And he threw down the thirty silver coins in the Sanctuary [i.e., probably the outer area of the Temple], then left and went out and hanged himself.
Luke 1:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) to perform his customary duties as a priest before God, he drew the responsibility [that day] of entering the Temple of the Lord to burn the incense offering. [Note: This was done on a golden Altar in the Temple by a priest twice a day]. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition As was the custom of the priesthood, it fell to him by lot to enter [the sanctuary of] the temple of the Lord and burn incense. [Exod. 30:7.] American Standard Version (1901) according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. Common English Bible Following the customs of priestly service, he was chosen by lottery to go into the Lord’s sanctuary and burn incense. Catholic Public Domain Version according to the custom of the priesthood, the lot fell so that he would offer incense, entering into the temple of the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version According to the custom of the priestly office, it was his lot to offer incense, going into the temple of the Lord. |
And he threw down the thirty silver coins in the Sanctuary [i.e., probably the outer area of the Temple], then left and went out and hanged himself.
Now after preparing these things [i.e., the table, incense, etc.], the priests regularly enter the outer room of the Tabernacle [i.e., the Holy Place] to carry out the duties of their service.