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1 Chronicles 23:24–27

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¶ These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the Lord, from the age of twenty years and upward.
For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:
And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:
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From verse 24

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:3Rank 1 from verse 24
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    3Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.

  2. Numbers 10:17Rank 2 from verse 24
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    17And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.

  3. Numbers 10:21Rank 3 from verse 24
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    21And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.

  4. Numbers 4:3Rank 4 from verse 24
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    3From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

  5. Ezra 3:8Rank 5 from verse 24
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    8¶ Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the Lord.

From verse 25

  1. 1 Chronicles 22:18Rank 1 from verse 25
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    18Is not the Lord your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the Lord, and before his people.

  2. 2 Samuel 7:11Rank 2 from verse 25
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    11And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the Lord telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

  3. Psalms 132:13–14Rank 3 from verse 25
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    13For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

    14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

  4. 2 Samuel 7:1Rank 4 from verse 25
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    1AND it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies;

  5. Psalms 135:21Rank 5 from verse 25
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    21Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.

From verse 26

  1. Numbers 4:5Rank 1 from verse 26
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    5¶ And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

  2. Numbers 7:9Rank 2 from verse 26
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    9But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders.

  3. Numbers 4:15Rank 3 from verse 26
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    15And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

  4. Deuteronomy 10:8Rank 4 from verse 26
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    8¶ At that time the Lord separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.

  5. Numbers 4:49Rank 5 from verse 26
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    49According to the commandment of the Lord they were numbered by the hand of Moses, every one according to his service, and according to his burden: thus were they numbered of him, as the Lord commanded Moses.

From verse 27

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:24Rank 1 from verse 27
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    24¶ These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the Lord, from the age of twenty years and upward.

  2. 1 Chronicles 23:3Rank 2 from verse 27
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    3Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.

  3. 2 Samuel 23:1Rank 3 from verse 27
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    1NOW these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

  4. Psalms 72:20Rank 4 from verse 27
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    20The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

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1 Chronicles 23:24

COMBINED MEANING

Levi

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Levi, a son of Jacob and ancestor of the tribe bearing his name.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

counted

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Sense 1: Past tense or past participle of count: numbered or calculated. Sense 2: Past tense or past participle of count: reckoned, regarded, esteemed, or accounted as.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

number

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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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names

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Sense 1: Words or titles by which persons or things are known. Sense 2: Reputation, authority, or the persons named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

work

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Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

service

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Work, duty, ministry, worship, attendance, military obligation, or servitude performed for another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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age

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Sense 1: A period of life or history; the length or stage of one's life. Sense 2: A generation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

twenty

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The number equal to two tens, following nineteen and preceding twenty-one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 23:25

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for ever

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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rest

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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ever

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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 23:26

COMBINED MEANING

Levites

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Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

carry

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To bear, convey, support, lead, or transport from one place to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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tabernacle

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Sense 1: A tent, booth, or dwelling; especially Israel’s sacred tent of worship. Sense 2: Figuratively, the body as a dwelling.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

vessels

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1. Containers, utensils, or implements made to hold, carry, or serve. 2. Ships or craft for travel upon water. 3. Figuratively, persons or bodies regarded as bearers or instruments.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

service

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Work, duty, ministry, worship, attendance, military obligation, or servitude performed for another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 23:27

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

last

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At the end or after all others; latest or final.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Levites

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Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

numbered

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Counted, reckoned, enrolled, listed, included in a company or class, or measured as to number or extent.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

twenty

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The number equal to two tens, following nineteen and preceding twenty-one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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23The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.

24¶ These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the Lord, from the age of twenty years and upward.

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25For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:

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26And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.

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27For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

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28Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the Lord, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;

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