James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 24:1-31
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
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Chronicles 24:1-31
3. The Twenty-four Courses of the Priests CHAPTER 24 1. The twenty-four courses (1 Chronicles 24:1-19 ) 2. The organization of other Levites (1 Chronicles 24:20-31 ) In the previous chapter we read of 24,000 Levites set apart for the service. In the next chapter we find twenty-four leaders of song and music appointed, and here David instituted twenty-four courses of priests. Each of these ministered a full week, from one sabbath to the next. These courses were not only continued by... read more