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For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.

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David's Final Orders

Commentators explain that "the last words of David" likely refer to his final commands or orders before his death. While it could also mean a specific historical document, the consensus points to David's authoritative decision to change the age requirement for Levitical service from thirty to twenty years old.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 23:27

18th Century

Theologian

By the “last words of David,” some understand a historical work on the latter part of his reign, likely drawn up by Gad or Nathan (Compare [Referen…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 23:27

19th Century

Bishop

For by the last words of David. —This means, because of his last commands. The Vulgate (juxta praecepta David novissima) and Syria…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 23:27

17th Century

Pastor

For by the last words of David
Or therefore by the last orders he gave before his death:

the Levi…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 23:24–32

17th Century

Minister

Now, because the people of Israel were so numerous, more should have been employed in the temple service, so that every Israelite who brought an of…