IChr.26.1
26:1 The first ancestor of the gatekeepers was Meshelemiah (called “Shallum” in Ezra 2:42; “Meshullam” in Neh 12:25).
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IChr.26.20-32
26:20-32 In preparation for Solomon’s succession to the throne, David appointed these officials as part of his comprehensive organization of the Levitical orders at the end of his reign. The officers included treasurers, administrators, and judges who were part of the political bureaucracy.
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IChr.26.21-28
26:21-28 The Levites were in charge of the Lord’s treasuries and property (see 2 Chr 24:11; 31:12). Some spoils of war were always dedicated to God (1 Chr 26:26-28).
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IChr.26.31
26:31 Jazer was a Levitical city (Josh 21:39) that became an administrative center during the monarchy. David and his descendants could depend on the loyalty of the Levites from Hebron (1 Sam 30:27-31; 2 Sam 2:1-11).
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joshua 21:39
joshua 21:39
1 samuel 30:27-31
1 samuel 30:27-31
2 samuel 2:1-11
2 samuel 2:1-11
1 chronicles 13:13-14
1 chronicles 13:13-14
1 chronicles 26:8
1 chronicles 26:8
1 chronicles 26:26-28
1 chronicles 26:26-28
2 chronicles 24:11
2 chronicles 24:11
2 chronicles 31:12
2 chronicles 31:12