2 Chronicles 23:4

God's Word

This is what you must do: One third of you, the priests and Levites who are on duty on the day of rest—a holy day, must guard the gates.

Cross References

2 Kings 7:10

So they called the city gatekeepers and told them, “We went into the Aramean camp, and we didn’t see or hear anyone. The horses and donkeys were still tied up. Even the tents were left exactly as they were.”

1 Chronicles 23:28

They were appointed to stand beside Aaron’s descendants to serve in the Lord’s temple. They were appointed to be in charge of the courtyards and the temple rooms, to ensure that all the holy things were clean, and to serve in God’s temple.

1 Chronicles 9:25

Their relatives had to come from their villages from time to time. They would come to serve under the gatekeepers’ supervision for a period of seven days.

2 Chronicles 23:5

Another third must be at the royal palace. And another third must be at Foundation Gate. All the people must be in the courtyards of the Lord’s temple.