1 Chronicles 23:1
See the marginal references and notes. 1 Chronicles 23:28 give the most complete account in Scripture of the nature of the Levitical office.... [ Continue Reading ]
See the marginal references and notes. 1 Chronicles 23:28 give the most complete account in Scripture of the nature of the Levitical office.... [ Continue Reading ]
FROM THE AGE OF TWENTY YEARS - The Levites had hitherto not entered upon their regular functions until the age of thirty 1 Chronicles 23:3. Certain lighter duties were by the Law imposed on them at the age of twenty-five Numbers 8:24; but it was not until they were five years older that they became... [ Continue Reading ]
By the “last words of David” some understand an historical work on the latter part of his reign, drawn up probably by Gad or Nathan (compare 1 Chronicles 27:24; 1 Chronicles 29:29). Others suppose that he left behind him a work containing directions for the service of the sanctuary.... [ Continue Reading ]
Though the Levites were not allowed by themselves to offer sacrifice, yet there were many respects in which they assisted the priests when sacrifice was offered. See 2 Chronicles 29:34; 2 Chronicles 35:11. THE SET FEASTS - The Passover, Feast of Pentecost, and Feast of Tabernacles (marginal referen... [ Continue Reading ]