2. he gathered together all the princes of Israel—All important measures relating to the public interest were submitted for consideration to a general assembly of the representatives of the tribes (1 Chronicles 13:1; 1 Chronicles 15:25; 1 Chronicles 22:17; 1 Chronicles 26:1-32). read more
3. the Levites were numbered . . . thirty and eight thousand—Four times their number at the early census taken by Moses (see on :-; :-). It was, in all likelihood, this vast increase that suggested and rendered expedient that classification, made in the last year of David's reign, which the present and three subsequent chapters describe. by their polls, man by man—Women and children were not included. read more
Preparations for temple service chs. 23-26Verses 1 and 2 of chapter 23 (1 Chronicles 23:1-2) provide an outline for what follows in chapters 23-27 but in reverse order. After David appointed Solomon as his coregent in 973 B.C., he began the preparations the writer described here.David adapted the service of the Levites, who assisted the priests, to the new temple ritual. This form of worship was a combination of tabernacle and divinely approved revised worship (1 Chronicles 23:3-32; Numbers 3).... read more
David makes Solomon King. Particulars relating to the LevitesThis and the following three chapters (supplementing the earlier history) describe the arrangements made by David for the organisation of the Temple service after Solomon had been appointed his successor. The incidents relating to this last event, which are recorded in 1 Kings 1, are omitted by the writer, who passes over all David’s domestic troubles.3. From the age of thirty years] This limit is given in Numbers 4:3, but... read more
(2) And he gathered together all the princes of Israel.—The form of the verb (the imperfect with waw conversive) implies that this was done in connection with the transfer of the kingdom to Solomon. The following chapters, therefore, relate to arrangements made by David towards the close of his life. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 26:30, “the fortieth year of the reign of David.”)The princes of Israel.—Comp. 1 Chronicles 13:1; 1 Chronicles 15:25; 1 Chronicles 22:17. “The princes and the priests and the... read more
(2-5) The numbering of the Levites and their appointments. read more
(3) Now . . . and—i.e., after the council had agreed upon it.The Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward.—A census like that which Moses instituted (Numbers 4:3; Numbers 4:23; Numbers 4:30, &c.), of all Levites “from thirty years old and upward unto fifty years,” for the work of the Tabernacle.By their polls, man by man.—Lit., As to their skulls, as to men. The second phrase defines the first, and excludes women and children. read more
2. The Numbering and Arrangement of the Levites CHAPTER 23 1. Solomon made king (1 Chronicles 23:1 ) 2. The number of the Levites (1 Chronicles 23:2-6 ) 3. The Gershonites (1 Chronicles 23:7-11 ) 4. The sons of Kohath (1 Chronicles 23:12-20 ) 5. The sons of Merari (1 Chronicles 23:21-23 ) 6. The service of the Levites (1 Chronicles 23:24-32 ) David, in his seventieth year, made Solomon king. It is the first time, and afterwards (1 Chronicles 29:22 ) he was made king the second... read more
DAVID ’S REIGN THE DOWNFALL OF SAUL (1 Chronicles 10:0 ) In reading this chapter with whose general contents we became familiar in 1 Samuel 31:0 , it is important to note the inspired comment at its close (1 Chronicles 10:13-14 ). DAVID’S HEROES (1 Chronicles 11-12) In the history of David in this book, the writer dwells chiefly on its prosperous side, passing over the rest as lightly as possible. His anointing at Hebron (1 Chronicles 11:1-3 ) reveals nothing of what we learned earlier of... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 23:3
thirty years. According to Numbers 4:3 , Numbers 4:23 , Numbers 4:35 , Numbers 4:47 , Changed to twenty-five years by Jehovah (Numbers 8:24 ); and, by David's "last words", to twenty years (1 Chronicles 23:27 ). Compare Ezra 3:8 . man = strong man. Hebrew. geber. App-14 . read more