And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.
Along with them were their fellow Levites of the second rank: Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Elipheleh, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, who served as gatekeepers.
This verse lists the names of Levites who served as assistant musicians and gatekeepers when David brought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Chronicles 15, King David is organizing the proper transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem after a previous attempt had failed due to improper handling. He assigns specific Levites, including those named in verse 18 like Zechariah and Obededom, to roles as musicians and gatekeepers to ensure the worship procession honors God and follows the Law of Moses. This reflects the structured system of temple service in ancient Israel, where designated duties helped maintain order and reverence in religious practices.
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