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These were the courses of the doorkeepers; of the sons of the Korahites, and of the sons of Merari.
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A Designated Role
Commentators note that this verse summarizes the preceding list, emphasizing that the role of temple doorkeeper was specifically assigned to the clans of the Korahites (a branch of the Kohathites) and the Merarites. The Gershonites, another Levitical clan, were not assigned this duty. This highlights God's specific calling and orderly assignment of roles within His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The divisions of the porters—The account of the porters given here states there were only twenty-four on duty at any one time. However, [Ref…
19th Century
Anglican
These are the divisions of the porters. — These are the courses of the porters, belonging to the sons of the Korhite, and to t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore,
and among the sons of Merari
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