1 Chronicles 26:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →The gatekeepers are organized into divisions, with assigned watches, to minister in the Lord's house.
What Does 1 Chronicles 26:12 Mean?
The chronicler explains how the porters were arranged: into divisions under chief men, with watches set opposite one another so that every approach was covered. Their purpose is stated plainly, to minister in the house of the Lord.
To stand guard at a gate is here called ministry. The work of keeping watch, of being present and ready at one's post, is sacred service no less than singing or sacrifice. God receives the faithful watchman's labor as worship, for every duty done in His house is offered unto Him.
1 Chronicles 26:12 in the Original Language
sharath (שָׁרַת), 'to minister' -- to serve in a sacred office, the same word used for priestly attendance before the Lord.
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What does 1 Chronicles 26:12 mean?
The gatekeepers are organized into divisions, with assigned watches, to minister in the Lord's house.