1 Chronicles 9:27

And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 9:27

BSB
They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.
AKJV
And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was on them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
CPDV
And they remained in their watches, on all sides of the temple of the Lord, so that, when the time had arrived, they might open the gates in the morning.
ERV
And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them, and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.
NHEB
They lodged around the house of God, because that duty was on them; and to them pertained its opening morning by morning.
SMT
And they will lodge round about the house of God, for upon them the watches, and they over its opening, and for morning to morning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 9:27

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 9:27

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 9:27
Summary
Gatekeepers resided there due to accountability
Place
Temple
Event
Permanent posting established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Ritual