Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they had to guard it; and they had charge of the key for opening it each morning. New Living Translation They would spend the night around the house of God, since it was their duty to guard it and to open the gates every morning. English Standard Version And they lodged around the house of God, for on them lay the duty of watching, and they had charge of opening it every morning. Berean Standard Bible They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. King James Bible And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them. New King James Version And they lodged all around the house of God because they had the responsibility, and they were in charge of opening it every morning. New American Standard Bible They spent the night around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they were in charge of opening it morning by morning. NASB 1995 They spent the night around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they were in charge of opening it morning by morning. NASB 1977 And they spent the night around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they were in charge of opening it morning by morning. Legacy Standard Bible And they spent the night all around the house of God, because the watch was committed to them; and they were over opening it morning by morning. Amplified Bible They spent the night around the house of God, for the [night] watch was theirs, and they were in charge of opening the house morning after morning. Christian Standard Bible They spent the night in the vicinity of God’s temple, because they had guard duty and were in charge of opening it every morning. Holman Christian Standard Bible They spent the night in the vicinity of God’s temple, because they had guard duty and were in charge of opening it every morning. American Standard Version And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning. Contemporary English Version They guarded the temple day and night and opened its doors every morning. English Revised Version And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them, and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning. GOD'S WORD® Translation They would spend the night stationed around God's temple because they had to guard it and open it every morning. Good News Translation They lived near the Temple, because it was their duty to guard it and to open the gates every morning. International Standard Version They spent the night near the Temple of God, since they had been entrusted to guard it. They were in charge of opening it every morning. Majority Standard Bible They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. NET Bible They would spend the night in their posts all around God's sanctuary, for they were assigned to guard it and would open it with the key every morning. New Heart English Bible They lodged around the house of God, because that duty was on them; and to them pertained its opening morning by morning. Webster's Bible Translation And they lodged about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening of it every morning pertained to them. World English Bible They stayed around God’s house, because that was their duty; and it was their duty to open it morning by morning. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they lodge around the house of God, for the watch [is] on them, and they [are] over the opening, even morning by morning. Young's Literal Translation and round about the house of God they lodge, for on them is the watch, and they are over the opening, even morning by morning. Smith's Literal Translation And they will lodge round about the house of God, for upon them the watches, and they over its opening, and for morning to morning. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they abode in their watches round about the temple of the Lord: that when it was time, they might open the gates in the morning. Catholic Public Domain Version And they remained in their watches, on all sides of the temple of the Lord, so that, when the time had arrived, they might open the gates in the morning. New American Bible They would spend the night near the house of God, for it was in their charge and they had the duty of opening it each morning. New Revised Standard Version And they would spend the night near the house of God; for on them lay the duty of watching, and they had charge of opening it every morning. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they lodged round about the house of the LORD, because upon them was the duty of guarding the gates. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they were going around and lodging at the house of LORD JEHOVAH, because this was their Guard at the gates. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them, and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the charge was upon them, and these were charged with the keys to open the doors of the temple every morning. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People of Jerusalem…26But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. 27They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. 28Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out.… Cross References Nehemiah 11:19 And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men. 1 Chronicles 23:32 So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 8:14 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. 2 Chronicles 23:19 He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter. 1 Chronicles 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... 1 Chronicles 9:24 The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. 1 Samuel 3:15 Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision, 2 Kings 11:5-7 and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king. 1 Chronicles 6:49 But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. 1 Chronicles 16:37 So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, 1 Chronicles 28:13 for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: 2 Chronicles 35:15 The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them. Psalm 134:1 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Luke 2:37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Acts 26:7 the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews. Treasury of Scripture And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was on them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them. the charge 1 Chronicles 23:32 And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of the LORD. Romans 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; the opening 1 Samuel 3:15 And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision. Malachi 1:10 Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand. Jump to Previous Care Charge Committed Duty Guard House Key Lodged Morning Night Opening Pertained Responsible Round Spend Spent Thereof Watch WatchingJump to Next Care Charge Committed Duty Guard House Key Lodged Morning Night Opening Pertained Responsible Round Spend Spent Thereof Watch Watching1 Chronicles 9 1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies2. The Israelites 10. The priests 14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem 27. The charge of certain Levites 35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan They would spend the night This phrase indicates a continuous and dedicated commitment. The Hebrew root here is "לון" (lun), which means to lodge or stay overnight. This suggests a sense of vigilance and readiness, reflecting the Levites' dedication to their sacred duties. In a spiritual sense, it calls believers to be watchful and steadfast in their faith, always prepared to serve God. stationed around the house of God because they had responsibility for guarding it and opening it every morning Hebrew They would spend the nightיָלִ֑ינוּ (yā·lî·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate stationed around וּסְבִיב֥וֹת (ū·sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God, הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they had עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against responsibility for guarding it מִשְׁמֶ֔רֶת (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function and opening it הַמַּפְתֵּ֖חַ (ham·map̄·tê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4669: An aperture, utterance every morning. וְלַבֹּ֥קֶר (wə·lab·bō·qer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning Links 1 Chronicles 9:27 NIV1 Chronicles 9:27 NLT 1 Chronicles 9:27 ESV 1 Chronicles 9:27 NASB 1 Chronicles 9:27 KJV 1 Chronicles 9:27 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 9:27 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 9:27 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 9:27 French Bible 1 Chronicles 9:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:27 They lodged around the house of God (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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