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also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of Yahweh, and for all the vessels of service in the house of Yahweh;

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God's Plan Includes People

The divine plan for the temple wasn't just about architecture; it included the organization of the people who would serve there. Commentators note that David's instructions covered the rotations ('courses') of the priests and Levites, their specific tasks like preparing food, and even the utensils they would use. This shows that God's work is always concerned with both the place and the people who minister within it.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 28:13

19th Century

Bishop

Also (and) for the courses of the priests and the Levites. —This connects immediately with the phrase “all the ch…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Chronicles 28:12–13

19th Century

Preacher

Everything was laid down, catalogued, and arranged so that Solomon had only to follow the plans given to him by his father, and all would be right.…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 28:13

17th Century

Pastor

And also for the courses of the priests and Levites
Where they should serve, of which, as fixed and ordered by David…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 28:11–21

17th Century

Minister

The temple must be a sacred thing, and a type of Christ; it must be framed by Divine teaching. Christ is the true temple, the church is the gospel …