beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:

Be assured that the evil person will certainly be punished, but the descendants of the righteous will not suffer unjust judgment.

Benaiah son of Jehoiada supervised the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were the king’s leading officials.

Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was an adviser to the king in every matter pertaining to the people.

The Lord abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.

I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are. I will speak about you to my father. When I find out what the problem is, I will let you know.”

Proud men hide a snare for me; evil men spread a net by the path; they set traps for me. (Selah)

Their job was to help Aaron’s descendants in the service of the Lord’s temple. They were to take care of the courtyards, the rooms, ceremonial purification of all holy items, and other jobs related to the service of God’s temple.