1 Chronicles 23:31

31 and to offer all burnt offerings to the LORD, 1on the sabbaths, the new moons and 2the fixed festivals in the number set by the ordinance concerning them, continually before the LORD.

1 Chronicles 23:31 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 23:31

And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the Lord
This was the work of the priests to offer such sacrifices, and not the Levites; but the meaning is, according to the Targum, and so Kimchi, that these not only sung the praises of God morning and evening, but at all times when burnt offerings were offered to the Lord; besides, some of them helped the priests at such times in slaying the sacrifices, and bringing them to the altar: and especially their service was requisite

in the sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number;
because, besides the daily sacrifices, there were additional offerings at those times:

according to the order commanded unto them continually before the Lord;
see ( Numbers 28:1-29:40 ) .

1 Chronicles 23:31 In-Context

29 and with the showbread , and the fine flour for a grain offering, and unleavened wafers, or what is baked in the pan or what is well-mixed, and all measures of volume and size.
30 They are to stand every morning to thank and to praise the LORD , and likewise at evening,
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 .
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 .

Cross References 2

  • 1. Isaiah 1:13, 14
  • 2. Leviticus 23:2-4
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