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They kept the charge of their God, and the charge of the purification, and [so did] the singers and the porters, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.
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Faithful in Assigned Roles
Commentators explain that "keeping the charge" or "ward" involved the diligent and orderly performance of specific duties. The singers maintained their worship schedule, the porters guarded the gates against ceremonial impurity, and all observed the rules of purification. This reflects a community where everyone faithfully fulfilled their assigned roles.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The ward of the purification - The observances with respect to purification. Compare 1 Chronicles 23:28.
19th Century
Anglican
Divine arrangements.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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