KJV ORIGINAL
Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the east side there were six Levites on duty each day, on the north side four each day, on the south side four each day, and at the storehouse two at a time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the Levites were organized in specific numbers to guard different areas of the temple each day.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of King David's detailed organization of the Levites who would serve in Solomon's future temple. The Levites were the tribe set apart to serve God and assist the priests in temple duties. 'Asuppim' refers to the temple storehouses where offerings, temple vessels, and other sacred items were kept under careful guard.
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