And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.
Both the singers and the gatekeepers faithfully carried out their duties to serve God and maintain the ceremonial cleanliness of the temple, just as King David and his son Solomon had commanded.
The temple workers faithfully performed their God-given duties according to the instructions passed down from David and Solomon.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the restored temple worship in Jerusalem after the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon. The temple service was being reestablished according to the original patterns set by King David (who organized the temple musicians) and King Solomon (who built the first temple). These roles were crucial for maintaining proper worship and the ritual purity required for approaching God in the temple.
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