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Bob Utley · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Utley summarizes - There are several kinds of Levites. those who oversee the work of the house of the Lord officers ‒ BDB 1009 (cf. 1 Chr. 26:29; 2 Chr. 19:11; 34:13) judges ‒ BDB 1047; there were religious and non-religious judges, cf. Deut. 17:9,12; 19:17 gatekeepers ‒ BDB 1045; 1 Chr. 15:18; 16:38; 26:13; 2 Chr. 8:14; Ezra 2:42,70; 7:7; Neh. 7:1, 45, 73 musicians ‒ cf. 1 Chr. 15:16; 16:4-5,42; 25:1-8 (but the priests blew the trumpets, cf. 2 Chr. 29:26) Since the Levites now helped with the temple, they must be supported by offerings to the temple (cf. Neh. 10:39; 12:47; 13:5,10). 1 Chronicles 23:5 and 4,000 were gatekeepers, and 4,000 were praising the LORD with the instruments which David made for giving praise. gatekeepers: 1Ch 9:17-27 15:23,24 16:38 26:1-12 2Ch 8:14 35:15 Ezr 7:7 Ne 7:73 were praising: 1Ch 6:31-48 9:33 15:16-22 16:41,42 25:1-7 2Ch 20:19-21 Ps 87:7 the instruments: 1Ki 10:12 2Ch 29:25,26 SECOND TWO GROUPS OF LEVITES and 4,000 were gatekeepers - "Security men" who would assure those coming to sacrifice and worship did so in an orderly manner. and 4,000 were praising the LORD with the instruments which David made for giving praise - This latter was a new ministry for formerly, a fanfare of trumpets would have signalled the start of a special day in Israel's calendar (Num 10:10). These Levites would be akin to our modern worship or song leaders.
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Utley - "Zina" In the next verse it is spelled "Zizah." The Chronicler is obviously using different lists. Notice that there are two lists of the sons of Shimei; 1 Chr. 23:9 and 10 differ. The name of Eliezer's son is spelled differently between 1 Chr. 23:17a and 17b. 1 Chr. 23:16 has "sons" but lists only one called "the first." The same as 1 Chr. 23:16, 23:17 has "sons" but only one named, called "the first." Same for 1 Chr. 23:18. The list of 1 Chr. 23:16-23 is repeated with variations in 24:26-30. The age of Levites in 1 Chr. 23:3 is changed in 23:27. 1 Chronicles 23:11 Jahath was the first and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became a father's household, one class. Zizah: 1Ch 23:10 had not many sons: Heb. did not multiply sons Jahath was the first and Zizah the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they became a father's household, one class. 1 Chronicles 23:12 The sons of Kohath were four: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel. sons of Kohath: 1Ch 6:2 Ex 6:18 Nu 3:27 26:58 Related Passage: SONS OF KOHATH Source: Thomas Constable The sons of Kohath were four: Amram ("exalted people"), Izhar ("shining oil"), Hebron ("association") and Uzziel ("my strength is God") Amram ("exalted people") The son of Kohath, the son of Levi. He married Jochebed, "his father's sister," and was the father of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses (Ex. 6:18, 20; Num. 3:19). He died in Egypt at the age of 137 years (Ex. 6:20). His descendants were called Amramites (Num. 3:27; 1 Chr. 26:23). Izhar ("shining oil") The father of Korah (Nu 16:1), descended from a Kohathite Levite of this name, whose descendants formed a family, in the tribe of Levi (Ex 6:18,21; Nu 3:19,27; 1 Ch 6:18,38). Hebron ("association") The third son of Kohath the Levite (Ex. 6:18; 1 Chr. 6:2, 18). Uzziel ("my strength is God") the 4th son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron ISBE - KOHATH; KOHATHITES - ko'-hath, ko'-hath-its (qehath, qohathi; Kaath): Second son of Levi, and ancestor of Moses and Aaron (Gen 46:11; Ex 6:16-20; Nu 3:17; 1Ch 6:1, etc.). The Kohathites formed one of the three divisions of the tribe of Levi; the other two being the Gershonites and the Merarites (Nu 3:17ff). The Kohathites consisted of four families, the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites (Nu 3:19,27, etc.). Their place in the wilderness was on the southern side of the tabernacle (Nu 3:29), and their number is given (from a month old) as 8,600 (Nu 3:28). Their special charge was "the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the screen, and all the service thereof" (Nu 3:31; compare Nu 7:9). After the conquest 23 cities were assigned them by lot (Josh 21:4,5ff). In David's time and after, Heman, a Kohathite, and his family had a prominent place in the service of the music of the sanctuary (1Ch 6:33ff; 1Ch 16:41ff; 1Ch 25:1ff); David likewise divided the Levites into courses (the Kohathites, 1Ch 23:12-20; 1Ch 24:20-25). We read of the Kohathites in the reign of Jehoshaphat at Engedi (2Ch 20:19), and in connection with the cleansing of the temple under Hezekiah (2Ch 29:12,14) 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. And Aaron was set apart to sanctify him as most holy, he and his sons forever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister to Him and to bless in His name forever. BGT 1 Chronicles 23:13 υἱοὶ Αμβραμ Ααρων καὶ Μωυσῆς καὶ διεστάλη Ααρων τοῦ ἁγιασθῆναι ἅγια ἁγίων αὐτὸς καὶ οἱ υἱοὶ αὐτοῦ ἕως αἰῶνος τοῦ θυμιᾶν ἐναντίον τοῦ κυρίου λειτουργεῖν καὶ ἐπεύχεσθαι ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ ἕως αἰῶνος LXE 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Ambram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was appointed for the consecration of the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the Lord, to minister and bless in his name for ever. KJV 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever. NET 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were chosen on a permanent basis to consecrate the most holy items, to offer sacrifices before the LORD, to serve him, and to praise his name. CSB 1 Chronicles 23:13 Amram's sons: Aaron and Moses. Aaron, along with his descendants, was set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense in the presence of Yahweh, to minister to Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. ESV 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart to dedicate the most holy things, that he and his sons forever should make offerings before the LORD and minister to him and pronounce blessings in his name forever. NIV 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart, he and his descendants forever, to consecrate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices before the LORD, to minister before him and to pronounce blessings in his name forever. NLT 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart to dedicate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices in the LORD's presence, to serve the LORD, and to pronounce blessings in his name forever. NRS 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart to consecrate the most holy things, so that he and his sons forever should make offerings before the LORD, and minister to him and pronounce blessings in his name forever; The sons: 1Ch 6:3 Ex 6:20 Nu 3:27 26:59 set apart: Ex 28:1-14 Nu 18:1 Ps 99:6 106:16 Ac 13:2 Ro 1:1 Ga 1:15 Heb 5:4 sanctify: Ex 29:33-37,44 40:9-15 Lev 10:10,17,18 16:11-19,32,33 17:2-6 Nu 18:3-8 to burn incense: Ex 30:6-10,34-38 Lev 10:1,2 16:12,13 Nu 16:16-18,35-40,46,47 1Sa 2:28 2Ch 26:18-21 Lu 1:9 Rev 8:3 to bless: Lev 9:22,23 Nu 6:23-27 De 21:5 DUTIES OF THE PRIESTS The sons of Amram ("exalted people"), were Aaron and Moses. And Aaron was set apart (badal; Lxx - diastello) to sanctify (qadash; Lxx - hagiazo) him as most holy (qodesh; Lxx - hagios), he and his sons forever (olam; Lxx - aionios) - NET - "Aaron and his descendants were chosen on a permanent basis to consecrate the most holy items." Aaron and his descendants were to ensure that every accoutrement connected to the service of God was set apart for that purpose. Notice the emphasis of Aaron's holiness, using 3 terms to describe his status - set apart...sanctify...most holy.
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Utley note on "Aaron. . .most holy. . .and his sons" This designation is a play on the word "sanctify". It was used to show the higher status of priests over Levites, who are only designated as "holy" (cf. 2Ch 23:60) to burn incense before the LORD, to minister (Lxx - leitourgeo) to Him and to bless (barak) in His Name forever (How long?) - Three descriptions summarize the duties of the Aaronic priests. Incense picturing prayer. Ministry was to be to God Himself. And what a privilege they had to "pronounce blessings in His Name forever." (NRS) This recalls the great Aaronic blessing in Numbers 6:23-27+ “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them: The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’ “So they shall invoke My name on the sons of Israel, and I then will bless them.” THOUGHT - Have you ever prayed this blessing over your family, friends, etc (even over yourself)? As a priest of the LORD (Rev 1:6+; 1Pe 2:9+), you have the privilege of praying this over others! Don't miss out on bestowing this blessing on many people you encounter, and to enable you to do this, take time to commit these priceless words to memory! (Memorizing His Word; Memory Verses by Topic) Play this beautiful song in English and Hebrew based on the Aaronic blessing May the Lord bless you. Let us pray more, not for ourselves so much as for others. -- F B Meyer
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Utley - "The morning and evening sacrifice of a lamb is called "the Continual" (cf. Ex 29:38-41; Nu 28:3-8; 1Ch 16:40)." Jack Hay - When Abraham's servant experienced divine leading throughout the day, in the evening he "bowed down his head, and worshipped the Lord" (Gen 24:11, 26-27). Let us be just as grateful to our God as we kneel before Him at the close of the day to reflect on His gracious dealings with us. Of course, men like David and Daniel incorporated another devotional time into their day (Dan 6:10). "Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud" (Ps 55:17). It is always appropriate to express our thanks to a beneficent God, and those who are filled with the Spirit will be "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Eph 5:20). (What the Bible Teaches – 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles) 1 Chronicles 23:31 and to offer all burnt offerings to the LORD, on the sabbaths, the new moons and the fixed festivals in the number set by the ordinance concerning them, continually before the LORD. BGT 1 Chronicles 23:31 καὶ ἐπὶ πάντων τῶν ἀναφερομένων ὁλοκαυτωμάτων τῷ κυρίῳ ἐν τοῖς σαββάτοις καὶ ἐν ταῖς νεομηνίαις καὶ ἐν ταῖς ἑορταῖς κατὰ ἀριθμὸν κατὰ τὴν κρίσιν ἐπ᾽ αὐτοῖς διὰ παντὸς τῷ κυρίῳ LXE 1 Chronicles 23:31 and to be over all the whole-burnt-offerings that were offered up to the Lord on the sabbaths, and at the new moons, and at the feasts, by number, according to the order given to them, continually before the Lord. KJV 1 Chronicles 23:31 And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the order commanded unto them, continually before the LORD: NET 1 Chronicles 23:31 and whenever burnt sacrifices were offered to the LORD on the Sabbath and at new moon festivals and assemblies. A designated number were to serve before the LORD regularly in accordance with regulations. CSB 1 Chronicles 23:31 Whenever burnt offerings are offered to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed festivals, they are to do so regularly in the LORD's presence according to the number prescribed for them. ESV 1 Chronicles 23:31 and whenever burnt offerings were offered to the LORD on Sabbaths, new moons, and feast days, according to the number required of them, regularly before the LORD. NIV 1 Chronicles 23:31 and whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on Sabbaths and at New Moon festivals and at appointed feasts. They were to serve before the LORD regularly in the proper number and in the way prescribed for them. NLT 1 Chronicles 23:31 They assisted with the burnt offerings that were presented to the LORD on Sabbath days, at new moon celebrations, and at all the appointed festivals. The required number of Levites served in the LORD's presence at all times, following all the procedures they had been given. NRS 1 Chronicles 23:31 and whenever burnt offerings are offered to the LORD on sabbaths, new moons, and appointed festivals, according to the number required of them, regularly before the LORD. NJB 1 Chronicles 23:31 and at the bringing of every burnt offering to Yahweh on Sabbath, New Moon or solemn feast, appearing regularly before Yahweh in accordance with the numbers required of them. the sabbaths: Lev 23:24,39 Nu 10:10 Ps 81:1-4 Isa 1:13-14 festivals: Lev 23:1-17 Nu 28:1-29:40 Related Passages: Numbers 10:10 “Also in the day of your gladness and in your appointed feasts, and on the first days of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; and they shall be as a reminder of you before your God. I am the LORD your God.” Psalm 81:1-4 For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. 2 Raise a song, strike the timbrel, The sweet sounding lyre with the harp. 3 Blow the trumpet at the new moon, At the full moon, on our feast day. 4 For it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob. Isaiah 1:13-14 “Bring your worthless offerings no longer, Incense is an abomination to Me. New moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies– I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly. 14“I hate your new moon festivals and your appointed feasts, They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. BURNT OFFERINGS, SABBATHS, NEW MOONS AND FESTIVALS and to offer all burnt offerings ('olah) to the LORD, on the sabbaths (sabbat), the new moons and the fixed festivals in the number set by the ordinance concerning them, continually before the LORD - For the fixed festivals see comments on Leviticus 23:1-17. in the number set by the ordinance concerning them, continually before the LORD - NET = "A designated number were to serve before the LORD regularly in accordance with regulations." Jack Hay (What the Bible Teaches – 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles) - The Levites would also assist with the "burnt offerings" (RV). The reference here is not so much to an individual coming with his offering as in Leviticus 1, but rather to the ritual connected to special days in Israel's calendar. Some were weekly, "the sabbaths". Some were monthly, "the new moons". Some were annually, "the set feasts", and then the word "continually" is used. It is all a reminder of the inadequacy of the Old Testament sacerdotal system in contrast to the sufficiency of the work of Christ. "Every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God" (Heb 10:11-12). We are indebted to Isaac Watts for expressing in poetic form the teaching of these great chapters of the Epistle to the Hebrews. He does so in his delightful hymn, "Jesus in thee our eyes behold ..." One verse encapsulates our present consideration. Fresh blood as constant as the day Was on their altar spilt; But Thy one offering takes away For ever all our guilt. Related Resources: What is the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.org Sabbath What was the significance of the new moon in Bible times? | GotQuestions.org What are the different Jewish festivals in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org THE FEASTS OF ISRAEL. CHART OF THE TABERNACLE. What are the Lord’s appointed times (Leviticus 23)? | GotQuestions.org Utley summarizes - The Levites are to assist the priests by working in the courts and chambers in purifying all holy things in making showbread in producing the fine flour of the grain offering in making unleavened wafers in making all baked goods by being involved daily in blessing rituals by being involved in the sacrifices (both at festivals and each day [i.e., washing the animals; clearing the ashes; etc.]) in helping administer the temple and the priests later they became local teachers (cf. 2 Chr. 17:8; 35:3; Neh. 8:7-8) This would develop into rabbinical Judaism's position of "rabbi" (i.e., "teacher"). Ezra was the first of this category. 1 Chronicles 23:32 Thus they are to keep charge of the tent of meeting, and charge of the holy place, and charge of the sons of Aaron their relatives, for the service of the house of the LORD. keep: 1Ch 9:27 Nu 1:53 1Ki 8:4 the charge of the sons: Nu 3:6-9,38 THREE GENERAL TASKS FOR THE LEVITES Thus they are to keep charge of the tent of meeting, and charge of the holy place, and charge of the sons of Aaron their relatives, for the service of the house of the LORD - This passage functions as a summary of the responsibilities allocated to the Levites. Mention of the tent of meeting is interesting as clearly there would no longer be a tent when the Temple was finished. Therefore this instruction could refer to the maintenance of the tabernacle in the interim while the Temple was being built.