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2 Chronicles 8:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 8:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their offices, to praise, and to minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required; the doorkeepers also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their offices, to praise, and to minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required; the doorkeepers also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.
2 Chronicles 8:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her; for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of Jehovah hath come.
12Then Solomon offered burnt-offerings unto Jehovah on the altar of Jehovah, which he had built before the porch,
13even as the duty of every day required, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts, three times in the year, [even] in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.
14And he appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their offices, to praise, and to minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required; the doorkeepers also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.
15And they departed not from the commandment of the king unto the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures.
16Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of Jehovah, and until it was finished. [So] the house of Jehovah was completed.
17Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, on the seashore in the land of Edom.
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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 he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, etc.] The twenty four courses which served weekly in their turns, (<132401>1 Chronicles 24:1-31) and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as duty of every day required; who also had their courses by lot, to sing the praises of God, when the priests sacrificed, or blew the trumpets, (<132501>1 Chronicles 25:1-31), the porters also by their courses at every gate; from hence Dr. Lightfoot concludes that these were divided into twenty four classes, as the priests and Levite singers were: for so had David the man of God commanded, (<132601>1 Chronicles…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The man of God - This phrase, so common in Kings (see the introduction to Kings, 4th note), is rare in Chronicles, and is applied only to Moses 1 Chronicles 23:14, David, and one other prophet 2 Chronicles 25:7, 2 Chronicles 25:9. 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
“Man of God - A prophet inspired by God in these matters, whose commands therefore are the commands of God. 2 Chronicles 8:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the courses: Ch2 5:11, Ch2 23:4, Ch2 31:2; 1Chr. 24:1-19; Luk 1:5, Luk 1:8 the Levites: Ch2 35:10; Ch1 6:31, 32-48, Ch1 15:16-22, Ch1 16:4-6, Ch1 16:42, 23:1-32, Ch1 24:20-31; 1Chr. 25:1-31; Ezr 6:18 the porters: Ch1 9:17, 26:1-19 so had David the man of God commanded: Heb. so was the commandment of David the man of God, Deu 33:1; Sa2 23:2; Kg1 13:1; Ch1 28:19; Act 13:22, Act 13:36 2 Chronicles 8:15”
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