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22 All those who were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy, whom David and Samuel the prophet appointed to their set office. 23 For they appointed them and their sons to keep the gates of the house of the LORD and the house of the tabernacle of the congregation, as guards. 24 The gates were open toward the four directions, toward the east, west, north, and south. 25 And their brethren who kept the watch in their generation did not enter into the temple except once every seven days from time to time, 26 For these Levites were in their set office, and were in charge of the four gates in the four directions; and stood on guard, and were over the work and over the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 27 And they lodged round about the house of the LORD, because upon them was the duty of guarding the gates. 1 Chronicles 9:22-27, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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