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1 Chronicles 24:19
This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler concludes the priestly lot-drawing narrative after assigning the twenty-fourth division to Maaziah. This summary establishes the operational framework for the Levitical priests as they begin their temple duties.
The words — The term פְקֻדָּתָ֞ם (fe.ku.da.Ta/m) literally means "their appointment" or "their roster," denoting the fixed group assigned to each duty. It is directly linked to לַ/עֲבֹדָתָ֗/ם (la./'a.vo.da.Ta/m), meaning "for their service," which binds the personnel list to concrete temple tasks.
The thread — This emphasis on structured rotation mirrors the fixed schedules of temple workers in 1 Chronicles 9:25 and the New Testament command that all matters be handled orderly in 1 Corinthians 14:40. The Chronicler's focus on commanded regulations also aligns with the argument in Hebrews 7:11 concerning the foundational role of priestly ordinance.
Why it lands — The text asserts that sacred service requires adherence to specific, divinely issued boundaries rather than human discretion. Readers must apply established authority and precise order to their own assigned duties.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the Lord, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 9:25 Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.
- 1 Corinthians 14:40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.
- Hebrews 7:11 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
- 1 Chronicles 24:1 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
- 2 Chronicles 23:4 This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors,
- 2 Chronicles 23:8 So the Levites and all Judah did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—for Jehoiada the priest had not released any of the divisions.