1 Chronicles 26:16

1 Chronicles 26:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16The lots for the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road fell to Shuppim and Hosah.

Guard was alongside of guard:

16For Shuppim and Hosah it was to the west, by the gate of Shallecheth, on the ascending highway. Guard corresponded to guard.

16For Shuppim and Hosah it was to the west, by the gate of Shallecheth, on the ascending highway. Guard corresponded to guard.

16To Shuppim and Hosah [the lot fell] for the west [gates], by the gate of Shallecheth, on the ascending highway, division by division.

16The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway26:16 Or on the upper road fell to Shuppim and Hosah.

There were guards stationed at every watch.

16Lots were chosen for the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road. Those lots were chosen for Shuppim and Hosah.

One guard stood next to another.