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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.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/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />As for the court to the west, there were four at the road and two at the court itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Six were assigned each day to the west gate, four to the gateway leading up to the Temple, and two to the courtyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, <i>and</i> two at Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As for the Parbar on the west, <i>there were</i> four on the highway <i>and</i> two at the Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />At the annex on the west <i>there were</i> four at the highway and two at the annex.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />At the Parbar on the west <i>there were</i> four at the highway and two at the Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />At the Parbar on the west <i>there were</i> four at the highway and two at the Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />At the colonnade on the west side [of the outer court of the temple] <i>there were</i> four at the road and two at the colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />four were stationed along the road leading to the west courtyard, and two guards stayed in the court itself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />At the courtyard on the west there were four Levites at the gateway to the palace and two at the courtyard itself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Near the western pavilion there were four guards by the road and two at the pavilion itself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and for the colonnade on the west four were assigned at the road and two at the colonnade. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />At the court on the west there were four posted on the road and two at the court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the colonnade on the west, four at the gateway, and two at the colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />At Parbar westward, four at the causey, and two at Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />at Parbar, to the west, [are] four at the highway, two at Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> at Parbar, to the west, are four at the highway, two at Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Parbar to the west, four at the highway, two at the open portico,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the cells also of the porters toward the west four in the way: and two at every cell. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, in the cells of the porters toward the west, there were four along the way, and two at every cell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />as for the large building on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the large building.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />At Parbar westward, four at the road and two at Parbar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To Parbar at the west four, two at the streets at Parbar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the Precinct westward, four at the causeway, and two at the Precinct.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to relieve guard, also for Osa westward after the chamber-gate, three. <i>There was</i> a ward over against the ward of the ascent eastward, six <i>men</i> in a day, and four for the north, and four for the south, and at the Esephim two to relieve guard, and four by the west, and two to relieve guard at the pathway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-18.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=7307" 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/26.htm">The Divisions of the Gatekeepers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6503.htm" title="6503: lap·par·bār (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Or Parvar; of foreign origin; Parbar or Parvar, a quarter of Jerusalem.">As for the court</a> <a href="/hebrew/4628.htm" title="4628: lam·ma·‘ă·rāḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- West. Or maearabah; from arab, in the sense of shading; the west.">on the west,</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·bā·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">there were four</a> <a href="/hebrew/4546.htm" title="4546: lam·sil·lāh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A highway. From calal; a thoroughfare, literally or figuratively; specifically a viaduct, a staircase.">at the highway</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·na·yim (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">and two</a> <a href="/hebrew/6503.htm" title="6503: lap·par·bār (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Or Parvar; of foreign origin; Parbar or Parvar, a quarter of Jerusalem.">at the court.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.…<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/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22-24</a></span><br />The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.<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="/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_kings/12-9.htm">2 Kings 12:9</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-4.htm">2 Chronicles 23:4-5</a></span><br />This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, / a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards 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="/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/44-14.htm">Ezekiel 44:14</a></span><br />Yet I will appoint them to keep charge of all the work for the temple and everything to be done in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-8.htm">1 Kings 6:8</a></span><br />The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-39.htm">1 Kings 7:39</a></span><br />He set five stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north, and he put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">1 Kings 7:49</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">2 Chronicles 4:7</a></span><br />He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-20.htm">2 Chronicles 4:20</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/23-11.htm">2 Kings 23:11</a></b></br> And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which <i>was</i> in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Causeway</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-11.htm">Court</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Footway</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Four</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Highway</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-29.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Road</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">West</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Westward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Causeway</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">Court</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Footway</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">Four</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Highway</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-10.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/job/19-12.htm">Road</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">West</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Westward</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</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/26.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/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As for the court on the west</b><br>The "court on the west" refers to a specific area within the temple complex. The temple, built by Solomon, was a central place of worship for the Israelites and was located in Jerusalem. The western side of the temple was significant as it was part of the outer court, which was accessible to the general public, including Gentiles. This area was crucial for the daily operations and rituals conducted by the Levites. The west side of the temple was also associated with the direction of the setting sun, symbolizing the end of the day and often representing completion or fulfillment in biblical symbolism.<p><b>there were four at the highway</b><br>The "four at the highway" likely refers to the number of gatekeepers or guards stationed at a major entrance or thoroughfare leading to the temple. Highways in ancient Israel were important routes for travel and trade, and they often led to significant locations like Jerusalem. The presence of gatekeepers ensured the security and order of those entering the temple area. This setup reflects the organized and structured nature of temple service, as outlined in the duties of the Levites. The number four may symbolize completeness or universality, as seen in other biblical contexts, such as the four corners of the earth.<p><b>and two at the court</b><br>The "two at the court" indicates the presence of two additional gatekeepers or guards stationed within the court itself. This inner area was closer to the temple and required additional security to maintain the sanctity and order of the worship space. The number two often signifies witness or testimony in the Bible, suggesting that these gatekeepers served as witnesses to the activities and rituals performed in the temple. Their role was crucial in ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean and authorized could approach the sacred areas, maintaining the holiness of the temple.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_court_on_the_west.htm">The Court on the West</a></b><br>This refers to a specific area within the temple complex. The temple was a central place of worship and sacrifice in ancient Israel, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_road.htm">The Road</a></b><br>This likely refers to a pathway or access point leading to or from the temple, indicating the importance of organized and secure access to the sacred space.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gatekeepers.htm">The Gatekeepers</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">1 Chronicles 26</a> involves the division of gatekeepers, who were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the sanctity and order of the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed organization of gatekeepers in the temple underscores the importance of order and structure in worship. Just as the temple required careful management, our worship today should be conducted with reverence and intentionality.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_sacred_spaces.htm">Guarding Sacred Spaces</a></b><br>The role of the gatekeepers was to protect the sanctity of the temple. In our lives, we are called to guard our hearts and minds, ensuring that our spiritual lives remain pure and focused on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The gatekeepers' duties, though seemingly mundane, were vital to the functioning of the temple. This teaches us that every role in the body of Christ is important, and we should serve faithfully, regardless of the task.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/access_to_god.htm">Access to God</a></b><br>The mention of roads and courts highlights the accessibility of the temple. In Christ, we have direct access to God, and we should cherish and utilize this privilege through prayer and worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_gatekeeper_numbers_realistic_for_israel.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13-19: How realistic are the high numbers of gatekeepers given the estimated population sizes of ancient Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_control_vast_territories.htm">How would David realistically wield control over so many conquered territories (1 Chronicles 18:6-13) given the limits of ancient communication and military logistics?</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/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">At</span> (the) <span class= "bld">Parbar westward.</span>--See <a href="/2_kings/23-11.htm" title="And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which was in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire.">2Kings 23:11</a>, where a plural <span class= "ital">Parw?rim</span> occurs. The meaning of the word is unknown. According to Gesenius (<span class= "ital">Thesaur.</span> p. 1123), "Parw?r" is the right spelling; and the term answers to a Persian word denoting "summer-house," <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> a building open to light and air. He makes "the Parbar" a cloister running round the court of the Temple, from which the cells were entered. (See Note on <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm" title="Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;">1Chronicles 23:28</a>.) Both spellings occur in Persian. Richardson's Persian Dictionary gives as many as fifteen variant forms of the word, besides <span class= "ital">Parwar</span> and <span class= "ital">Parbar.</span> His definition of the meaning is, "an open gallery or balcony on the top of a house, au upper room open on all sides to the air; a summer department or habitation; the roof of a house; a private door or entrance to a house."<p><span class= "bld">At</span> <span class= "bld">the causeway.</span>--That is, the highway of <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm" title="To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.">1Chronicles 26:16</a>. These four warders, therefore, stood by the gate Shalleketh. Adding together the numbers given in <a href="/context/1_chronicles/26-17.htm" title="Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.">1Chronicles 26:17-18</a>, we find that there were twenty-four warders on duty every day. The recurrence of the number is curious; but its relation to the twenty-four classes of the porters can hardly be determined. It is likely, however, that the twenty-four warders represent chiefs with their companies rather than individuals (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm" title="Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.">1Chronicles 26:12</a>). Twenty-four would be an insignificant fraction of 4,000 (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm" title="And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.">1Chronicles 23:6</a>). . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-18.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">As for the court</span><br /><span class="heb">לַפַּרְבָּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(lap·par·bār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6503.htm">Strong's 6503: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably a structure on the west side of Solomon's temple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the west,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽמַּעֲרָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lam·ma·‘ă·rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4628.htm">Strong's 4628: </a> </span><span class="str2">The west</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there were four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבָּעָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·bā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<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">at the highway</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽמְסִלָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·sil·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4546.htm">Strong's 4546: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thoroughfare, a viaduct, a staircase</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·na·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the court.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַפַּרְבָּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(lap·par·bār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6503.htm">Strong's 6503: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably a structure on the west side of Solomon's temple</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">1 Chronicles 26:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:18 For Parbar westward four at the causeway (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:19" /></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>