And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale. ] Which the priests used in sacrificing, and which the Levites brought to them, and returned again to their proper places.
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.
29
Others were in charge of the other sacred equipment, and of the flour, wine, olive oil, incense, and spices.
30
But the responsibility for mixing the spices belonged to the priests.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.