1 Chronicles 9:25-27 ▼

25 Their brothers who lived in their own villages took turns in assisting them for seven-day periods,

26 while the four chief gatekeepers were on permanent duty. These were the Levites who also had charge of the chambers and treasures of the house of God.

27 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.