1 Chronicles 9:18
1 Chronicles 9:18 in Multiple Translations
he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.
Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.
who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi.
Up till then they had been at the king's door to the east. They were door-keepers for the tents of the sons of Levi.
They had the responsibility up until now of looking after the King's Gate on the east side. They were the gatekeepers of the camps of the Levites.
For they were porters to this time by companies of the children of Leui vnto the Kinges gate eastward.
and hitherto they [are] at the gate of the king eastward; they [are] the gatekeepers for the companies of the sons of Levi.
who previously served in the king’s gate eastward. They were the gatekeepers for the camp of the children of Levi.
Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.
Until that time, in the king’s gate eastward, the sons of Levi waited by their turns.
Those gatekeepers from the tribe of Levi stood at the King’s Gate on the east side of the temple.
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1 Chronicles 9:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/עַד
הֵ֔נָּה
בְּ/שַׁ֥עַר
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
מִזְרָ֑חָ/ה
הֵ֚מָּה
הַ/שֹּׁ֣עֲרִ֔ים
לְ/מַחֲנ֖וֹת
בְּנֵ֥י
לֵוִֽי
וְֽ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
הֵ֔נָּה
hênnâh
H2008
here/thus
Adv
בְּ/שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-ms
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
מִזְרָ֑חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
east
N-ms | Suff
הֵ֚מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
הַ/שֹּׁ֣עֲרִ֔ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
gatekeeper
Art | N-mp
לְ/מַחֲנ֖וֹת
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cp
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לֵוִֽי
Lêvîy
H3878
Levi
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:18
וְֽ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
הֵ֔נָּה
hênnâh
H2008
"here/thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means a location or direction, like here or there, and can also refer to a point in time, such as now. It is used in various contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'here' or 'hither'.
Definition: here, there, now, hither
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: here, hither(-to), now, on this (that) side, [phrase] since, this (that) way, thitherward, [phrase] thus far, to...fro, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 15:16; 2 Samuel 20:16; Psalms 71:17.
בְּ/שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
מִזְרָ֑חָ/ה
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
N-ms | Suff
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
הֵ֚מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
הַ/שֹּׁ֣עֲרִ֔ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
"gatekeeper"
Art | N-mp
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
לְ/מַחֲנ֖וֹת
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cp
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
לֵוִֽי
Lêvîy
H3878
"Levi"
N-proper
Levi was a son of Jacob and Leah, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. He was a brother of Reuben, Simeon, and Judah, and the father of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi's name is significant in the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) § Levi = "joined to" the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah and progenitor of tribe of Levites
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: Levi. See also H3879 (לֵוִי), H3881 (לֵוִיִּי). See also: Genesis 29:34; Deuteronomy 27:12; Psalms 135:20.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:18
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- Context
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- 1 Chronicles 9:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:18
Context — The People of Jerusalem
16Obadiah 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.
17These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief;
18he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.
19Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. 20In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 46:1–2 | “This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The gate of the inner court that faces east must be kept shut during the six days of work, but on the Sabbath day and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened. The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gatepost, while the priests sacrifice his burnt offerings and peace offerings. He is to bow in worship at the threshold of the gate and then depart, but the gate must not be shut until evening. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 44:2–3 | And the LORD said to me, “This gate is to remain shut. It shall not be opened, and no man shall enter through it, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has entered through it. Therefore it will remain shut. Only the prince himself may sit inside the gateway to eat in the presence of the LORD. He must enter by way of the portico of the gateway and go out the same way.” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 10:5 | the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 11:19 | He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 26:12–19 | These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their brothers did. They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons. The 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. Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse. As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari. |
| 6 | Acts 3:11 | While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade. |
1 Chronicles 9:18 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Shallum, who was a gatekeeper at the King's Gate on the east side. He was an important person who helped keep the city and the Tent safe, just like the leaders mentioned in Deuteronomy 17:9. The fact that he was previously stationed at the King's Gate shows that he was experienced and trustworthy, and his role was crucial in maintaining the security and order of the community, much like the importance of following God's commands in Psalm 119:9. By studying this verse, we can learn about the value of hard work, loyalty, and faithfulness, and how these qualities can help us serve God and others, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the King's Gate on the east side in 1 Chronicles 9:18?
The King's Gate on the east side was a crucial entrance to the city, and the fact that Shallum was previously stationed there highlights the importance of his role as a gatekeeper, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:17, where he is mentioned as the chief of the gatekeepers.
Who were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:18?
The gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites were the descendants of Levi, who were assigned to guard the gates of the city and the Tent, as mentioned in Numbers 3:6-10, where the Levites are set apart for the service of the Lord.
What does it mean that Shallum was previously stationed at the King's Gate on the east side?
This phrase suggests that Shallum had previously served as a gatekeeper at the King's Gate, and his experience and loyalty had earned him a position of leadership among the gatekeepers, much like the leaders mentioned in Exodus 18:21, who were chosen for their integrity and ability to lead.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section that describes the roles and responsibilities of the Levites and the gatekeepers, highlighting their importance in the religious and social life of the Israelites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:19-20, where the gatekeepers are assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of faithful service and leadership?
- How can we apply the principles of gatekeeping in our own lives, guarding the 'gates' of our hearts and minds against evil and allowing only what is good to enter?
- What does the fact that Shallum was previously stationed at the King's Gate on the east side reveal about God's sovereignty and provision in our lives?
- How can we, like the gatekeepers, be faithful stewards of the responsibilities and roles that God has given us, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 4:2?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:18
Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward,.... At the gate through which the king went into the temple, and was at the east of it; and here these porters were placed in the same order after the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:18
Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi. Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward [ `ad (H5704) heenaah (H2008), until now].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
In the king’ s gate eastward; in the east gate of the temple, which was so called, either because it was the chief and most magnificent of all the gates, or because the kings of Judah used to go to the temple through that gate, compare ,2. Under this gate he comprehends all the rest, which also were guarded by these porters. In the companies, or, according to the companies, or orders, or courses, i.e. they kept the gates successively, according to that method into which themselves and the rest of their brethren the Levites were distributed, for the more convenient management of their several offices; among which this of the porters was one.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
1 Chronicles 9:18 Who hitherto [waited] in the king’ s gate eastward: they [were] porters in the companies of the children of Levi.Ver. 18. Who hitherto.] Even till the time that this book was gathered out of the ancient chronicles.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
(18) They were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.—Rather, They are warders for the camps of the sons of Levi. (Comp. Numbers 3:23 et seq. where it is prescribed that the Levites encamp on the four sides of the tabernacle.) The primitive terminology is used in order to convey the idea that the Levitical wardership of the Temple went back historically to that of the Mosaic sanctuary.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
Verse 18. The king's gate] That by which the kings of Judah went to the temple; see on 2Kg 16:18.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:18
18. who] i.e. Shallum (1 Chronicles 9:17), called Shelemiah in 1 Chronicles 26:14 (= Meshelemiah, 1 Chronicles 26:1). A family rather than an individual is meant. the king’s gate eastward] That the king had an entrance into the Temple named after him appears from 2 Kings 16:18, and that this gate was on the East from Ezekiel 46:1-2. in the companies] R.V. for the camp. This expression is borrowed from Numbers 2:17, where it refers to the circumstances of the Wandering in the Wilderness.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 9:18
Who hitherto waited - Translate, “Who to this day waits. These were the porters in the stations of the sons of Levi.” The words of the first clause refer to Shallum, and imply that, whereas Shallum
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:18
18. Porters — Gate or doorkeepers, whose work it was to open, close, and guard the entrances to the sanctuary. Theirs was a responsible office, and none but Levites were intrusted with its duties.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:18
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How the Strong Can Backslide! by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by praying for the audience to have a deeper understanding of the word of God and to look beyond human speakers and ministries. The preacher the |