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This was the ordering of them in their service, to come into the house of Yahweh according to the ordinance [given] to them by Aaron their father, as Yahweh, the God of Israel, had commanded him.
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God's Plan for Orderly Worship
Commentators explain that the detailed organization of the priests into 24 rotating classes was not a human idea. It was established "as Jehovah, the God of Israel, had commanded." This shows God's desire for worship to be conducted in a structured and orderly manner, with each group knowing its specific time and duty in the temple service.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These were the orderings — that is, this was the established numerical order for their ministerial service in the house of the Lord. This se…
19th Century
Anglican
These were the orderings of them in their service. —Better, These were their classes for their service.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These were the orderings of them: Their classes or courses into which they were divided, in their service to …
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