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they were Levites. And they had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the four chief gatekeepers, who <i>were</i> Levites, <i>served</i> in an official capacity, and were in charge of the chambers and in charge of the treasuries in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for the four chief gatekeepers who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for the four chief gatekeepers who <i>were</i> Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for the four chief gatekeepers who <i>were</i> Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for these Levites, the four chief gatekeepers, had an official duty, and were in charge of the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of God’s temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of God&#8217s temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The four full-time guards were Levites, and they supervised the other guards and were responsible for the rooms in the temple and the supplies kept there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in a set office, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The four chief Levite gatekeepers were in charge of the rooms and treasures in God's temple because of their faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The four chief guards were Levites and had the final responsibility. They were also responsible for the rooms in the Temple and for the supplies kept there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because the four senior gatekeepers (who were descendants of Levi) had been placed in charge of the chambers and the treasury of the Temple of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The four head gatekeepers, who were Levites, were assigned to guard the storerooms and treasuries in God's sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the rooms and over the treasuries in God’s house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For the four chiefs of the gatekeepers in office, they are Levites, and they have been over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For in office are the four chiefs of the gatekeepers, they are Levites, and they have been over the chambers, and over the treasuries of the house of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For in faithfulness these four strong ones of the gates, these Levites, and they were over the cells and over the treasures of the house of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To these four Levites were committed the whole number of the porters, and they were over the chambers, and treasures, of the house of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />To these four Levites were entrusted the entire number of the gatekeepers, and they were over the chambers and storehouses of the house of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />while the four chief gatekeepers were on permanent duty. These were the Levites who also had charge of the chambers and treasures of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were in charge of the chambers and the treasures of the house of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For these Levites were in their set office, and were in charge of the four gates in the four directions; and stood on guard, and were over the work and over the treasuries of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because those were in the office, because these Levites were standing and guarding over the four winds of the gates, and those Rulers were over the work and over the treasury of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />for the four chief porters were in a set office. These were the Levites. They were also over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For four strong <i>men</i> have the charge of the gates; and the Levites were over the chambers, and they keep watch over the treasures of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-26.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=2978" 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">25</span>Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: ḇe·’ĕ·mū·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba·‘aṯ (Number-msc) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">the four</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">chief</a> <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.">gatekeepers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">were Levites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">were</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">entrusted with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3957.htm" title="3957: hal·lə·šā·ḵō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Room, chamber, hall, cell. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building.">the rooms</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/214.htm" title="214: hā·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ (Art:: N-mpc) -- Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse. From 'atsar; a depository.">and the treasuries</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.…<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="/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="/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="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Nehemiah 12:25</a></span><br />Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28-32</a></span><br />but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...<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_kings/12-9.htm">2 Kings 12:9-10</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada the priest took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one enters the house of the LORD. There the priests who guarded the threshold put all the money brought into the house of the LORD. / Whenever they saw that there was a large amount of money in the chest, the royal scribe and the high priest would go up, count the money brought into the house of the LORD, and tie it up in bags.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4-7</a></span><br />“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/21-4.htm">1 Samuel 21:4-6</a></span><br />“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a></span><br />The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a></span><br />Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2-7</a></span><br />But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. / They are to join you and attend to the duties of the Tent of Meeting, doing all the work at the Tent; but no outsider may come near you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-4.htm">Matthew 12:4</a></span><br />He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Mark 2:26</a></span><br />During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-4.htm">Luke 6:4</a></span><br />He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3-4</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.</p><p class="hdg">set office.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20-27</a></b></br> And of the Levites, Ahijah <i>was</i> over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5-12</a></b></br> And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all <i>things</i> brought they in abundantly… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Nehemiah 10:38,39</a></b></br> And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/7-3.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-28.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Office</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-28.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/numbers/18-23.htm">Responsibility</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-41.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-20.htm">Special</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-8.htm">Store-Houses</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-13.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-15.htm">Treasuries</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-34.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-26.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Office</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Responsibility</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Special</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Store-Houses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">Treasuries</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Trust</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'; 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These individuals were responsible for maintaining the security and sanctity of the temple precincts. The mention of "four chief gatekeepers" indicates a structured hierarchy within the Levitical duties, emphasizing the importance of order and responsibility in worship practices. This structure reflects the organization seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as the division of the Levites into various roles (1 Chronicles 23-26). The number four may symbolize completeness or universality, as seen in other scriptural contexts.<p><b>who were Levites</b><br>The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, stemming from the time of Moses and Aaron. Their role was to assist the priests and manage the operations of the tabernacle and later the temple. This designation highlights the sacred trust placed upon them, as they were chosen by God for these specific tasks (<a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a>). The Levites' responsibilities were hereditary, passed down through generations, ensuring continuity in worship and service.<p><b>were entrusted with the rooms</b><br>The rooms mentioned here likely refer to the chambers within the temple complex used for various purposes, including storage and preparation for temple services. Being "entrusted" with these rooms underscores the level of trust and responsibility given to the Levites. This trust is reminiscent of the stewardship principles found throughout Scripture, where individuals are called to faithfully manage what God has given them (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a>).<p><b>and the treasuries of the house of God</b><br>The treasuries were vital for the functioning of the temple, containing offerings, tithes, and other valuable items dedicated to God. The Levites' role in managing these treasuries highlights their integral part in the economic and spiritual life of Israel. This responsibility required integrity and faithfulness, qualities that are emphasized throughout the Bible as essential for those handling God's resources (<a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a>). The "house of God" refers to the temple, a central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people, foreshadowing the ultimate temple, Jesus Christ, who embodies God's presence with humanity (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_gatekeepers.htm">Chief Gatekeepers</a></b><br>These were Levites assigned to oversee the entrances to the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the sanctity and security of the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties. They were responsible for the care and service of the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rooms_and_treasuries.htm">Rooms and Treasuries</a></b><br>These were specific areas within the temple complex where sacred items and offerings were stored. The gatekeepers had the responsibility to protect these valuable and holy items.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_god.htm">House of God</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, where God's presence dwelt among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The Levites' role as gatekeepers teaches us the importance of being faithful in the tasks God assigns us, no matter how small they may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_what_is_sacred.htm">Guarding What is Sacred</a></b><br>Just as the gatekeepers protected the temple's treasuries, we are called to guard our hearts and the truths of our faith diligently.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The responsibility of managing the temple's treasuries highlights the importance of being good stewards of the resources God entrusts to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The Levites worked together in their duties, reminding us of the value of community and accountability in our spiritual walk.<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/who_were_the_bible's_chief_priests.htm">Who were the chief priests in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_26-32_historical_or_idealized.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-32: Is the meticulous organizational structure for guarding and treasuries historically plausible, or is it an idealized religious account?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</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>(26) <span class= "bld">For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office.</span>--The Heb. says, or seems to say, "For in fixed position (or trust) were they, viz., the four heroes of the warders." (See <a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm" title="And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brothers: Shallum was the chief;">1Chronicles 9:17</a> which apparently names four chief "porters.") The temporary chiefs of the warder guilds abode in the Temple; the mass of their members was settled in the neighbouring villages, and occupied with pastoral pursuits.<p><span class= "bld">And were over the chambers and treasuries</span> <span class= "bld">of the house of God.</span>--This statement belongs to the following verse. The preceding account of the porters or warders seems to terminate with the words. "For in fixed position are they, the four stalwart warders; <span class= "ital">they</span> are the Levites;" that is, <span class= "ital">the</span> Levites <span class= "ital">par excellence. And they were over the cells and over the treasuries of the house of God</span> (viz., the warders); <span class= "ital">and they used to pass the night</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm" title="And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was on them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.">1Chronicles 9:27</a>) <span class= "ital">in the places round the house of God, for upon them was the ward, and they were over the opening</span> (key) <span class= "ital">every morning</span>--a brief recapitulation of the main duty of the Levitical warders. Some have proposed to alter the text of <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm" title="For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.">1Chronicles 9:26</a><span class= "ital"> b</span>, and to read, "And some of the Levites were over the cells," &c, thus constituting a new paragraph, although <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm" title="And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was on them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.">1Chronicles 9:27</a> obviously recurs to the warders. Probably the paragraph mark should be transferred to <a href="/1_chronicles/9-28.htm" title="And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.">1Chronicles 9:28</a>. From this point to <a href="/1_chronicles/9-34.htm" title="These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelled at Jerusalem.">1Chronicles 9:34</a> we have a review of the other special charges of the Levites. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-26.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">But</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבַּ֙עַת֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ba·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine 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">chief</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבֹּרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gatekeepers,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁעֲרִ֔ים</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">who</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֗מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were Levites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְוִיִּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">were</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common 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">entrusted with</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the rooms</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְּשָׁכ֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lə·šā·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3957.htm">Strong's 3957: </a> </span><span class="str2">Room, chamber, hall, cell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the treasuries</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֹצְר֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_214.htm">Strong's 214: </a> </span><span class="str2">Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</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 God.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:26 For the four chief porters who were (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:27" /></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>