And their brethren in their villages had to come with them from time to time for seven days.
Parallel translations
- WEB Their brothers, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:
- KJV And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.
- BSB Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.
- NASB Their relatives in their settlements were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them;
- NLT Their relatives in the villages came regularly to share their duties for seven-day periods.
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Quick answer
Describes village-based relatives coming in seven-day rotations to assist. It shows a fair, shared system of temple duty.
Overview
Gatekeepers living in the villages came periodically, for seven-day terms, to join those on duty. This rotation spread the workload and let many participate in temple service. The Chronicler highlights an equitable, communal pattern of ministry, illustrating how God's work is shared among His people rather than borne by a few.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 2 Kgs 11:5He commanded them, saying, “This is what you must do: a third of you, who come in on the Sabbath, shall be keepers of the watch of the king’s house;
- 2 Chr 23:8So the Levites and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they each took his men, those who were to come in on the Sabbath; with those who were to go out on the Sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest didn’t dismiss the shift.
- 2 Kgs 11:7The two companies of you, even all who go out on the Sabbath, shall keep the watch of Yahweh’s house around the king.
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