Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their leaders, had duties for ministering in the temple of the LORD, just as their relatives had. New Living Translation These divisions of the gatekeepers were named for their family leaders, and like the other Levites, they served at the house of the LORD. English Standard Version These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their chief men, had duties, just as their brothers did, ministering in the house of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Among these were the divisions of the gatekeepers, among the chief men, having duties just like their brethren, to serve in the house of the LORD. New American Standard Bible To these divisions of the gatekeepers, to the chief men, were given duties like their relatives, to serve in the house of the LORD. NASB 1995 To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house of the LORD. NASB 1977 To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties like their relatives to minister in the house of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given responsibilities like their relatives to minister in the house of Yahweh. Amplified Bible To these divisions of the gatekeepers, the chief men, were given duties, like their relatives, to minister in the house of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible These divisions of the gatekeepers, under their leading men, had duties for ministering in the LORD’s temple, just as their relatives did. Holman Christian Standard Bible These divisions of the gatekeepers, under their leading men, had duties for ministering in the LORD’s temple, just as their brothers did. American Standard Version Of these were the courses of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brethren, to minister in the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version The guards were divided into groups, according to their family leaders, and they were assigned duties at the temple, just like the other Levites. English Revised Version Of these were the courses of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having charges like as their brethren, to minister in the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation These divisions of gatekeepers through their head men were assigned duties with their relatives to serve in the LORD's temple. Good News Translation The Temple guards were divided into groups, according to families, and they were assigned duties in the Temple, just as the other Levites were. International Standard Version With respect to their leaders, these courses of trustees had responsibilities, along with their relatives, regarding ministry within the Temple of the LORD Majority Standard Bible These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their brothers did. NET Bible These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their leaders, had assigned responsibilities, like their relatives, as they served in the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible Of these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brothers, to minister in the house of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Of these were the divisions of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brothers, to minister in Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor these [are] the divisions of the gatekeepers, of the heads of the mighty ones, [with] charges just as their brothers, to minister in the house of YHWH, Young's Literal Translation According to these are the courses of the gatekeepers; to the heads of the mighty ones are charges over-against their brethren, to minister in the house of Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation To these the divisions of the gates for the heads of the strong ones, the watches near their brethren, to serve in the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAmong these were the divisions of the porters, so that the chiefs of the wards, as well as their brethren, always ministered in the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version These were distributed as porters, so that the leaders of the posts, as well as their brothers, were ministering continually in the house of the Lord. New American Bible To these divisions of the gatekeepers, by their chief men, were assigned watches for them to minister in the house of the LORD, for each group in the same way. New Revised Standard Version These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their leaders, had duties, just as their kindred did, ministering in the house of the LORD; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAmong these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having watch one opposite another, to minister in the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Door Keepers were distributed among these for the Head Guard, opposite their brethren, that they would be serving in the Holy House. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These courses of the doorkeepers, even the chief men, had wards over against their brethren, to minister in the house of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation To these were assigned the divisions of the gates, to the chiefs of the mighty men the daily courses, even their brethren, to minister in the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Divisions of the Gatekeepers…11Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all. 12These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their brothers did. 13They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.… Cross References Numbers 3:32 The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. Numbers 4:16 Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” 1 Chronicles 9:22-27 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. ... 1 Chronicles 23:32 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. 1 Chronicles 24:3-5 With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. / Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. / Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. 1 Chronicles 25:1 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: 1 Chronicles 28:13 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: 2 Chronicles 8:14 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. 2 Chronicles 23:18 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. 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Nehemiah 12:24-26 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. Nehemiah 13:5 and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. Ezekiel 44:11 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. Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Luke 12:42-48 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. ... Treasury of Scripture 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. 1 Chronicles 25:8 And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. Jump to Previous Authority Charges Chief Corresponding Courses Divisions Doorkeepers Door-Keepers Duties Gatekeepers House Minister Ministering Offices Performing Porters Positions Relatives Responsible Servants WardsJump to Next Authority Charges Chief Corresponding Courses Divisions Doorkeepers Door-Keepers Duties Gatekeepers House Minister Ministering Offices Performing Porters Positions Relatives Responsible Servants Wards1 Chronicles 26 1. The divisions of the porters13. The gates assigned by lot 20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures 29. Officers and judges Among these This phrase indicates a specific group within a larger context. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "בָּהֶם" (bahem), which means "among them" or "in them." It suggests a sense of belonging and inclusion within a community. Historically, this reflects the organized structure of the Levitical duties, emphasizing that each person had a role to play in the service of God. This inclusion is a reminder of the body of Christ, where every member has a unique and vital function. were the divisions of the gatekeepers the chief men having duties just like their brothers to minister in the house of the LORD Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theseלְ֠אֵלֶּה (lə·’êl·leh) Preposition-l | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those divisions מַחְלְק֨וֹת (maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4256: Division, course of the gatekeepers, הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִ֜ים (haš·šō·‘ă·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7778: A gatekeeper through their chief לְרָאשֵׁ֧י (lə·rā·šê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head men, הַגְּבָרִ֛ים (hag·gə·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply had duties מִשְׁמָר֖וֹת (miš·mā·rō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function for ministering לְשָׁרֵ֖ת (lə·šā·rêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to in the house בְּבֵ֥ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD, יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel just as לְעֻמַּ֣ת (lə·‘um·maṯ) Preposition-l Strong's 5980: Society, near, beside, along with their brothers did. אֲחֵיהֶ֑ם (’ă·ḥê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links 1 Chronicles 26:12 NIV1 Chronicles 26:12 NLT 1 Chronicles 26:12 ESV 1 Chronicles 26:12 NASB 1 Chronicles 26:12 KJV 1 Chronicles 26:12 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 26:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 26:12 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 26:12 French Bible 1 Chronicles 26:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:12 Of these were the divisions (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |