1 Chronicles 26:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.”
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Read Full Chapter →Ahijah is placed over the treasuries of God's house, including the dedicated gifts.
What Does 1 Chronicles 26:20 Mean?
The record now turns from the gates to the treasuries. Ahijah is set over the storehouses of the temple, including the dedicated things, the gifts consecrated to the Lord. A new sphere of trusted service comes into view.
To keep the treasures of God's house was a charge of deep trust. What had been set apart as holy needed faithful stewards who would neither neglect nor misuse it. God still seeks such keepers, who guard what is consecrated to Him with reverent care.
1 Chronicles 26:20 in the Original Language
qodesh (קֹדֶשׁ), 'dedicated things' -- that which is set apart as holy, devoted wholly to the Lord.
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What does 1 Chronicles 26:20 mean?
Ahijah is placed over the treasuries of God's house, including the dedicated gifts.