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1 Chronicles 9:26

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 9:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
1 Chronicles 9:26 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of Jehovah, even the house of the tent, by wards.
24On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
25And their brethren, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:
26for 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.
27And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge [thereof] was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.
28And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.
29Some of them also were appointed over the furniture, and over all the vessels of the sanctuary, and over the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.
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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
“For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, etc.] The four chief porters who were over all the two hundred and twelve, and had one over them, (<130917>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 <132620>1 Chronicles 26:20).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Set office - These were constantly upon the place, in the execution of their office, that they might oversee the inferior porters in their work. Treasuries - In which the sacred utensils and other treasures belonging to the temple, were kept. 1 Chronicles 9:30”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“set office: or, trust chambers: or, storehouses, treasuries. Ch1 26:20-27; Ch2 31:5-12; Neh 10:38, Neh 10:39, Neh 13:5 1 Chronicles 9:27”
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