1 Chronicles 23:27

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were counted, from twenty years old and upward.

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WEBBE

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were counted, from twenty years old and upward.

BSB

For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,

KJV

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

ASV

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.

BBE

So among the last acts of David was the numbering of the sons of Levi, from twenty years old and over.

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Matthew Henry · Verses 24–32

Now the people of Israel were so many, there should be more employed in the temple service, that every Israelite who brought an offering might find a Levite ready to help him. When more work is to be done, it is pity but there should be more workmen. A new heart, a spiritual mind, which delights greatly in God's commandments, and can find a refreshing feast in his ordinances, forms the great distinction between the true Christian and all other men in the world. To the spiritual man every service will yield satisfaction. He will be ever abounding in the work of the Lord; being never so happy as when employed for such a good Master, in so pleasant a service. He will not regard whether he is called to take the lead, or to keep the charge of others who are placed over him. May we seek and serve the Lord uprightly, and leave all the rest to his disposal, by faith in his word.

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