On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.
Parallel translations
- WEB Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.
- KJV Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
- BSB Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.
- NKJV On the east were six Levites, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, and for the storehouse two by two.
- NLT Six Levites were assigned each day to the east gate, four to the north gate, four to the south gate, and two pairs at the storehouse.
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Quick answer
This verse counts the daily watch at each side of the sanctuary, with extra guards at the storehouse. It underscores how thoroughly the house of God was protected.
Overview
The numbers detail the Levitical guard rotation: six to the east, four each on the north and south, and pairs at the storehouse. This meticulous record reflects the Chronicler's concern that worship be conducted in good order under God's appointment. The diligence of these gatekeepers pictures the faithfulness God still desires from those who serve in his house.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 9:24On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
- 2 Chr 8:14He appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the divisions of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their offices, to praise and to minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required; the doorkeepers also by their divisions at every gate, for David the man of God had so commanded.
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