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1 Chronicles 9:27

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 9:27 say?

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

The verse

And 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.
1 Chronicles 9:27 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
30And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of 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
“And they lodged round about the house of God, etc.] In chambers on the outward wall about it, that they might be near to do their office: because the charge was upon them; to guard the house: and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them; that is, the opening of the doors of the mountain of the house, and the court of women; for as for others, that appertained to the priests, as Dr. Lightfoot f69 observes; under the second temple, it is said f70, Ben Geber was over the shutting of the gates in the evening, and so of opening in the morning.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the charge: Ch1 23:32; Rom 12:7 the opening: Sa1 3:15; Mal 1:10 1 Chronicles 9:28”
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