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David divided them into courses according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

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Order Precedes Worship

Commentators explain that David's organization of the Levites was a crucial preparatory step for the temple's future. He systematically divided them into three main courses based on their ancestral lines—Gershon, Kohath, and Merari—demonstrating that thoughtful structure and order are foundational to effective service and worship.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 23:6

19th Century

Bishop

And David divided them into courses. —Heb., he divided him them (reflexive form of verb, with suffix) into d…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 23:6

17th Century

Pastor

And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi ,
&c.] Into three classes, according to the number of the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 23:1–23

17th Century

Minister

David, having given charge concerning the building of the temple, settles the method of the temple service and orders its officers. When those of t…