1 Chronicles 23:5

Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 23:5

BSB
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise."
AKJV
Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.
CPDV
Moreover, four thousand were porters. And the same number were the singers of psalms to the Lord, with the musical instruments which he had made for the music.
ERV
and four thousand were doorkeepers; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.
NHEB
four thousand were doorkeepers; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, for giving praise."
SMT
And four thousand gate keepers, and four thousand praising to Jehovah with instruments which I made to praise.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 23:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 23:5
Summary
Religious workers tasked with worship and gatekeeping
Event
Assignment of worship and gate duties
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Ritual