1 Chronicles 9:24

In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 9:24

BSB
The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.
AKJV
In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
CPDV
At the four directions, there were gatekeepers, that is, at the east, and at the west, and at the north, and at the south.
ERV
On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
NHEB
On the four sides were the gatekeepers, toward the east, west, north, and south.
SMT
To the four quarters will be the gates, from the sunrising, the sea, the north and the south.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 9:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 9:24
Summary
Guards stationed at all directional entrances
Place
Temple
Event
Strategic positioning
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Ritual