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1 Chronicles 9:30
And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records the post-exilic administrative roster for temple service. This verse assigns a specific duty within that roster to a subset of priestly personnel.
The words — רֹקְחֵי (rokechei) identifies those who blend or compound, while מִרְקַחַת (mirkachat) denotes the prepared mixture itself.
The thread — Exodus 30:23 lists the exact spices for sacred oil, and Exodus 37:29 notes a perfurer crafts the holy anointing oil and incense. Exodus 30:33 forbids unauthorized blending of such compounds, and 1 Chronicles 9:29 places these spices under the same sanctuary oversight as fine flour and wine.
Why it lands — The text assigns a technical craft to the priesthood without elaboration. It requires the reader to recognize that sacred service includes precise, regulated labor rather than abstract ritual alone.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.
Cross-references
- Exodus 30:23 “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane,
- Exodus 37:29 He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.
- Exodus 30:33 Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’”
- Exodus 30:35 and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.