All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.
All these men who were chosen to be gatekeepers were 212 in total. They were recorded by their family lines in their towns, and David and Samuel the prophet had appointed them to their official positions.
This verse records that David and Samuel officially appointed 212 men from specific families to serve as gatekeepers for the temple, establishing an organized system of worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, the author compiles genealogies to help the returning Israelites restore the proper organization of temple services and reaffirm their heritage. This verse specifically refers to the gatekeepers, who were selected and appointed by King David and the prophet Samuel to guard the entrances of the temple, ensuring security and order. Their roles highlight the structured system of worship established in ancient Israel under divine guidance.
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