They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they had to guard it; and they had charge of the key for opening it each morning.

Samuel remained in bed until morning. Then he opened the doors of Jehovah's house. But Samuel was afraid to tell Eli about the vision.

They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise Jehovah. They were to do the same in the evening

Jehovah of Hosts continues: Is there one among you who will shut the Temple doors to prevent lighting a useless fire on my altar. I am not pleased with you! I will not accept the offerings you bring me.

or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he who teaches on teaching;

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And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.

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The charge

So the Levites carried out their responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting, for the Holy Place and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the Temple of Jehovah.
or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he who teaches on teaching;

The opening

Samuel remained in bed until morning. Then he opened the doors of Jehovah's house. But Samuel was afraid to tell Eli about the vision.
Jehovah of Hosts continues: Is there one among you who will shut the Temple doors to prevent lighting a useless fire on my altar. I am not pleased with you! I will not accept the offerings you bring me.
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