The Divisions and Duties of the Levites

2 He also gathered together all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 23:2

King James Version

The Divisions and Duties of the Levites

2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

English Standard Version

The Divisions and Duties of the Levites

2 DavidHebrew He assembled all the leaders of Israel and the priests and the Levites.

The Message

The Divisions and Duties of the Levites

2 At the same time he brought together all the leaders of Israel, the priests, and the Levites.

New King James Version

The Divisions and Duties of the Levites

2 And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

New Living Translation

The Divisions and Duties of the Levites

2 David summoned all the leaders of Israel, together with the priests and Levites.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:2

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:1-23

(Read 1 Chronicles 23:1-23)

David, having given charge concerning the building of the temple, settles the method of the temple service, and orders the officers of it. When those of the same family were employed together, it would engage them to love and assist one another.