Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges:
Out of these, 24,000 were assigned to oversee the work at the Lord's temple, and 6,000 served as officers and judges.
This verse describes how David organized thousands of Levites into specific roles - most to manage temple work, and others to serve as leaders and judges in the community.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, as he was preparing for the construction of the temple that his son Solomon would build, he organized the Levites into specific roles to ensure the proper functioning of worship and temple services in Israel. This verse specifically describes how 24,000 Levites were assigned to oversee the daily work of the house of the Lord, such as maintenance and rituals, while 6,000 were designated as officers and judges to handle administrative and legal matters for the community. This organization highlighted the structured approach to religious and civic duties in ancient Israelite society.
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