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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides: east, west, north and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were stationed on all four sides—east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides, east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were assigned to the four directions: the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides, to the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides, to the east, west, north and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides, to the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides, to the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were <i>stationed</i> on the four sides —on the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />There was one full-time guard appointed to each of the four sides of the temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides (east, west, north, and south).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There was a gate facing in each direction, north, south, east, and west, and each had a chief guard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The guardians were stationed on four sides—east, west, north, and south. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were posted on all four sides--east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />On the four sides were the gatekeepers, toward the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In four quarters were the porters, towards the east, west, north and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the four sides were the gatekeepers, toward the east, west, north, and south. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers are at [the] four sides: east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> At four sides are the gatekeepers, east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the four quarters will be the gates, from the sunrising, the sea, the north and the south.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In four quarters were the porters: that is to say, toward the east, and west, and north, and south. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />At the four directions, there were gatekeepers, that is, at the east, and at the west, and at the north, and at the south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were stationed at the four sides, to the east, the west, the north, and the south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers were on the four sides, east, west, north, and south;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The gates were open toward the four directions, toward the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To the four winds they were opening these gates, to the East and to the West and to the North and the South.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The gates were toward the four winds, eastward, westward, northward, southward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=2966" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">The People of Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7778.htm" title="7778: haš·šō·‘ă·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A gatekeeper. Or shomer: active participle of sha'ar; a janitor.">The gatekeepers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">were stationed</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: lə·’ar·ba‘ (Prep-l:: Number-fsc) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">on the four</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·ḥō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">sides:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·rāḥ (N-ms) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">east,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: yām·māh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">west,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">north,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: wā·neḡ·bāh (Conj-w:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">and south.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-19.htm">2 Chronicles 23:19</a></span><br />He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-6.htm">2 Kings 11:6</a></span><br />a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-5.htm">2 Kings 11:5-7</a></span><br />and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Ezekiel 44:11</a></span><br />Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-1.htm">Ezekiel 44:1-3</a></span><br />The man then brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary that faced east, but it was shut. / And the LORD said to me, “This gate is to remain shut. It shall not be opened, and no man shall enter through it, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has entered through it. Therefore it will remain shut. / Only the prince himself may sit inside the gateway to eat in the presence of the LORD. He must enter by way of the portico of the gateway and go out the same way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">2 Chronicles 31:14</a></span><br />Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-5</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20-28</a></span><br />Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29-32</a></span><br />From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. / From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. / As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-23</a></span><br />These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.</p><p class="hdg">four</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14-18</a></b></br> And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counseller, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">East</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-14.htm">North</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-7.htm">Quarters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">South</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-28.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-3.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">East</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-4.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">North</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Quarters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-18.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">The Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">The priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">The charge of certain Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm">The stock of Saul and Jonathan</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides:</b><br>Gatekeepers played a crucial role in the temple, ensuring the sanctity and security of the sacred space. Their presence on all four sides signifies comprehensive protection and vigilance. This arrangement reflects the importance of maintaining order and reverence in worship, as seen in other parts of Scripture where gatekeepers are mentioned, such as <a href="/1_chronicles/26.htm">1 Chronicles 26</a>. The role of gatekeepers can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate guardian of His Church, ensuring that only those who are sanctified enter into His presence.<p><b>east, west, north, and south.</b><br>The mention of the four cardinal directions emphasizes the universality and completeness of God's protection and presence. In biblical symbolism, the number four often represents completeness, as seen in the four corners of the earth or the four living creatures in <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a>. This arrangement of gatekeepers could also symbolize the inclusivity of God's covenant, extending to all nations and peoples. Geographically, Jerusalem was a central location, and the temple was a focal point for worship, drawing people from all directions. This setup ensured that the temple was accessible yet safeguarded, reflecting the balance between openness to the faithful and the need for holiness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatekeepers.htm">Gatekeepers</a></b><br>These were Levites assigned to guard the entrances of the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the sanctity and order of the temple worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/four_sides.htm">Four Sides (East, West, North, South)</a></b><br>This refers to the comprehensive coverage of the temple's entrances, symbolizing vigilance and readiness in all directions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the presence of God dwelled among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for religious duties, including the role of gatekeepers, musicians, and other temple services.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple was located, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_in_spiritual_life.htm">Vigilance in Spiritual Life</a></b><br>Just as the gatekeepers were stationed on all sides, Christians are called to be vigilant in guarding their hearts and minds against spiritual threats.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/comprehensive_coverage.htm">Comprehensive Coverage</a></b><br>The placement of gatekeepers on all sides of the temple serves as a reminder to cover all areas of our lives with prayer and discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_service.htm">Role of Service</a></b><br>The gatekeepers' role, though seemingly mundane, was vital for the functioning of the temple. This teaches us that every role in the body of Christ is important and valuable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_and_readiness.htm">Preparedness and Readiness</a></b><br>Being stationed at the gates symbolizes readiness to act. Believers should be prepared to respond to God's call and to defend their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The organized structure of the gatekeepers reflects the need for cooperation and unity within the church community to fulfill God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/archaeological_proof_for_1_chron._9_gatekeepers.htm">What archaeological evidence supports or challenges the specific gatekeepers and their duties described in 1 Chronicles 9:17–27? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/israel's_fighting_men_count.htm">How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_24_9_and_1_chr_21_differ.htm">Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_21_5_and_2_sam_24_9_differ.htm">Why are the census figures in 1 Chronicles 21:5 different from those in 2 Samuel 24:9?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">In four quarters were the porters.</span>--"To the four winds used the warders to stand" (to be), viz., on the four sides of the tent of meeting, and from the age of Solomon on the four sides of the square enclosure of the Temple.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The gatekeepers</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁעֲרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·‘ă·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7778.htm">Strong's 7778: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gatekeeper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were stationed</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְי֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the four</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאַרְבַּ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ar·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sides:</span><br /><span class="heb">רוּח֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(rū·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">east,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְרָ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">west,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֖מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(yām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">north,</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפ֥וֹנָה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and south.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָנֶֽגְבָּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·neḡ·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:24 On the four sides were the porters (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>