Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:22
All these [which were] chosen to be porters in the gates [were] two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.
22. All these ] Cp. Ezr 2:41 (= Neh 7:45); Neh 11:19. The discrepancy in numbers between Chron. and Neh. and also between Nehemiah 7 and Nehemiah 11 may be explained by supposing some difference in the manner of reckoning or some difference in the period referred to
in their villages ] Cp. note on 1Ch 9:16.
David and Samuel the seer ] The Chronicler attributes to David the organisation of the priests (1Ch 24:3), of the Levites (1Ch 23:27; 1Ch 24:31), of the singers (1Ch 25:1 ff.), and of the doorkeepers (in this passage). Samuel the seer is here associated with David in the work, perhaps as having himself exercised the doorkeeper’s office (1Sa 3:15). We have however no evidence outside Chron. of Samuel’s organising work for the sanctuary.
set office ] R.V. mg. trust. The meaning is “office of trust”; cp. 1Ch 9:26; 1Ch 9:31 ; 2Ch 31:15; 2Ch 31:18.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The porters, like the singers Neh 12:29, dwelt for the most part in the villages round Jerusalem. They were the descendants of those originally selected for the work by David. Davids arrangements are here regarded as having had the sanction of Samuel – which would imply that he planned them in the lifetime of Saul, while he was still a fugitive and an outlaw.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
1Ch 9:22
And Samuel the seer.
Samuel, the prophet of the Lord
Samuel was the last of the judges (1Sa 8:4-5). Samuel was the first of the prophets (Act 3:24).
I. Samuel in his childhood. He had a praying mother (1Sa 1:26-27). He had an early call to serve God (1Sa 2:18). He had a special message from the Lord (1Sa 3:8-9).
II. Samuel when he became a man. He was the one by whom God spake to the People (1Sa 3:19-21). He was the one by whom God defended the people (1Sa 7:12-13). He was the one by whom God instructed the people (1Sa 12:23-24). He was the one by whom God gave a king over the people (1Sa 10:24-25).
III. Samuel when he drew near his end. He appealed to the people (1Sa 12:2-3). He reasoned with the people (1Sa 12:7). He died with the respect of the people (1Sa 25:1). Lessons: Begin to serve the Lord early. Determine to follow the Lord fully. Be ready to hear the Lord only. Be persuaded to trust the Lord entirely. Samuel as the last of the judges was great. Samuel as the first of the prophets was greater. But for the greatest honour which Samuel had, see Psa 99:6. (The Clergymans Magazine.)
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In their villages; where their usual residence was, and whence they came to Jerusalem in their courses.
Did ordain: in the times of the judges there was much disorder and confusion, both in the Jewish state and church, and the Levites came to the tabernacle promiscuously, and as their inclinations or occasions brought them. But Samuel, the best of judges, having some prospect and good hopes of deliverance from their enemies, and of a happy settlement of the Israelitish church and nation, and observing that the Levites were greatly increased he began to think of establishing some order among the Levites in their ministration about the tabernacle. And these intentions of his probably were communicated by him to David, who after Samuels death, and his own peaceable settlement in his throne, revived and perfected Samuels design, and took care to put it in execution.
In their set office, Heb. in their faith, or faithfulness, i.e. either,
1. In their office, which is called faithfulness, because this is required in that office. Or,
2. In the faithful discharge of their duty, and in obedience to the will of God, signified to them by revelation, or by the Spirit, as it is said of David, 1Ch 28:12, which they received by faith, and accordingly designed, and David executed it. And so this is added to show that this was no human invention, as some might conceive, but a Divine appointment, to which all ought to submit.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
All those that were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve,…. As fixed in the days of David, and might not be fewer:
these were reckoned by their genealogies in their villages; where they dwelt:
whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office; the scheme was first drawn by Samuel the prophet, and communicated to David, who put it into execution, to be constantly and perpetually observed.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(22) All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates (Heb., thresholds) were two hundred and twelve.This seems to assign the number of warders at the epoch of which the chronicler, or, rather, his source, is writing. Neh. 11:19 makes the total of the porters one hundred and seventy-two. According to Ezr. 2:42, one hundred and thirty-nine returned with Zerubbabel. Under David, the number of warders was ninety-three (1Ch. 26:8-11).
These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages.Rather, thesein their villages was their registration.
These.That is, their ancestors. Guilds and corporations do not die.
Whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.These David and Samuel had ordained in their office of trust, or, in permanence. No mention is made elsewhere of Samuels part in arranging the Levitical service. He died before Davids accession (1Sa. 25:1). Tradition doubtless associated him with David in the work of religious reform, and from what is known of his relation to the sovereigns of his day, the statement of the text may be held true in spirit, if not in the letter.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
22. Whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain This statement adds further to the dignity and honour of the office of the porters. But Samuel the seer was dead long before David reorganized and arranged the various departments of the sanctuary service, and so this passage is to be understood of Samuel’s indirect assistance in the matter, either by planning and advising with David on the subject during his lifetime, or, as is more probable, by actually taking measures to organize and arrange the Levites for service during the reign of Saul. “The mention of Samuel after David,” says Keil, “has not a chronological signification, but David is named first on account of his connexion with the matter in hand, for the thorough reorganization of the worship, and the classification of the persons engaged in carrying it on, originated with David. For these arrangements of David, however, Samuel had prepared the way in his struggle for the restoration of the theocracy, and of the worship which had fallen into desuetude under Eli and his profligate sons. To do this in any measure he must have, without doubt, ordained trustworthy men to the individual offices, and thus have prepared the way for King David.”
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
1Ch 9:22. In their set office In their stations. Houbigant.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
1Ch 9:22 All these [which were] chosen to be porters in the gates [were] two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.
Ver. 22. In their set office. ] Or, For their fidelity. Or, In their trust, committed unto them by God and the commonwealth.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
two hundred and twelve. These were for the Tabernacle (1Ch 9:21). In Neh 11:19, it is 172, excluding those in the villages. Not the 4,000 of 1Ch 23:5, or their ninety-three heads (1Ch 26), which were for the future Temple.
their genealogy = [Was registered] in their villages. There is no record of this. But Samuel stood at the head.
did ordain = founded Compare 1Ch 23:1-6. Compare Act 3:24.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
in their: 1Ch 9:16, 1Ch 9:25, Neh 11:25-30, Neh 11:36, Neh 12:28, Neh 12:29, Neh 12:44
David: 1Ch 23:1-32, 1Ch 25:1 – 1Ch 26:32, 1Ch 28:13, 1Ch 28:21
Samuel: 1Sa 9:9
did ordain: Heb. founded
set office: or, trust, 1Ch 9:26, 1Ch 9:31
Reciprocal: 2Ch 31:15 – set office 2Ch 31:18 – set office
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1Ch 9:22. These were reckoned in their villages Where their usual residence was, and whence they came to Jerusalem in their courses. Whom David and Samuel did ordain In the times of the judges there was much disorder both in the Jewish state and church, and the Levites came to the tabernacle promiscuously, and as their inclinations or occasions brought them. But Samuel, observing they were greatly increased, began to think of establishing order in their ministration. And these intentions of his, probably, were communicated to David, who, after his own peaceable settlement in his throne, revived and perfected Samuels design, and took care to put it in execution.