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Organized for Service
Commentators explain that this verse establishes the formal organization of the temple gatekeepers. Like the priests and singers, they were divided into courses or divisions that served in rotation. This wasn't a random assignment but a highly structured system, likely with 24 divisions, designed for consistent and faithful ministry in God's house.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 26:12
18th Century
Theologian
This verse is obscure, but its probable meaning is as follows: "To these divisions of the gatekeepers—the chief men—were assigned the watches, alon…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 26:12
19th Century
Bishop
Among these were the divisions of the porters. —Rather, To these, the courses (1 Chronicles 23:6)
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 26:12
17th Century
Pastor
Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the
chief men
These before …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 26:1–32
17th Century
Minister
The porters and treasurers of the temple needed strength and valor to oppose those who wrongly attempted to enter the sanctuary and to guard the sa…