]