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1 Chronicles 28:21

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What does 1 Chronicles 28:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And, behold, there are the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee in all manner of work every willing man that hath skill, for any manner of service: also the captains and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And, behold, there are the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee in all manner of work every willing man that hath skill, for any manner of service: also the captains and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.
1 Chronicles 28:21 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18and for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot, [even] the cherubim, that spread out [their wings], and covered the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
19All this, [said David], have I been made to understand in writing from the hand of Jehovah, even all the works of this pattern.
20And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.
21And, behold, there are the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee in all manner of work every willing man that hath skill, for any manner of service: also the captains and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And, behold, all the courses of the priests and the Levites, etc.] Which David had lately fixed to take their turns in the temple, when built: even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God; to advise and assist him in everything relating to the service of the sanctuary, which they might be supposed best to understand: and there shall be with thee, for all manner of workmanship, every willing skilful man for any manner of service; men that were not only well skilled in all manner of curious work that was necessary for the service of the house, but were willing to employ their skill to the uttermost for it, and such David had provided, (<132215>1 Chronicles 22:15), also…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“behold, the courses of the priests and Levites--They were, most probably, represented in this assembly though they are not named. also the princes and all the people--that is, as well the skilful, expert, and zealous artisan, as the workman who needs to be directed in all his labors. Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 29”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the courses: 1Chr. 24:1-26:32 all manner: Exo 31:3 willing: Exo 35:25, Exo 35:26, Exo 35:35, Exo 36:1-4; Rom 13:1; Psa 110:3 also the princes: Ch1 22:17, Ch1 22:18; Tit 3:1 Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 29”
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