1 Chronicles 26:17
New International Version
There were six Levites a day on the east, four a day on the north, four a day on the south and two at a time at the storehouse.

New Living Translation
Six Levites were assigned each day to the east gate, four to the north gate, four to the south gate, and two pairs at the storehouse.

English Standard Version
On the east there were six each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the gatehouse.

Berean Standard Bible
Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.

King James Bible
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.

New King James Version
On the east were six Levites, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, and for the storehouse two by two.

New American Standard Bible
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.

NASB 1995
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.

NASB 1977
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storehouse two by two.

Legacy Standard Bible
On the east there were six Levites, on the north four daily, on the south four daily, and at the storerooms two by two.

Amplified Bible
On the east were six Levites, on the north four a day, on the south four a day, and two by two at the storehouse.

Christian Standard Bible
There were six Levites each day on the east, four each day on the north, four each day on the south, and two pair at the storehouses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There were six Levites each day on the east, four each day on the north, four each day on the south, and two pair at the storehouses.

American Standard Version
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.

Contemporary English Version
Each day six guards were on duty on the east side of the temple, four were on duty on the north side, and four were on duty on the south side. Two guards were stationed at each of the two storerooms,

English Revised Version
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the east side there were six Levites. On the north there were four every day. On the south there were four every day. At the storerooms there were four, two at each entrance.

Good News Translation
On the east, six guards were on duty each day, on the north, four, and on the south, four. Four guards were stationed at the storerooms daily, two at each storeroom.

International Standard Version
on the east six descendants of Levi were assigned for each day, on the north four for each day, on the south four for each day (as well as two pairs of guards assigned to the storehouse),

Majority Standard Bible
Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.

NET Bible
Each day there were six Levites posted on the east, four on the north, and four on the south. At the storehouses they were posted in pairs.

New Heart English Bible
On the east there were six a day, on the north four a day, on the south four a day, and for the vestibules two and two.

Webster's Bible Translation
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and towards Asuppim, two and two.

World English Bible
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the storehouse two and two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
to the east [are] six Levites, to the north [are] four each day, to the south [are] four each day, and for the gatherings, two by two;

Young's Literal Translation
to the east the Levites are six; to the north daily four, to the south daily four, and to the gatherings two by two,

Smith's Literal Translation
To the sunrising, six Levites; to the north, four for the day, to the south, four for the day, and to Asuppim, two, two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now towards the east were six Levites: and towards the north four a day: and towards the south likewise four a day: and where the council was, two and two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, toward the east there were six Levites, and toward the north there were four per day, and then toward the south similarly there were four each day. And where the council was, there were two and two.

New American Bible
On the east, six watched each day, on the north, four each day, on the south, four each day, and at the storehouse they were two and two;

New Revised Standard Version
On the east there were six Levites each day, on the north four each day, on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the porches two by two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
To the East six Levites, at the east for four days, at the South four days, and between the two door posts.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the Storehouse two and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Eastward were six watchmen in the day; northward four by the day; southward four by the day; and two at the Esephim,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Divisions of the Gatekeepers
16The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch. 17Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse. 18As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.…

Cross References
1 Kings 6:8
The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor.

2 Chronicles 23:4-5
This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, / a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD.

Nehemiah 3:29
Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.

Ezekiel 40:38-43
There was a chamber with a doorway by the portico in each of the inner gateways. There the burnt offering was to be washed. / Inside the portico of the gateway were two tables on each side, on which the burnt offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings were to be slaughtered. / Outside, as one goes up to the entrance of the north gateway, there were two tables on one side and two more tables on the other side of the gate’s portico. ...

2 Kings 11:6
a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple—

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

1 Chronicles 9:22-24
The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.

2 Chronicles 31:14
Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.

Nehemiah 7:3
And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.”

Matthew 28:1
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

Mark 16:2
Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.

Luke 24:1
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.

John 20:1
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.

Acts 3:2
And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts.


Treasury of Scripture

Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.

Eastward

1 Chronicles 9:24
In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

2 Chronicles 8:14
And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.

Asuppim

1 Chronicles 26:15
To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

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1 Chronicles 26
1. The divisions of the porters
13. The gates assigned by lot
20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures
29. Officers and judges














six Levites a day on the east
The number six here signifies completeness and responsibility. The Levites were chosen by God to serve in the temple, and their presence on the east side, which is traditionally the direction of the rising sun, symbolizes the beginning of a new day and the hope and renewal that comes with it. The east gate was the main entrance to the temple, indicating the importance of vigilance and readiness in the service of God. The Hebrew root for Levites, "לֵוִי" (Levi), means "joined" or "attached," reflecting their role in being joined to the service of the Lord and the community of Israel.

four a day on the north
The number four often represents universality or completeness in the Bible, as seen in the four corners of the earth. The north side of the temple was considered a place of judgment and sacrifice, as it was where sacrifices were prepared. The presence of four Levites here underscores the need for constant vigilance and dedication in maintaining the sanctity and order of the temple services. Historically, the north side was also associated with the tribes of Israel encamped in that direction, symbolizing protection and strength.

four a day on the south
The south side, associated with warmth and light, represents blessing and prosperity. The Levites stationed here were tasked with ensuring that the blessings of God were safeguarded and that the temple remained a place of divine favor. The Hebrew word for south, "תֵּימָן" (teiman), can also mean "right hand," symbolizing power and authority. This placement of Levites signifies the importance of maintaining spiritual authority and guidance in the community.

two pairs at the storehouse
The storehouse was a critical part of the temple complex, where offerings and provisions were kept. The presence of two pairs of Levites here highlights the importance of stewardship and accountability in managing the resources dedicated to God. The number two often signifies witness and testimony, suggesting that the Levites were to bear witness to the faithful management of God's provisions. The Hebrew word for storehouse, "אוֹצָר" (otzar), implies a treasure or a place of wealth, emphasizing the value of what is stored and the responsibility of those who guard it.

(17) Eastward were six Levites.--Literally, To the east the Levites were six; to the northward for the day four; to the southward for the day four; and to the Stores two two (i.e., two apiece, or two by two). We must supply for the day in the first clause, with the LXX.

Toward Asuppim two and two.--The magazine appears to have had two doors, with two warders stationed at each.

Verses 17, 18. - These verses give the number of individuals who composed the watch at a time, beginning again from Shelemiah's eastward position. The two and two toward Asuppim suggest most naturally the suppositon of two attendants at each of two gates, or else of two succeeding two. Parbar (פַרְבָּר). This word appears as פָּרְוָר in 2 Kings 23:11. These words, with forms akin to them, are often found in the Targums, but not elsewhere in the Scriptures. The nearest approach to the meaning of the word, as yet discovered, is a "suburb." The connection may just do as much as indicate that, whereas four porters kept the causeway gate, the Parbar gate was in closer proximity to the temple that was to be, but what this Parbar really was is not yet ascertained. Possibly it is the προάστειον of Josephus ('Ant.,' 15. 11:5). If we add the numbers of Levites given in these two verses, it will be noticed that they mount up to twenty-four.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Each day
לַיּוֹם֙ (lay·yō·wm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

there were six
שִׁשָּׁה֒ (šiš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

Levites
הַלְוִיִּ֣ם (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

on the east,
לַמִּזְרָח֮ (lam·miz·rāḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4217: Place of sunrise, the east

four
אַרְבָּעָ֔ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

on the north,
לַצָּפ֤וֹנָה (laṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

four
אַרְבָּעָ֑ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

on the south,
לַנֶּ֥גְבָּה (lan·neḡ·bāh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

and two pairs
שְׁנַ֥יִם (šə·na·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

at the storehouse.
וְלָאֲסֻפִּ֖ים (wə·lā·’ă·sup·pîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 624: Collected, a collection of offerings)


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