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for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
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A Position of Constant Trust
Commentators agree that unlike other Levites who served in rotating shifts, the four chief porters held a permanent, full-time position. They were always on-site at the temple, highlighting the immense responsibility and constant integrity required for their role in overseeing God's house.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, For the four chief porters, who were themselves Levites, were in trust, who also had the charge of the chambers, etc. A contrast s…
19th Century
Anglican
For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office. —The Hebrew text says, or seems to say, “For in fixed positio…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office The four chief po…
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