1 Chronicles 23:4

1 Chronicles 23:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4David said, “Of these, twenty-four thousand are to be in charge of the work of the temple of the Lord and six thousand are to be officials and judges.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

4Of these, twenty-four thousand were to oversee the work of the house of the Lord; and six thousand were officers and judges,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

4Of these, 24,000 were to oversee the work of the house of the Lord; and 6,000 were officers and judges,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

4Of these 23:4 This number might seem high if the situation is not clarified. There are several important factors to consider: 1. The Levites were divided into 24 rotating divisions (1 Chr 24:6-19). 2. It is plausible that 1,000 Levites were on duty at any one time for Solomon’s temple, considering the many purposes and required maintenance of the building, its ornate ritual, and the scale of the work. 3. In the wilderness, the worshiper would kill the animal he brought for an offering, skin it, cut it in pieces, and wash the entrails and legs. But now all these tasks were the duty of the Levites or Nethinim (servants of the temple); in addition, the number of worshipers had greatly increased, requiring a large number of Levites.24,000 were to oversee and inspect the work of the house of the Lord and 6,000 were to be administrators and judges,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

4“Of these,” said David,23:4 Hebrew does not include said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the Lord, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

4David said, “From them, 24,000 will be in charge of the work of the Lord’s temple. And 6,000 will be officials and judges.

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