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Version</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among the Korahites and the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />These <i>are</i> the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among the sons of Korah and among the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among the Korahites and the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those were the divisions of the gatekeepers from the descendants of the Korahites and Merarites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those were the divisions of the gatekeepers from the sons of the Korahites and Merarites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />These were the courses of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />These were the guard duties assigned to the men from the clans of Korah and Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />These were the courses of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among Korah's and Merari's descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This is the assignment of guard duty to the clan of Korah and the clan of Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These were the ranks of trustees assigned among the descendants of Korah and the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the divisions of the gatekeepers, of the sons of the Korahite, and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> These are the courses of the gatekeepers, of the sons of the Korhite, and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />These the divisions of the gates to the sons of the Korahites, and to the sons of Merari.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These are the divisions of the porters of the sons of Core, and of Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These are the divisions of the porters of the sons of Kohath and of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These were the classes of the gatekeepers, sons of Korah and Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers among the Korahites and the sons of Merari.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Korah and among the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These are the divisions of the Gate Keepers of the sons of Qorah and of the sons of Marari.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />These were the courses of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />These <i>are</i> the divisions of the porters for the sons of Core, and to the sons of Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-19.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=7313" 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">18</span>As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These were</a> <a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">the divisions</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.">of the gatekeepers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">who were descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/7145.htm" title="7145: haq·qā·rə·ḥî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Korah. Patronymic from Qorach; a Korchite or descendants of Korach.">of Korah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: wə·liḇ·nê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/4847.htm" title="4847: mə·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite.">Merari.</a> </span><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="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-5</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-5</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18-19</a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. / He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">2 Chronicles 31:14-15</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. / Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24-26</a></span><br />The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a></span><br />And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Ezekiel 44:11-14</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. / Because they ministered before their idols and became a stumbling block of iniquity to the house of Israel, therefore I swore with an uplifted hand concerning them that they would bear the consequences of their iniquity, declares the Lord GOD. / They must not approach Me to serve Me as priests or come near any of My holy things or the most holy things. They will bear the shame of the abominations they have committed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-47</a></span><br />Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42-44</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-4</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a></span><br />We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-11.htm">Numbers 16:11</a></b></br> For which cause <i>both</i> thou and all thy company <i>are</i> gathered together against the LORD: and what <i>is</i> Aaron, that ye murmur against him?</p><p class="hdg">Korah </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">Korahites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">Ko'rahites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">Kore</a> <a href="/exodus/6-24.htm">Korhite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-10.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-10.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Porters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-19.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-4.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">Korahites</a> <a href="/exodus/6-24.htm">Ko'rahites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Kore</a> <a href="/exodus/6-24.htm">Korhite</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">Porters</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>These were the divisions of the gatekeepers</b><br>The gatekeepers were responsible for maintaining the security and order of the temple, a role of significant importance in ancient Israel. Their duties included guarding the entrances, managing the flow of people, and ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter. This role reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/10-10.htm">Leviticus 10:10</a>, where the priests are instructed to distinguish between the holy and the common. The division of labor among the gatekeepers ensured that the temple functioned smoothly and that worship could proceed without disruption.<p><b>who were descendants of Korah</b><br>The mention of Korah is significant, as Korah was a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in <a href="/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>. Despite this, his descendants were not only spared but also given important roles in temple service, demonstrating God's grace and redemption. The Korahites became known for their musical contributions to temple worship, as seen in the Psalms attributed to the sons of Korah (e.g., <a href="/psalms/42.htm">Psalm 42, 44</a>-49). This transformation from rebellion to service highlights the theme of redemption and the possibility of restoration within God's covenant community.<p><b>and Merari</b><br>Merari was one of the three sons of Levi, the others being Gershon and Kohath. The Merarites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's structural elements, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases, as detailed in <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Numbers 3:36-37</a>. Their inclusion in the divisions of the gatekeepers underscores the comprehensive involvement of the Levites in the service of the temple. This reflects the broader biblical principle of each member of the community having a specific role and function, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where Paul describes the church as the body of Christ, with each part contributing to the whole.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/korahites.htm">Korahites</a></b><br>Descendants of Korah, a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses but whose descendants were later given roles in temple service, including gatekeeping.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/merarites.htm">Merarites</a></b><br>Descendants of Merari, one of the sons of Levi, who were assigned specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatekeepers.htm">Gatekeepers</a></b><br>Levites assigned to guard the gates of the temple, ensuring the sanctity and order of the worship space.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/divisions.htm">Divisions</a></b><br>The organized groups or courses of gatekeepers, indicating a structured and orderly approach to temple service.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_service.htm">Temple Service</a></b><br>The broader context of the roles and responsibilities within the temple, highlighting the importance of worship and order in the life of Israel.<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 divisions of gatekeepers highlight the need for order and structure in worship, ensuring that everything is done decently and in order (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40</a>).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_redemption_and_purpose.htm">God's Redemption and Purpose</a></b><br>Despite Korah's rebellion, his descendants were given a significant role in temple service, illustrating God's redemptive purposes and the opportunity for restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>The gatekeepers' dedication to their duties serves as a model for faithfulness in whatever role God assigns us, whether seen or unseen.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_sacred.htm">Guarding the Sacred</a></b><br>Just as the gatekeepers protected the temple, believers are called to guard their hearts and the purity of the church community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The various divisions and roles within the temple service reflect the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, where each member has a unique and valuable contribution.<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/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/does_peleg's_'division'_imply_a_global_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 1:19, does the mention of 'division' in Peleg's time imply a global geological event that contradicts modern science?</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><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>(19) <span class= "bld">These are the divisions of the porters.</span>--<span class= "ital">These are the courses of the porters, belonging to the sons of the Korhite, and to the sons of Merari.</span> This concluding remark proves that only the Kohathite and Merarite divisions of Levi had part in the duty of Temple-warders. The Gershonites were not represented among the porters (see <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm" title="Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.">1Chronicles 26:1</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/26-10.htm" title="Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)">1Chronicles 26:10</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-19.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">These [were]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֗לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the divisions</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחְלְקוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 gatekeepers</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁ֣עֲרִ֔ים</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 were descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Korah</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקָּרְחִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qā·rə·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7145.htm">Strong's 7145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Korahites -- descendant of Korah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Merari.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרָרִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4847.htm">Strong's 4847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merari -- a son of Levi</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">1 Chronicles 26:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-19.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:19 These were the divisions of the doorkeepers (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:20" /></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>