1Ch 23:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4–5 : David divided the Levites into different jobs (1 Chronicles 23:4–5 ). There were 24,000 to help with the work of the house of the Lord , such as helping the priests, preparing offerings, and keeping the temple clean. These Levites worked in groups, taking turns each week, so that everything was done quickly and properly. Some Levites were officers and judges in different parts of Israel, helping to teach and apply God’s laws. There were 6,000 of these. Others were porters, guarding the entrances to the temple. There were also Levites who were singers and musicians. This was a new job, making sure that worship included music and praise.

‏ 1 Chronicles 23:4

v. 4–5: David divided the Levites into different jobs (1 Chronicles 23:4–5 ^a). There were 24,000 to help with the work of the house of the Lord, such as helping the priests, preparing offerings, and keeping the temple clean. These Levites worked in groups, taking turns each week, so that everything was done quickly and properly. Some Levites were officers and judges in different parts of Israel, helping to teach and apply God’s laws. There were 6,000 of these. Others were porters, guarding the entrances to the temple. There were also Levites who were singers and musicians. This was a new job, making sure that worship included music and praise.