1 Chronicles 6:48
New International Version
Their fellow Levites were assigned to all the other duties of the tabernacle, the house of God.

New Living Translation
Their fellow Levites were appointed to various other tasks in the Tabernacle, the house of God.

English Standard Version
And their brothers the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Berean Standard Bible
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God.

King James Bible
Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

New King James Version
And their brethren, the Levites, were appointed to every kind of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

New American Standard Bible
Their kinsmen the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

NASB 1995
Their kinsmen the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

NASB 1977
And their kinsmen the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Legacy Standard Bible
Their relatives the Levites were given over unto all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Amplified Bible
Their relatives the Levites [who were not descended from Aaron] were appointed for all the other kinds of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Christian Standard Bible
Their relatives, the Levites, were assigned to all the service of the tabernacle, God’s temple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their relatives, the Levites, were assigned to all the service of the tabernacle, God’s temple.

American Standard Version
And their brethren the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Contemporary English Version
The rest of the Levites were appointed to work at the sacred tent.

English Revised Version
And their brethren the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Their relatives, the Levites, were assigned all the other duties in the tent, the house of God.

Good News Translation
The other Levites were assigned all the other duties at the place of worship.

International Standard Version
along with their relatives, descendants of Levi who had been appointed for all the service of the tent of the Temple of God.

Majority Standard Bible
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God.

NET Bible
The rest of their fellow Levites were assigned to perform the remaining tasks at God's sanctuary.

New Heart English Bible
Their brothers the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Webster's Bible Translation
Their brethren also the Levites were appointed to all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

World English Bible
Their brothers the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of God’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And their brothers the Levites are put to all the service of the Dwelling Place of the house of God.

Young's Literal Translation
And their brethren the Levites are put to all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Smith's Literal Translation
And their brethren the Levites being given to all the service of the dwelling of the house of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Their brethren also the Levites, who were appointed for all the ministry of the tabernacle of the house of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There were also their brothers, Levites who were appointed for every ministry of the tabernacle of the house of the Lord.

New American Bible
Their brother Levites were appointed to all the other services of the tabernacle of the house of God.

New Revised Standard Version
and their kindred the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Their brethren also the Levites were appointed to all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And their brothers the Levites who were giving to all the works of the house of the Tabernacle of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And their brethren the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And their brethren according to the houses of their fathers, were the Levites who were appointed to all the work of ministration of the tabernacle of the house of God.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Descendants of Aaron
48Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. 49But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.…

Cross References
Numbers 3:6-9
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 8:19
And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites, to perform the service for the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting and to make atonement on their behalf, so that no plague will come against the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.”

Numbers 18:2-6
But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. / They are to join you and attend to the duties of the Tent of Meeting, doing all the work at the Tent; but no outsider may come near you. ...

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

1 Chronicles 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

1 Chronicles 16:4
David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 23:4
“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,

1 Chronicles 25:1
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:

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.

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Nehemiah 13:10-14
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...

Ezekiel 44:11-14
Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them. / Because they ministered before their idols and became a stumbling block of iniquity to the house of Israel, therefore I swore with an uplifted hand concerning them that they would bear the consequences of their iniquity, declares the Lord GOD. / They must not approach Me to serve Me as priests or come near any of My holy things or the most holy things. They will bear the shame of the abominations they have committed. ...

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.


Treasury of Scripture

Their brothers also the Levites were appointed to all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

brethren.

1 Chronicles 23:2-32
And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites…

1 Chronicles 25:1-26:32
Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: …

Numbers 3:1-4:49
These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that the LORD spake with Moses in mount Sinai…

appointed.

1 Chronicles 12:28
And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














Their fellow Levites
The Levites were a distinct tribe in Israel, set apart for religious duties. The Hebrew root for Levites, "לֵוִי" (Levi), signifies attachment or joining, reflecting their role in connecting the people to God through worship and service. Historically, the Levites were descendants of Levi, one of Jacob's sons, and were chosen by God to serve in the tabernacle and later the temple. This phrase emphasizes the communal and supportive nature of their work, highlighting the unity and shared purpose among the Levites.

were assigned
The Hebrew word used here is "נָתַן" (natan), meaning to give, set, or appoint. This indicates a divinely ordained role, as the Levites did not choose their duties but were appointed by God through Moses. This assignment underscores the concept of divine calling and purpose, reminding believers that God has specific roles and tasks for each person within His kingdom.

to every kind of service
The phrase "every kind of service" reflects the comprehensive nature of the Levites' responsibilities. The Hebrew word for service, "עֲבוֹדָה" (avodah), encompasses work, labor, and worship. This highlights the multifaceted role of the Levites, who were involved in everything from maintaining the tabernacle to leading worship and teaching the law. It serves as a reminder that all forms of service, whether seen or unseen, are valuable in God's eyes.

of the tabernacle
The tabernacle, or "מִשְׁכָּן" (mishkan) in Hebrew, was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It symbolizes God's desire to dwell with His people and the centrality of worship in the life of Israel. The Levites' service in the tabernacle was crucial for maintaining the sacred space where God met with His people, pointing to the importance of holiness and reverence in worship.

the house of God
This phrase refers to the tabernacle as the dwelling place of God, later replaced by the temple in Jerusalem. The Hebrew term "בֵּית אֱלֹהִים" (beit Elohim) signifies not just a physical structure but a spiritual reality where God resides. It underscores the idea that God is not confined to a building but is present wherever His people gather in His name. For Christians, this foreshadows the New Testament teaching that believers themselves are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives of worship and service.

(48) Their brethren also the Levites.--That is, the Levites who were not musicians--the remaining Levites.

Appointed.--Literally, given--that is, to Aaron and his sons as their assistants; Numbers 3:9 (Heb.), "And thou shalt give the Levites to Aaron and to his sons, given are they to him from amongst the sons of Israel." The word is neth-nim. (Comp. nethinim, an identical form, as the name of a well-known class of Temple-servants.)

Tabernacle.--Rather, dwelling-place (mishkan).

Verse 48. - The all manner of service, from that of the three "leaders of song" on their "cymbals of brass" (1 Chronicles 15:19) down through the other Levitical grades, is fully illustrated in many places (1 Chronicles 15:18-24; 1 Chronicles 16:37-42; 1 Chronicles 23:2-32; 1 Chronicles 25:1-8; 1 Chronicles 26:1-26).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Their fellow
וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 251: A brother, )

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

were assigned
נְתוּנִ֕ים (nə·ṯū·nîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to every kind
לְכָ֨ל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of service
עֲבוֹדַ֔ת (‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

of the tabernacle,
מִשְׁכַּ֖ן (miš·kan)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

the house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of God.
הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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