They and their sons were guards of the gates of the House of Adonai, that is, the Tabernacle.
Psalm 134:1 - Tree of Life Version A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless Adonai, all servants of Adonai, who stand by night in the House of Adonai. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Behold, bless ye the LORD, All ye servants of the LORD, Which by night stand in the house of the LORD. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition BEHOLD, BLESS (affectionately and gratefully praise) the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, [singers] who by night stand in the house of the Lord. [I Chron. 9:33.] American Standard Version (1901) Behold, bless ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, That by night stand in the house of Jehovah. Common English Bible All you who serve the LORD: bless the LORD right now! All you who minister in the LORD’s house at night: bless God! Catholic Public Domain Version Alleluia. Praise the name of the Lord. You servants, praise the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Alleluia. Praise ye the name of the Lord: O you his servants, praise the Lord: |
They and their sons were guards of the gates of the House of Adonai, that is, the Tabernacle.
They would spend the night around the House of God, because they were assigned to guard it and were in charge of opening it morning by morning.
Now these were the singers, patriarchal leaders of the Levites, who stayed in the chambers and were exempt from other service, for they were on duty day and night.
My sons, now do not be negligent, for Adonai has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, and to be His ministers and to burn incense to Him.”
Stand in the holy place by the divisions of the ancestral houses, by sons of the people and by divisions of ancestral houses of the Levites.
A Song of Ascents. In my trouble I cried out to Adonai, and He answered me.
A Song of Ascents. I will lift up my eyes to the mountains— from where does my help come?
A Song of Ascents. Of David. I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the House of Adonai.”
A Song of Ascents. To You I lift up my eyes— You enthroned in the heavens.
A Song of Ascents. Of David. “Had Adonai not been on our side” —let Israel now say—
A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in Adonai are like Mount Zion— it cannot be moved, but endures forever.
A Song of Ascents. When Adonai restored the captives of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.
A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless Adonai builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless Adonai watches over the city, the watchman stands guard in vain.
A Song of Ascents. Happy is everyone in awe of Adonai, who walks in His ways,
A Song of Ascents. “How many times they have been hostile to me, even from my youth” —let Israel now say—
My soul waits for my Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, watchmen for the morning.
A Song of Ascents. Of David. Adonai, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes lofty, nor do I go after things too great or too difficult for me.
A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!
Blessed are they who dwell in Your House —they are ever praising You. Selah
You are to stay at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days, and keep Adonai’s command, so that you do not die, for so I have been commanded.”
and then as a widow until age eighty-four. She never left the Temple, serving night and day with fasting and prayers.
At that time Adonai set the tribe of Levi apart to carry the Ark of the Covenant of Adonai, to stand before Adonai to serve Him and to pronounce blessings in His Name—as is the case to this day.
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you His servants and all who fear Him, both the small and the great!”
For this reason, they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His Temple. The One seated on the throne will shelter them.