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2 Chronicles 23:4 · KJV

"This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you entering on the sabbath, of the priests and of the Levites, shall be porters of the doors;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

2And they went about in Judah, and gathered the Levites out of all the cities of Judah, and the chief of the fathers of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem.
3And all the congregation made a covenant with the king in the house of God. And he said unto them, Behold, the king's son shall reign, as the LORD hath said of the sons of David.
4This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you entering on the sabbath, of the priests and of the Levites, shall be porters of the doors;
5And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD.
6But let none come into the house of the LORD, save the priests, and they that minister of the Levites; they shall go in, for they are holy: but all the people shall keep the watch of the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize your responsibilities in your community?

2

What does it mean for you to serve in your church or community?

3

When have you felt a strong sense of duty to a cause?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can actively participate in your church community and serve others.

relationships

Think about ways to support your friends and family in their spiritual journeys.

Places in This Verse

Temple(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

The Temple was the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. It was a focal point for religious and communal life in ancient Judah.

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