1 Chronicles 9:27 - Revised Version 1885 And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them, and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition They lodged round about God's house, for the duty [of watching] was theirs, as well as the opening of the house every morning. American Standard Version (1901) And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning. Common English Bible They would spend the night patrolling God’s house since they had guard duty and were responsible for unlocking it every morning. Catholic Public Domain Version And they remained in their watches, on all sides of the temple of the Lord, so that, when the time had arrived, they might open the gates in the morning. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they abode in their watches round about the temple of the Lord: that when it was time, they might open the gates in the morning. |