1 Chronicles 23:27

27 For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered from ¹twenty years old and upward.

1 Chronicles 23:27 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 23:27

For by the last words of David
Or therefore by the last orders he gave before his death:

the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above;
as able and sufficient to do the work of their office.

1 Chronicles 23:27 In-Context

25 For David said, "The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people, and he dwells in Jerusalem forever.

26 And so the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the things for its service."

27 For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered from twenty years old and upward.

28 For their duty was to assist the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, having the care of the courts and the chambers, the cleansing of all that is holy, and any work for the service of the house of God.

29 Their duty was also to assist with the showbread, the flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baked offering, the offering mixed with oil, and all measures of quantity or size.

Cross References

• 1. [See ver. 24 above]