Thematic Bible: Levites the porters of
Thematic Bible
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As Solomon's father David had directed, he set up the divisions of priests for their service and the divisions of Levites for their appointed places. The Levites were to lead in praising Jehovah and to serve beside the priests by doing whatever needed to be done each day. Solomon also set up divisions of doorkeepers at every gate because this was what David, the man of God, had commanded.
You must do this: One third of you, the priests and Levites who are on duty on the day of worship, must guard the gates.