1 Chronicles 9:26

26 The four chief guards were Levites and had the final responsibility. They were also responsible for the rooms in the Temple and for the supplies kept there.

1 Chronicles 9:26 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 9:26

For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set
office
The four chief porters who were over all the two hundred and twelve, and had one over them, ( 1 Chronicles 9:17 ) , these were never changed, nor went into the country villages; but were always upon the spot, and in their office, superintending the rest:

and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God;
see ( 1 Chronicles 26:20 ) .

1 Chronicles 9:26 In-Context

24 There was a gate facing in each direction, north, south, east, and west, and each had a chief guard.

25 These guards were assisted by their relatives, who lived in the villages and who had to take turns at guard duty for seven days at a time.

26 The four chief guards were Levites and had the final responsibility. They were also responsible for the rooms in the Temple and for the supplies kept there.

27 They lived near the Temple, because it was their duty to guard it and to open the gates every morning.

28 Other Levites were responsible for the utensils used in worship. They checked them out and checked them back in every time they were used.