Bible Commentary

Now [these are] the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Ch. 1Ch 24:1-19. David’s Organization of the Priests by courses 1. Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron ] R.V. And the courses of the sons of Aaron were these. the sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 24:1”

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. 32. the tabernacle of the congregation ] R.V. the tent of meeting. the charge of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:32”

And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the order commanded unto them, continually before the LORD: 31. to offer ] The Levites’ duty was to give any help short of actually offering the victim on the altar … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:31”

And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; 30. every morning and likewise at even ] Corresponding with the daily morning and evening sacrifice; cp. Exo 29:38-39. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 30. To stand every morning] At the offering of the morning and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:30”

Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for [that which is baked in] the pan, and for that which is fried, and for all manner of measure and size; 29. for the shewbread ] i.e. for the preparation of the shewbread. meat offering ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:29”

Because their office [was] to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; 28 32. Duties of the Levites 28. their office … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:28”

For by the last words of David the Levites [were] numbered from twenty years old and above: 27. by the last words of David, the Levites were numbered, from twenty etc.] Render, in the Last Acts of Davit is contained the number of the sons of Levi from twenty years old and upward. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:27”

And also unto the Levites; they shall no [more] carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof. 26. unto the Levites; they shall no more carry ] R.V. the Levites shall no more have need to carry. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Also unto the Levites; or rather, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:26”

For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem forever: 25. that they may dwell ] R.V. and he dwelleth. More literally, and he hath taken up his abode, LXX. . Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Ch 23:25 For David said, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:25”

These [were] the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; [even] the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward. 24. after the house of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 23:24”