1 Chronicles 9:18

“Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.”

"Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi." - 1 Chronicles 9:18
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What does 1 Chronicles 9:18 mean?

1 Chronicles 9:18 (KJV) - "Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi." This verse from the book of 1 Chronicles is a part of a lengthy list of names and roles of the people who returned to Jerusalem after the…

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Guardians at the King’s Gate: A Call to Faithful Service

In the rich tapestry of the Bible, 1 Chronicles 9:18 offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of those who served in the Temple of God during ancient Israel. The verse states, "Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children…

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Prayer for Faithful Service and Waiting on the Lord

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence. In deep contemplation of Your Word, I reflect on 1 Chronicles 9:18, which speaks of those who "hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children…

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1 Chronicles 9:18 - "Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi."
1 Chronicles 18:9 - "¶ Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;"
2 Chronicles 18:9
2 Chronicles 18:9
1 Chronicles 1:18 - "And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber."
1 Chronicles 23:18 - "Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief."
1 Chronicles 8:18 - "Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;"
Luke 18: 9-14
1 Chronicles 24:18 - "The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah."
1 Chronicles 26:18 - "At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar."
Luke 18:9-14
1 Chronicles 9:37 - "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth."
1 Chronicles 9:10 - "¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,"
2 Chronicles 9:18 - "And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays:"
1 Chronicles 3:18 - "Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
1 Chronicles 7:18 - "And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah."
1 Chronicles 24:9 - "The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,"
1 Chronicles 6:18 - "And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel."
1 Kings 9:18 - "And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,"
1 Chronicles 9:5 - "And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons."
"¶ Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah;" - 1 Chronicles 18:9
1 Chronicles 9:30 - "And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices."
1 Chronicles 6:9 - "And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,"
1 Chronicles 12:9 - "Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,"
1 Chronicles 27:18 - "Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:"
1 Chronicles 25:18 - "The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
2 Chronicles 18:1 - "Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab."
1 Chronicles 18:2 - "And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts."
1 Chronicles 18:15 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder."