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This is the thing that you shall do: a third part of you, who come in on the Sabbath, of the priests and of the Levites, shall be porters of the thresholds;

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A Tale of Two Accounts

Commentators highlight a key difference between this account and the one in 2 Kings. While Kings focuses on the royal bodyguard, the Chronicler emphasizes the role of the priests and Levites. This likely reflects the Chronicler's purpose of showcasing the importance of the temple and its personnel in the life of the nation.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 23:4

18th Century

Theologian

The writer of Chronicles relates the orders that were given to the Levites; the author of Kings, those received by the royal bodyguard (see the not…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 23:4

19th Century

Bishop

This is the thing that you shall do.2 Kings 11:5: And he charged them saying, This is the thing, (etc.). T…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 23:4

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 23:1).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 23:1–21

17th Century

Minister

To look upon ourselves and each other as the Lord's people, should make us earnest in the discharge of our duty both to God and man. Thus was this …