These chapters of 1 Chronicles show David's great interest and planning for the efficient functioning of the temple which his son Solomon was to build. After the careful planning of the temple worship in the previous chapter, David now goes on to first of all organize the temple gatekeepers. There were 62 descendants of Obed-Edom, 18 sons and relatives of Meshelemiah and 13 sons and relatives of Hosah. Lots were cast to define which gates would be cared for by whom and there were 6 guards a day on the east side of the temple, 4 a day on the north, 4 a day on the south plus 2 at a time at the storehouse, and 4 on the west at the road and 2 at the court itself. So these were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.
Next David appointed the treasurers of the temple and other officials. The treasurers were responsible for the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. A variety of Levites were nominated for these roles. From the Izharites, Kenaniah and his sons were given duties away from the temple as officials and judges. Others were commissioned to care for the land east of the Jordan.
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