KJV ORIGINAL
Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who up to this point had been stationed at the king's gate on the east side: they were gatekeepers serving in the groups of Levi's descendants.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing Levites who served as gatekeepers at the eastern entrance to the king's area of the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of the people who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The Levites were the priestly tribe of Israel, and among their duties was serving as gatekeepers and guards for the temple and its various entrances. The 'king's gate eastward' likely refers to a specific entrance to the temple complex that was associated with royal access.
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