What does the Bible say about porters?
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The Bible presents porters, or gatekeepers, as trusted servants appointed to guard the house of God, regulate access, and support its orderly worship. In 1 Chronicles 9:17-32, Levite gatekeepers watched the gates, cared for sacred rooms and supplies, and served according to established duties. Their work was humble yet holy, showing that God values faithful service often unseen by others. David organized these men by families and assigned them their posts by lot in 1 Chronicles 26:13-19. In times of reform, gatekeepers helped protect true worship and temple order, as seen in 2 Chronicles 23:4-5 and 35:15. Their example commends vigilance, reliability, and reverent care for the church's worship and fellowship.
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- Guards at the city gates, the doors of the king’ s palace, and doors of the temple 1 Chronicles 9:17-32; 2 Chronicles 34:13; 2 Chronicles 35:15
- Lodged round about the temple in order to be present for opening the doors 1 Chronicles 9:27
- One-third were porters of the temple 2 Chronicles 23:4
- One-third were porters of the king’ s house 2 Chronicles 23:5
- One-third were porters of the gate of the foundation 2 Chronicles 23:5
- They also served as porters of the gates of the walls Nehemiah 12:25
- They served in twenty-four courses 1 Chronicles 26:13-19
- Their posts were determined by lot 1 Chronicles 24:31; 1 Chronicles 26:13-19
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