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and they had charge of the key for opening it each morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They would spend the night around the house of God, since it was their duty to guard it and to open the gates every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they lodged around the house of God, for on them lay the duty of watching, and they had charge of opening it every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge <i>was</i> upon them, and the opening thereof every morning <i>pertained</i> to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they lodged <i>all</i> around the house of God because they <i>had</i> the responsibility, and they <i>were</i> in charge of opening <i>it</i> every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They spent the night around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they were in charge of opening <i>it</i> morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They spent the night around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they were in charge of opening it morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they spent the night around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they <i>were</i> in charge of opening <i>it</i> morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they spent the night all around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they <i>were</i> over opening <i>it</i> morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They spent the night around the house of God, for the [night] watch was theirs, and they were in charge of opening <i>the house</i> morning after morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They spent the night in the vicinity of God’s temple, because they had guard duty and were in charge of opening it every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They spent the night in the vicinity of God&#8217s temple, because they had guard duty and were in charge of opening it every morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They guarded the temple day and night and opened its doors every morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them, and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They would spend the night stationed around God's temple because they had to guard it and open it every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They lived near the Temple, because it was their duty to guard it and to open the gates every morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They spent the night near the Temple of God, since they had been entrusted to guard it. They were in charge of opening it every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They would spend the night in their posts all around God's sanctuary, for they were assigned to guard it and would open it with the key every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They lodged around the house of God, because that duty was on them; and to them pertained its opening morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they lodged about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening of it every morning pertained to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They stayed around God’s house, because that was their duty; and it was their duty to open it morning by morning. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they lodge around the house of God, for the watch [is] on them, and they [are] over the opening, even morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and round about the house of God they lodge, for on them is the watch, and they are over the opening, even morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will lodge round about the house of God, for upon them the watches, and they over its opening, and for morning to morning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they abode in their watches round about the temple of the Lord: that when it was time, they might open the gates in the morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they remained in their watches, on all sides of the temple of the Lord, so that, when the time had arrived, they might open the gates in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They would spend the night near the house of God, for it was in their charge and they had the duty of opening it each morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And they would spend the night near the house of God; for on them lay the duty of watching, and they had charge of opening it every morning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they lodged round about the house of the LORD, because upon them was the duty of guarding the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they were going around and lodging at the house of LORD JEHOVAH, because this was their Guard at the gates.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them, and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the charge <i>was</i> upon them, and these <i>were</i> charged with the keys to open the doors of the temple every morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-27.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=2986" 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">26</span>But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: yā·lî·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">They would spend the night</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: ū·sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">stationed around</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">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> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: miš·me·reṯ (N-fs) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">were responsible for guarding it</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4668.htm" title="4668: ham·map̄·tê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- A key. From pathach; an opener, i.e. A key.">and opening it</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: wə·lab·bō·qer (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">every morning.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: lab·bō·qer (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning."></a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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/23-19.htm">2 Chronicles 23:19</a></span><br />He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">1 Chronicles 9:24</a></span><br />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_samuel/3-15.htm">1 Samuel 3:15</a></span><br />Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-5.htm">2 Kings 11:5-7</a></span><br />and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49</a></span><br />But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">1 Chronicles 16:37</a></span><br />So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Luke 2:37</a></span><br />and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a></span><br />the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was on them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.</p><p class="hdg">the charge</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></b></br> And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the holy <i>place</i>, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Romans 12:7</a></b></br> Or ministry, <i>let us wait</i> on <i>our</i> ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;</p><p class="hdg">the opening</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm">1 Samuel 3:15</a></b></br> And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/1-10.htm">Malachi 1:10</a></b></br> Who <i>is there</i> even among you that would shut the doors <i>for nought</i>? neither do ye kindle <i>fire</i> on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-7.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-7.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-20.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/3-25.htm">Key</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-9.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">Night</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-21.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm">Pertained</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-56.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-16.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-13.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-28.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-28.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-22.htm">Key</a> <a href="/ezra/4-6.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-40.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Night</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Pertained</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">The Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">The priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">The charge of certain Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm">The stock of Saul and Jonathan</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They would spend the night stationed around the house of God</b><br>This phrase refers to the Levites, specifically the gatekeepers, who were assigned the duty of guarding the temple. The "house of God" in this context is the temple in Jerusalem, which was central to Israelite worship and religious life. The Levites were set apart for service to God, and their role as gatekeepers was crucial for maintaining the sanctity and security of the temple. This duty required vigilance and dedication, reflecting the importance of the temple as a holy place. The concept of guarding the temple can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament idea of believers being temples of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for spiritual vigilance (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19</a>).<p><b>because they were responsible for guarding it</b><br>The responsibility of guarding the temple was a sacred trust given to the Levites. This duty highlights the importance of protecting what is holy and ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter. The role of the gatekeepers can be compared to the cherubim who guarded the entrance to the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>), symbolizing the protection of sacred spaces. This responsibility also underscores the theme of stewardship, as the Levites were entrusted with the care of God's dwelling place on earth.<p><b>and opening it every morning</b><br>Opening the temple every morning was a significant task that marked the beginning of daily worship and sacrifices. This act of opening the temple symbolizes the accessibility of God to His people and the regular rhythm of worship in the life of Israel. It reflects the idea of new beginnings and the renewal of God's mercies each day (<a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>). The morning opening of the temple can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the "door" through which believers have access to God (<a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a>), emphasizing the continual invitation to enter into God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatekeepers.htm">Gatekeepers</a></b><br>These were Levites assigned to guard the entrances of the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the sanctity and security of the house of God.<br><br>2. <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, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/night_watch.htm">Night Watch</a></b><br>The gatekeepers were responsible for staying overnight to ensure the temple was protected from any defilement or unauthorized entry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/morning_opening.htm">Morning Opening</a></b><br>The gatekeepers had the duty of opening the temple each morning, signifying the start of daily worship and activities.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties, including temple service and teaching the law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The gatekeepers exemplify faithfulness in their duties. We are called to be faithful in whatever responsibilities God has entrusted to us, no matter how small they may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_sacred.htm">Guarding the Sacred</a></b><br>Just as the gatekeepers guarded the temple, we are to guard our hearts and lives, ensuring that nothing unholy enters. This involves vigilance in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>Opening the temple each morning signifies the priority of worship in daily life. We should begin each day with a focus on God, dedicating our time and actions to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The gatekeepers worked together to fulfill their duties. In the body of Christ, we must work in unity, supporting one another in our various roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light_and_darkness.htm">Symbolism of Light and Darkness</a></b><br>The transition from night to morning in the temple service can symbolize moving from darkness to light, reflecting the transformative power of God's presence in our lives.<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/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_kill_uzza_for_touching_the_ark.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:9) Why would God strike Uzza dead for touching the Ark if he was only trying to steady it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_17_3-4_reverse_nathan's_ok.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3-4 reverse Nathan's initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-27.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">They would spend the night</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלִ֑ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·lî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stationed around</span><br /><span class="heb">וּסְבִיב֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים</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 /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</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">they had</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<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">responsibility for guarding it</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁמֶ֔רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·me·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guard, watch, charge, function</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and opening it</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּפְתֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·map̄·tê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4669.htm">Strong's 4669: </a> </span><span class="str2">An aperture, utterance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every morning.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַבֹּ֥קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">1 Chronicles 9:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:27 They lodged around the house of God (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:28" /></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>