1 Chronicles 23:4-32
Summary for 1Chr 23:6-23: 23:6-23 a David divided the Levites into divisions according to their ancestral families. The number of available clerics far exceeded the requirements for a single Temple; the divisions provided a necessary time-sharing mechanism that enabled all the priests and Levites to serve in the Temple periodically (cp. Luke 1:5 b, 8 c).Summary for 1Chr 23:24-27: 23:24-27 d In the census of 23:3 e, individuals were counted at age thirty, but the actual registration of the divisions included those twenty years old or older (cp. Num 1:3 f). The age of entry into Levitical service apparently varied over time according to need.
Summary for 1Chr 23:28-32: 23:28-32 g The work of the Levites was to assist the priests, which they accomplished in various ways: maintaining the Temple, setting out the sacred bread and other offerings, singing, and helping the priests with the sacrifices. These duties were allotted to different family divisions of Levites (23:4-6 h).
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