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besides those who were reckoned by genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even everyone who entered into the house of Yahweh, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their offices according to their courses;
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A Well-Organized System
Commentators explain that this verse likely describes an exception to the main distribution plan. Priests and Levites who were actively serving at the temple in Jerusalem received their daily provisions directly on-site. This verse clarifies that they were excluded from the regional distribution system, demonstrating a highly organized and fair method to ensure no one was overlooked or paid twice.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Beside their genealogy of males ... - Some translate this as, “Excepting the list of males,” etc. That is, they distributed to all the membe…
19th Century
Anglican
Beside their genealogy. —The verse is a parenthesis stating an exception, and should instead be translated, “apart from their regi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upwards Their office was no…
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