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And he gave specifications for the items in the Temple that were to be used for worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, and all the work of the service in the house of the LORD; for all the vessels for the service in the house of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />also for the division of the priests and the Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />also for the divisions of the priests and the Levites and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD and for all the utensils of service in the house of the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />also for the divisions of the priests and the Levites and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD and for all the utensils of service in the house of the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />also for the divisions of the priests and the Levites and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD and for all the utensils of service in the house of the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />also for the divisions of the priests and the Levites and for all the work of the service of the house of Yahweh and for all the utensils of service in the house of Yahweh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>the plan</i> for the divisions of the priests and the Levites and for all the work of the service in the house of the LORD and for all the utensils for service in the house of the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also included were plans for the divisions of the priests and the Levites; all the work of service in the LORD’s house; all the articles of service of the LORD’s house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also included were plans for the divisions of the priests and the Levites; all the work of service in the LORD&#8217s house; all the articles of service of the LORD&#8217s house; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and for all the vessels of service in the house of Jehovah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David also gave Solomon his plans for dividing the priests and the Levites into groups, as well as for the work that needed to be done at the temple and for taking care of the objects used for worship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He determined the divisions of priests and Levites. He planned all the work done for worship in the LORD's temple. He designed all the utensils for worship in the LORD's temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David also gave him the plans for organizing the priests and Levites to perform their duties, to do the work of the Temple, and to take care of all the Temple utensils. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />for use by the ranks of priests and descendants of Levi, for all the work of service responsibilities in the Temple of the LORD, and for all of the utensils used in the work of the Temple of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He gave him the regulations for the divisions of priests and Levites, for all the assigned responsibilities within the LORD's temple, and for all the items used in the service of the LORD's temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />also for the divisions of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />also for the divisions of the priests and the Levites, for all the work of the service of Yahweh’s house, and for all the vessels of service in Yahweh’s house— <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and for the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of YHWH, and for all vessels of service of the house of YHWH,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and for the courses of the priests and of the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and for all vessels of service of the house of Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And for the divisions of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and for all the vessels of the service of the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And of the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, for all the works of the house of the Lord, and for all the vessels of the service of the temple of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and for the divisions of the priests and the Levites: concerning all the works of the house of the Lord and all the items in the ministry of the temple of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />as well as for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the liturgical vessels of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, and all the work of the service in the house of the LORD; for all the vessels for the service in the house of the LORD,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Also for the divisions of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Peshitta lacks this verse.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and <i>the plan</i> of the courses of the priests and Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the Lord, and of the stores of vessels for ministration of the service of the house of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/28-13.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=7992" 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/28.htm">The Plans for the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: ū·lə·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fpc) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">for the divisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">of the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·wî·yim (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">and Levites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·lə·ḵāl- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">of service</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·lə·ḵāl- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kə·lê (N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">the articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">of service</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD:</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;…<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="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8-9</a></span><br />And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-1.htm">Exodus 40:1-16</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1-38</a></span><br />In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD. / The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-51</a></span><br />Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. / He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-14</a></span><br />Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. / The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-1.htm">2 Chronicles 4:1-22</a></span><br />He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high. / He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / Below the rim, figures of oxen encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-10.htm">Ezekiel 43:10-12</a></span><br />As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan, / and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple—its arrangement and its exits and entrances—its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out. / This is the law of the temple: All its surrounding territory on top of the mountain will be most holy. Yes, this is the law of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-30.htm">Exodus 26:30</a></span><br />So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-1.htm">Exodus 27:1-8</a></span><br />“You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. / Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Exodus 31:1-11</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a></span><br />Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1-7</a></span><br />“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. / They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Exodus 39:32-43</a></span><br />So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; / the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4-6</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. / There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. / Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">the courses</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1</a></b></br> Now <i>these are</i> the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1</a></b></br> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:</p><p class="hdg">the vessels</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">1 Chronicles 9:29</a></b></br> <i>Some</i> of them also <i>were</i> appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">1 Kings 7:1-51</a></b></br> But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25-30,33</a></b></br> And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, <i>even</i> the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellers, and his lords, and all Israel <i>there</i> present, had offered: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-27.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-15.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-31.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">He encourages Solomon to build the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc</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'; 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The divisions of priests and Levites were instituted by King David, as detailed in <a href="/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>. This organization ensured that the temple worship was conducted in an orderly and continuous manner. The priests, descendants of Aaron, were responsible for the sacrifices and rituals, while the Levites assisted in various duties, including music, gatekeeping, and maintenance. This division highlights the importance of order and structure in worship, reflecting God's nature of orderliness. It also foreshadows the New Testament concept of the body of Christ, where each member has a specific role (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>for all the work of service in the house of the LORD</b><br>This phrase encompasses the various tasks required to maintain the temple and conduct worship. The "work of service" included not only the sacrificial rituals but also the upkeep of the temple, preparation of offerings, and musical worship. The temple was central to Israel's religious life, symbolizing God's presence among His people. This service was a sacred duty, emphasizing the holiness required in approaching God. It points to the New Covenant, where believers are called to be living sacrifices and to serve God with their lives (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>).<p><b>and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD</b><br>This refers to the sacred objects used in temple worship, such as the altar, lampstands, tables, and utensils. Each article had specific instructions for its use and care, as outlined in the Law of Moses (Exodus 25-30). These articles were not only functional but also symbolic, representing various aspects of God's covenant with Israel. For example, the lampstand symbolized God's light and presence, while the altar represented atonement and reconciliation. In the New Testament, these articles find their fulfillment in Christ, who is the true light (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>) and the ultimate sacrifice for sin (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The king of Israel who is giving instructions for the building of the temple. He is preparing Solomon, his son, to take over the task.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>David's son, who is chosen to build the temple. He is the recipient of David's instructions and plans.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests_and_levites.htm">Priests and Levites</a></b><br>The religious leaders and temple workers who are assigned specific duties in the service of the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_the_lord.htm">House of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which is to be built as a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a center for worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/articles_of_service.htm">Articles of Service</a></b><br>The various items and tools used in the temple for worship and sacrifices.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>God values order and structure, as seen in the detailed divisions and assignments for the priests and Levites. This reflects the importance of organized worship and service in the church today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_future_generations.htm">Preparation for Future Generations</a></b><br>David's preparation for Solomon highlights the importance of preparing the next generation for leadership and service in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The specific roles assigned to the priests and Levites emphasize the need for faithfulness and dedication in whatever role God assigns us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_sacred_spaces.htm">The Significance of Sacred Spaces</a></b><br>The temple as the house of the LORD signifies the importance of sacred spaces dedicated to worship and meeting with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/priests_vs._levites__role_differences.htm">How do priests and Levites differ in their roles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david_wear_an_ephod_legally.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:27, David wears an ephod traditionally reserved for priests--how do we explain this apparent merging of royal and priestly roles without violating Mosaic Law?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_resolve_levite_priestly_shifts.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8-11 assigns the Levites to priestly duties, yet biblical accounts elsewhere suggest shifts in priestly lines; how do we resolve this discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/compare_samuel's_leadership_with_ot_priestly_roles..htm">How does Samuel's leadership in 1 Samuel 7 compare with conflicting narratives about priestly authority in other Old Testament books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Also</span> (and) <span class= "bld">for the courses of the priests and the Levites.</span>--This connects immediately with the phrase "all the chambers round about," in <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm" title="And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:">1Chronicles 28:12</a>. The chambers or cells round the Temple court were intended not only for the stowage of the treasures, but also for the use of the priests and Levites who would sojourn in them by, course. The LXX. and the Vulg, render (David gave him) <span class= "ital">a description of the courses of the priests and Levites,</span> a sense which the Hebrew admits, and which the Authorised version has adopted; but the former connexion of the words is preferable.<p><span class= "bld">For all the work of the service.</span>--Such as cooking the flesh which fell to the priests from the sacrifices, and baking the shewbread. "The vessels of service," that is, the utensils used by the Levites in the work just specified, would naturally be kept in the cells.<p>The Syriac version paraphrases <a href="/context/1_chronicles/28-11.htm" title="Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlors thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,">1Chronicles 28:11-13</a> as follows:--"And David gave to Solomon his son the likeness of the porch, and the measure of the house and of the colonnade (<span class= "ital">k?sost?ron =</span> <span class= "greekheb">??????</span>), and of the upper chambers; and of the inner cloisters ('<span class= "ital">est?we=<span class= "greekheb">?????</span></span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> and of the outer cloisters, and of the upper and of the lower (storeys); and of the treasury (<span class= "ital">beth gazz?</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> and of the house of service of the Lord's house, <span class= "ital">and of the kitchens, and of the house of the water-carriers</span> (or cupbearers), <span class= "ital">and of the house of lampmen."</span> The last words are interesting, as explaining the nature of "the work of the service" (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm" title="Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.">1Chronicles 28:13</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - This verse either continues the subject of the giving of the patterns, which will read rather harshly, as preceding <span class="cmt_word">the courses of the priests and the Levites</span>, and could only mean directions or instructions for their interchange, etc.; or it may continue the subject of the "<span class="accented">chambers</span> round about" "for the treasures of the house of God," etc., also for the convenience "of the courses of the priests," etc., and "for all the work," etc., and for keeping "all the vessels of service," etc. Bertheau and Keil somewhat scout the former supposition, and adhere to the latter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/28-13.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">for the divisions</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽלְמַחְלְקוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4256.htm">Strong's 4256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Division, course</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Levites,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for all</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽלְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḵāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the work</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֶ֖אכֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of service</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבוֹדַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and for all</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽלְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḵāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the articles</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of service</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבוֹדַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD:</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:13 Also for the divisions of the priests (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:14" /></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>