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1 Chronicles 9:22

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Chronicles 9:22

Verse 22 of 44

Scripture focus

All these [which were] chosen to be porters in the gates [were] two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.

1 Chronicles 9:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:22

Theological / Devotional

Two hundred and twelve. According to Neh. 11:19 the number of porters was 172. The total at the time of David was 93 (1 Chron. 26:8-11), and those who returned with Ezra numbered 139 (Ezra 2:42).

Samuel the seer. It is interesting to notice that Samuel had a part in arranging the Temple services. No mention is made elsewhere of such an activity on the part of Samuel.

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