
Text -- 1 Chronicles 23:24 (NET)




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Wesley -> 1Ch 23:24
Wesley: 1Ch 23:24 - -- As the Levites were anciently numbered from two several times, from the twenty fifth year of their age, and from the thirtieth, Num 4:3, Num 8:24. In ...
As the Levites were anciently numbered from two several times, from the twenty fifth year of their age, and from the thirtieth, Num 4:3, Num 8:24. In like manner they are here numbered both from their twentieth year, when they were solemnly prepared for, and instructed, and by degrees exercised in some parts of their work; and from their thirtieth year, when they were admitted to the full exercise of their office. And the reason why they were now sooner admitted to service than they had been formerly, is given in the next verses because now their work was more easy, being wholly discharged from that burdensome work of carrying the tabernacle. Besides the people of Israel were multiplied: therefore more hands were necessary, that every Israelite who brought an offering, might find a Levite ready to assist him.
JFB -> 1Ch 23:24-27
JFB: 1Ch 23:24-27 - -- The enumeration of the Levites was made by David (1Ch 23:3) on the same rule as that followed by Moses (Num 4:3), namely, from thirty years. But he sa...
The enumeration of the Levites was made by David (1Ch 23:3) on the same rule as that followed by Moses (Num 4:3), namely, from thirty years. But he saw afterwards that this rule might be beneficially relaxed, and that the enrolment of Levites for their proper duties might be made from twenty years of age. The ark and tabernacle being now stationary at Jerusalem, the labor of the Levites was greatly diminished, as they were no longer obliged to transport its heavy furniture from place to place. The number of thirty-eight thousand Levites, exclusive of priests, was doubtless more than sufficient for the ordinary service of the tabernacle. But this pious king thought that it would contribute to the glory of the Lord to employ as many officers in his divine service as possible. These first rules, however, which David instituted, were temporary, as very different arrangements were made after the ark had been deposited in the tabernacle of Zion.
Clarke -> 1Ch 23:24
Clarke: 1Ch 23:24 - -- Twenty years and upward - It appears that this was a different ordinance from that mentioned 1Ch 23:3. At first he appointed the Levites to serve fr...
Twenty years and upward - It appears that this was a different ordinance from that mentioned 1Ch 23:3. At first he appointed the Levites to serve from thirty years and upward; now from twenty years. These were David’ s last orders; see 1Ch 23:27. They should begin at an earlier age, and continue later
This was not a very painful task; the ark being now fixed, and the Levites very numerous, there could be no drudgery.
TSK -> 1Ch 23:24
TSK: 1Ch 23:24 - -- the sons of Levi : Num 10:17, Num 10:21
after the house : Num 1:4, Num 2:32, Num 3:15, Num 3:20, 4:34-49
by their polls : Num 1:2, Num 1:18, Num 1:22,...
the sons of Levi : Num 10:17, Num 10:21
after the house : Num 1:4, Num 2:32, Num 3:15, Num 3:20, 4:34-49
by their polls : Num 1:2, Num 1:18, Num 1:22, Num 3:47
from the age : At first David appointed the Levites to serve from thirty years old and upwards; but considering, probably, that the temple which was about to be built, with its courts, chambers, etc., would require a more numerous ministry, he fixed this period, by this subsequent regulation, at twenty years and upwards. In the time of Moses, the age was from thirty years to fiftycaps1 . hcaps0 ere this latter period is not mentioned, probably because the service was not so laborious now; for the ark being fixed, they had no longer any burdens to carry; and therefore even an old man might continue to serve. See note on Num 8:24.
twenty : 1Ch 23:3, 1Ch 23:27; Num 1:3, Num 4:3, Num 8:24; Ezr 3:8

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Barnes -> 1Ch 23:24
Barnes: 1Ch 23:24 - -- From the age of twenty years - The Levites had hitherto not entered upon their regular functions until the age of thirty 1Ch 23:3. Certain ligh...
From the age of twenty years - The Levites had hitherto not entered upon their regular functions until the age of thirty 1Ch 23:3. Certain lighter duties were by the Law imposed on them at the age of twenty-five Num 8:24; but it was not until they were five years older that they became liable to the full service of the sanctuary. David appears now to have made a change. By his "last words"1Ch 23:27 the time for the Levites to enter on the full duties of their office was advanced from thirty to twenty years. This change was based upon the lighter character of the labors imposed on them now that the ark had ceased to be carried from place to place and obtained a permanent habitation 1Ch 23:26. The limit of age continued in after times where David had fixed it (see Ezr 3:8).
Poole -> 1Ch 23:24
Poole: 1Ch 23:24 - -- As the Levites were anciently numbered from two several times, from the twenty-fifth year of their age, and from the thirtieth, Num 4:3 8:24 ; in li...
As the Levites were anciently numbered from two several times, from the twenty-fifth year of their age, and from the thirtieth, Num 4:3 8:24 ; in like manner and for the same reasons they are here numbered both from their twentieth year, as here, when they were more solemnly prepared for and instructed, and by degrees exercised, in some parts of their work; and from their thirtieth year, above, 1Ch 23:3 , when they were admitted to the full and complete exercise of all the parts and works of their office. And the reason why they were now sooner admitted to service than they had been formerly by the constitution of Moses, is given in the next verses, because now their work was made easy, they being wholly discharged from that burdensome work of carrying the tabernacle and its utensils, which was too heavy for young and tender shoulders. To which may be added, that the number of the Israelites was greatly increased, and consequently the services which were to be performed by the Levites on their behalf were multiplied, and the work of the temple was much greater than that of the tabernacle, and therefore more of the Levites were to be employed, and consequently they were to be sooner taken into service.
Haydock -> 1Ch 23:24
Haydock: 1Ch 23:24 - -- Old. See ver. 3., and Numbers iv. 3. ---
And upwards; as long as they were able to serve. They were excused from carrying the tabernacle, &c., at...
Old. See ver. 3., and Numbers iv. 3. ---
And upwards; as long as they were able to serve. They were excused from carrying the tabernacle, &c., at fifty years of age, Numbers viii. 25. (Abulensis) (Menochius) ---
To those who were turned of thirty, the higher offices were entrusted; while the Levites began at twenty, to exercise themselves in things of less consequence, under the direction of their elder brethren. (Tirinus) ---
The kings might declare, by the advice of the Sanhedrim, what laws were of a temporary nature. (Grotius) (Du Hamel)
Gill -> 1Ch 23:24
Gill: 1Ch 23:24 - -- These were the sons of Levi, after the house of their fathers,.... According to the three classes of them, as descending from the three sons of Levi:
...
These were the sons of Levi, after the house of their fathers,.... According to the three classes of them, as descending from the three sons of Levi:
even the chief of the fathers; or heads of families:
as they were counted by number of names by their polls; or according to their heads, one by one:
that did the work for the service of the house of the Lord; the particulars of which are in 1Ch 23:28.
from the age of twenty years, and upwards; they were first numbered thirty and upwards, 1Ch 23:3, but David before his death ordered they should be numbered from twenty and upwards, 1Ch 23:27, because the Israelites being increased, there would be more work for the priests in the temple, which would require the assistance of more Levites. The reasons follow.

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NET Notes -> 1Ch 23:24
NET Notes: 1Ch 23:24 Heb “these were the sons of Levi according to the house of their fathers, heads of the fathers, according to their numberings, by number of name...
Geneva Bible -> 1Ch 23:24
Geneva Bible: 1Ch 23:24 These [were] the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; [even] the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their poll...

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TSK Synopsis -> 1Ch 23:1-32
TSK Synopsis: 1Ch 23:1-32 - --1 David in his old age makes Solomon king.2 The number and distribution of the Levites.7 The families of the Gershonites.12 The sons of Kohath.21 The ...
MHCC -> 1Ch 23:24-32
MHCC: 1Ch 23:24-32 - --Now the people of Israel were so many, there should be more employed in the temple service, that every Israelite who brought an offering might find a ...
Matthew Henry -> 1Ch 23:24-32
Matthew Henry: 1Ch 23:24-32 - -- Here is, I. An alteration made in the computation of the effective men of the Levites - that whereas, in Moses's time, they were not enlisted, or ta...
Keil-Delitzsch -> 1Ch 23:24-27
Keil-Delitzsch: 1Ch 23:24-27 - --
Concluding remarks. - 1Ch 23:24. "These (the just enumerated) are the sons of Levi according to their fathers'-houses, according to those who were ...
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