1 Chronicles 26:15
15 The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-Edom, and the lot for the storehouse fell to his sons.
Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 26:15
King James Version
15 To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.
English Standard Version
15 Obed-edom's came out for the south, and to his sons was allotted the gatehouse.
The Message
15 Obed-Edom got the South Gate; and his sons pulled duty at the storehouse.
New King James Version
15 to Obed-Edom the South Gate, and to his sons the storehouse.
New Living Translation
15 The south gate went to Obed-edom, and his sons were put in charge of the storehouse.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 26:15
Chapter Contents
The offices of the Levites.
The porters and treasurers of the temple, had occasion for strength and valour to oppose those who wrongly attempted to enter the sanctuary, and to guard the sacred treasures. Much was expended daily upon the altar; flour, wine, oil, salt, fuel, beside the lamps; quantities of these were kept beforehand, besides the sacred vestments and utensils. These were the treasures of the house of God. These treasures typified the plenty there is in our heavenly Father's house, enough and to spare. From those sacred treasuries, the unsearchable riches of Christ, all our wants are supplied; and receiving from his fulness, we must give him the glory, and endeavour to dispose of our abilities and substance according to his will. We have an account of those employed as officers and judges. The magistracy is an ordinance of God for the good of the church, as truly as the ministry, and must not be neglected. None of the Levites who were employed in the service of the sanctuary, none of the singers or porters, were concerned in this outward business; one duty was enough to engage the whole man. Wisdom, courage, strength of faith, holy affections, and constancy of mind in doing our duty, are requisite or useful for every station.