1 Chronicles 9:18

Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 9:18

BSB
he was previously stationed at the King's Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.
AKJV
Who till now waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.
CPDV
For until that time, at the gate of the king to the east, the sons of Levi served in their turns.
ERV
who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi.
NHEB
who were previously stationed at the King's Gate on the east: they were the gatekeepers for the camp of the descendants of Levi.
SMT
And hitherto in the king's gate from the sunrising: they keeping the gate for the camps of the sons of Levi.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 9:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 9:18
Summary
Gate custodians maintained eastern entrance continuously
Place
Temple
Event
Porters maintained gates
Estimated Time Period
c. 536 BC
Category
History