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1 Chronicles 9

1 Chronicles 9:1

1 CHRONICLES CHAPTER 9 The chief of the tribe of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh, who returned from captivity, and dwelt at Jerusalem, 1 CHRONICLES 9:1. Also the priests and Levites, and how they executed their office in the temple at Jerusalem, 1 CHRONICLES 9:10. The family of Saul, 1 CHRONI... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:2

THE FIRST INHABITANTS; the first after the return from Babylon. THAT DWELT IN THEIR POSSESSIONS IN THEIR CITIES, i.e. that took possession of their own lands and cities, which had been formerly allotted to them; but of late years had been taken from them for their sins, and possessed by other people... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:4

That there is so great a diversity of names between this catalogue and that NE 11, may be ascribed to two causes: 1. To the custom of the Hebrews, who used very frequently to give two or three several names to one person; and, 2. To the change of times; for here they are named who came up at the f... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:7

SALU THE SON OF MESHULLAM, who is mentioned, but described by other parents, NEHEMIAH 11:7, or at least by persons under other names. Possibly these were his more immediate, and those his more remote parents; or he might be born of one, and adopted by another. For this is certain, men are sometimes... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:9

NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY AND SIX: they are reckoned but nine hundred and twenty-eight in NEHEMIAH 11:8, either because there he mentions only those that were by lot determined to dwell at Jerusalem, to whom he here adds those who freely offered themselves to it; see NEHEMIAH 11:1,2; or because some of... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:11

AZARIAH; the same called _Seraiah_, NEHEMIAH 11:11. HILKIAH; either of him in Josiah's time, 2 KINGS 22:8, or rather another of the same name. THE RULER OF THE HOUSE OF GOD; or, a ruler in the house of God; not the high priest, who was Ezra, EZRA 3:8, but a chief ruler under him; either _the second... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:13

VERY ABLE MEN, Heb. _mighty men of valour_; which is here noted as an excellent qualification for their place; because the priests might meet with great opposition and difficulty in the faithful discharge of their office, in the execution of the censures upon all impure persons without exception, an... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:16

THE NETOPHATHITES were in Judah, 1 CHRONICLES 2:54. There they now dwelt, either because their proper cities were not yet built, or because they were not yet numerous enough to replenish them.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:18

IN THE KING'S GATE EASTWARD; in the east gate of the temple, which was so called, either because it was the chief and most magnificent of all the gates, or because the kings of Judah used to go to the temple through that gate, 2 KINGS 16:18 compare EZEKIEL 44:1,2. Under this gate he comprehends all... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:19

KEEPERS OF THE GATES OF THE TABERNACLE; or, who were, to wit, _in time past_, which is expressed in a like case, 1 CHRONICLES 9:20, when the tabernacle was standing, before the temple was built. _Their fathers_; the Kohathites, of whom see on NUMBERS 4:4. Over the host of the Lord, or, with (as this... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:20

OVER THEM, i.e. over all the porters, and other Levites and priests before mentioned. THE LORD WAS WITH HIM, to direct, and assist, and bless him in the discharge of his place; which seems here related to encourage his successor, and consequently all the priests and Levites of this time, to go on co... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:21

To wit, in the, time of David, as the following verse showeth. See 1 CHRONICLES 26:1,2 1 CHRONICLES 27:2. PORTER, i.e. chief porter. OF THE DOOR OF THE TABERNACLE, i.e. of the door which led out of the priests court into the tabernacle, in which the ark was placed, 2 SAMUEL 6:17.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:22

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 o... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:23

To wit, in David's time. THE HOUSE OF THE TABERNACLE: this is added to explain what he means by the house of the Lord; not that tabernacle which David had set up for the ark, but that more solemn tabernacle, which Moses had made by God's express command and most particular direction; which in David'... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:25

From their several villages to the place of worship. AFTER SEVEN DAYS: every sabbath or seventh day the courses were changed, and the new comers were to tarry till the next sabbath day. See 2 KINGS 11:5,7,9. WITH THEM, i.e. to be with them, i.e. with the chief porters, who always abode in the place... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:26

WERE IN THEIR SET OFFICE, i. e. these were constantly upon the place, and in the execution of their office, that so they might oversee and direct the inferior porters in their work. Or, as others render the words, agreeably to the Hebrew text, _For these_ (i.e. _their brethren_, 1 CHRONICLES 9:25) _... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:27

THEY LODGED ROUND ABOUT THE HOUSE OF GOD; therefore they were obliged to constant residence in the place; and were not permitted to dwell in the villages, as their brethren were.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:30

This is added to prevent a mistake, and to show that although the Levites were intrusted with the keeping of this ointment, yet none but the priests could make it. See EXODUS 30:22, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:31

i.e. Was to take care that fine flour might be provided and kept safely and well, that when occasion required they might make cakes in pans to be offered to the Lord; of which SEE POOLE ON "LEVITICUS 2:5".... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:33

THESE, i.e. others of the Levites; of whose several offices he had spoken before. ARE THE SINGERS; or rather, _were_, which is understood, and all along in the foregoing and following verses, and again in this very verse. IN THE CHAMBERS; where they waited, that they might be ready to come whensoeve... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:34

Upon their return from Babylon they were not suffered to choose their habitations in the country, as others were, but were obliged to settle themselves at Jerusalem, that they might constantly attend upon God's service there, and be ready to instruct the younger Levites in their office, as they need... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 9:35

In this and the following verses to the end of this chapter he repeats what he said before, 1 CHRONICLES 8:29, &c., concerning Saul's genealogy, that he might make way for the following history; which is a figure called _epanalepsis_, which is frequent both in sacred and profane writers.... [ Continue Reading ]

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