1 Chronicles 9:28
New International Version
Some of them were in charge of the articles used in the temple service; they counted them when they were brought in and when they were taken out.

New Living Translation
Some of the gatekeepers were assigned to care for the various articles used in worship. They checked them in and out to avoid any loss.

English Standard Version
Some of them had charge of the utensils of service, for they were required to count them when they were brought in and taken out.

Berean Standard Bible
Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out.

King James Bible
And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.

New King James Version
Now some of them were in charge of the serving vessels, for they brought them in and took them out by count.

New American Standard Bible
Now some of them were in charge of the utensils of the service, for they counted them when they brought them in and when they took them out.

NASB 1995
Now some of them had charge of the utensils of service, for they counted them when they brought them in and when they took them out.

NASB 1977
Now some of them had charge of the utensils of service, for they counted them when they brought them in and when they took them out.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now some of them were over the utensils of service, for they counted them when they brought them in and when they took them out.

Amplified Bible
Now some of them were in charge of the serving utensils, being required to count them when they brought them in or took them out.

Christian Standard Bible
Some of them were in charge of the utensils used in worship. They would count them when they brought them in and when they took them out.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some of them were in charge of the utensils used in worship. They would count them when they brought them in and when they took them out.

American Standard Version
And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.

Contemporary English Version
Some of the Levites were responsible for the equipment used in worship at the temple, and they had to count everything before and after it was used.

English Revised Version
And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by tale were they brought in and by tale were they taken out.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some of them were in charge of the utensils for worship. They would count them when they brought them in and when they took them out.

Good News Translation
Other Levites were responsible for the utensils used in worship. They checked them out and checked them back in every time they were used.

International Standard Version
Some were responsible for the service utensils, and they were required to take an inventory of them when they were brought in and out.

Majority Standard Bible
Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out.

NET Bible
Some of them were in charge of the articles used by those who served; they counted them when they brought them in and when they brought them out.

New Heart English Bible
Certain of them were in charge of the vessels of service; for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.

Webster's Bible Translation
And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by number.

World English Bible
Certain of them were in charge of the vessels of service, for these were brought in by count, and these were taken out by count.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And [some] of them [are] over the vessels of service, for they bring them in by number, and by number they take them out.

Young's Literal Translation
And some of them are over the vessels of service, for by number they bring them in, and by number they take them out.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from them over the vessels of the service, for by number they will bring them in, and by number they will carry them forth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And some of their stock had the charge of the vessels for the ministry: for the vessels were both brought in and carried out by number.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Some from their kindred were also over the vessels of the ministry. For the vessels were both carried in and carried out according to number.

New American Bible
Some of them had charge of the vessels used there, tallying them as they were brought in and taken out.

New Revised Standard Version
Some of them had charge of the utensils of service, for they were required to count them when they were brought in and taken out.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And certain of them had charge of inspecting all the vessels of service, which were counted every morning when they were brought in and when they were taken out.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And at every dawn they were inspecting all the implements of service, because they were bringing them in by number, and by number they were taking them out.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by tale were they brought in and by tale were they taken out.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And some of them were appointed over the vessels of service, that they should carry them in by number, and carry them out by number.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The People of Jerusalem
27They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. 28Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out. 29Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices.…

Cross References
Numbers 4:4-15
This service of the Kohathites at the Tent of Meeting regards the most holy things. / Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. ...

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. ...

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 12:44
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.

2 Kings 12:9-10
Then Jehoiada the priest took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one enters the house of the LORD. There the priests who guarded the threshold put all the money brought into the house of the LORD. / Whenever they saw that there was a large amount of money in the chest, the royal scribe and the high priest would go up, count the money brought into the house of the LORD, and tie it up in bags.

2 Kings 22:4-7
“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ...

1 Samuel 21:4-6
“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.

1 Chronicles 26:20-28
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ...

Exodus 25:10-22
And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. / Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ...

Exodus 40:9-15
Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. ...

Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:25-26
Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:3-4
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...


Treasury of Scripture

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

the charge

1 Chronicles 26:22-26
The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD…

Numbers 23:25-27
And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all…

Ezra 8:25-30
And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellers, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered: …

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1 Chronicles 9
1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies
2. The Israelites
10. The priests
14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem
27. The charge of certain Levites
35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan














Some of them
This phrase refers to the Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. Historically, the Levites were chosen by God to serve in the temple, emphasizing the importance of dedicated service to God. Their role was not just a job but a divine calling, highlighting the principle that God calls specific individuals for specific purposes within His kingdom.

were in charge
The Hebrew root for "in charge" implies oversight and responsibility. This denotes a position of trust and authority, suggesting that those who serve God must do so with diligence and integrity. It reflects the biblical principle that leadership in God's service is a stewardship, requiring accountability and faithfulness.

of the articles used in worship
The "articles" refer to the sacred objects used in temple worship, such as the altar, lampstands, and utensils. These items were consecrated for holy use, symbolizing the sanctity and reverence required in worship. This underscores the idea that worship is not casual but a sacred act that demands respect and careful attention to detail.

to count them
Counting the articles signifies careful management and stewardship. In a spiritual sense, this reflects the need for order and precision in worship and service to God. It also suggests that every aspect of worship is significant and must be handled with care, reflecting God's orderliness and attention to detail.

whenever they were brought in or taken out
This phrase indicates the regularity and routine involved in temple service. It highlights the continuous nature of worship and the ongoing responsibility of those who serve. Spiritually, it reminds believers of the constancy of God's presence and the perpetual nature of worship, which is not confined to a single moment but is a continual offering of one's life to God.

(28) The care of the sacred vessels of gold and silver. These were counted when brought out of the store rooms, and when replaced, to make sure that none was purloined. (Comp. Ezra 8:20 et seq.)

Tale.--"Reckoning," "number.:"--

" And every shepherd tells his tale

Under the hawthorn in the dale."

Literally, for by number they used to bring them in (to the sanctuary), and by number they used to take them out.

Verse 28. - That they should bring them in by tale and by tale carry them out. That is, that they should scrupulously number them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Some of
וּמֵהֶ֖ם (ū·mê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

them were in charge of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the articles
כְּלֵ֣י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

used in worship,
הָעֲבוֹדָ֑ה (hā·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

to
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

count them
בְמִסְפָּ֣ר (ḇə·mis·pār)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration

whenever they were brought in
יְבִיא֔וּם (yə·ḇî·’ūm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

[or] taken out.
יוֹצִיאֽוּם׃ (yō·w·ṣî·’ūm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim


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