1 Chronicles 9:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 9:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 9:26 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the ho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 9:26 — KJV
“For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. set...: or, trust chambers: or, storehouses”
— 1 Chronicles 9:26 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 9:26 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 9:26
“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next...: Heb. at their hand their office...: Heb. it was upon them”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:26: levites, office, over
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:26: levites, chief, office
“And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. had...: Heb. were over”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:26: levites, chief, over
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Altaschith: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:26: these, chief, over
“All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office. did...: Heb. founded set...: or, trust”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:26: these, porters, set
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