1 Chronicles 26:17

“Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two.”

"Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two." - 1 Chronicles 26:17
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What does 1 Chronicles 26:17 mean?

1 Chronicles 26:17 (KJV) reads: "Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two and two." This verse is part of a larger passage that describes the organization and division of the Levites, who were responsible for the service and…

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Divine Order and the Call of Service

In the busy tapestry of life, God often calls us to positions of service that may seem mundane or unglamorous, yet they are profoundly significant in the divine order of His kingdom. First Chronicles 26:17 states, "Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four…

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In Service and Stewardship: A Prayer for Divine Guidance

Heavenly Father, We come before You, the Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, with grateful hearts as we reflect upon Your Word. We gather together in prayer, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the beautiful details You provide in the Scriptures, especially as we…

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1 Chronicles 17:26 - "And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:"
1 Chronicles 1:26 - "Serug, Nahor, Terah,"
2 Chronicles 26:17 - "And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:"
"And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:" - 1 Chronicles 17:26
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1 Chronicles 26:1 - "Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph."
"Serug, Nahor, Terah," - 1 Chronicles 1:26
1 Chronicles 12:26 - "Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred."
1 Chronicles 26:3 - "Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh."
1 Chronicles 26:18 - "At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar."
1 Chronicles 26:24 - "And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures."
1 Chronicles 26:9 - "And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen."
1 Chronicles 16:26 - "For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens."
1 Chronicles 26:15 - "To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim."
1 Chronicles 29:26 - "¶ Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel."
1 Chronicles 8:17 - "And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,"
1 Chronicles 26:19 - "These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari."
1 Chronicles 24:26 - "The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno."
1 Chronicles 6:17 - "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 7:26 - "Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,"
1 Chronicles 26:27 - "Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD."
1 Chronicles 26:5 - "Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him."
1 Chronicles 25:26 - "The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
1 Chronicles 6:26 - "As for Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son,"
"And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah," - 1 Chronicles 8:26
1 Chronicles 27:17 - "Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:"
1 Chronicles 3:17 - "¶ And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,"