1 Chronicles 9:26 — Meaning and Application

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

And their brethren, {which were} in their villages, {were} to come after seven days from time to time with them.

For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in {their} set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. {set...: or, trust} {chambers: or, storehouses}

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

And {certain} of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale. {bring...: Heb. bring them in by tale, and carry them out by tale}