Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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1 Chronicles
Book: 1 Chronicles
Chapter: 26
Overview:
The offices of the Levites.
- The porters and treasurers of the
Temple, had occasion for
strength and valour to oppose those who wrongly attempted to
enter the
Sanctuary, and to
Guard the sacred treasures. Much was
expended daily upon the
Altar;
Flour,
Wine,
Oil,
Salt,
Fuel,
beside the lamps; quantities of these were kept beforehand,
besides the sacred vestments and utensils. These were the
treasures of the
House of
God. These treasures typified the
plenty there is in our heavenly
Father's
House, enough and to
spare. From those sacred treasuries, the unsearchable riches of
Christ, all our wants are supplied; and receiving from his
Fulness, we must give him the
Glory, and endeavour to dispose of
our abilities and substance according to his will. We have an
account of those employed as officers and
Judges. The magistracy
is an ordinance of
God for the good of the
Church, as truly as
the ministry, and must not be neglected. None of the Levites who
were employed in the service of the
Sanctuary, none of the
singers or porters, were concerned in this outward business; one
duty was enough to engage the whole
Man.
Wisdom, courage,
strength of
Faith, holy affections, and constancy of mind in
doing our duty, are requisite or useful for every station.