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ESV Global Study Bible :: Footnotes for 1 Chronicles 9

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9:1–34 The Resettlement of Jerusalem. The Chronicler focuses on the worship personnel who return to Jerusalem from exile.

1 Chron 9:1 The summarizing conclusion to the tribal genealogies of all Israel in chs. 2–8. Judah’s exile to Babylon for breach of faith (see 2 Chron. 36:14–20) parallels the fate of the northern tribes (“they broke faith”; see 1 Chron. 5:25–26). the Book of the Kings of Israel. See note on 1 Kings 14:19.

1 Chron 9:3–9 Repopulated Jerusalem includes people from Ephraim and Manasseh, as well as Judah and Benjamin. The Judahites are listed as descendants of the patriarch’s sons.

1 Chron 9:10–13 The priests in postexilic Jerusalem are praised for their temple ministry. Their numbers (1,760) have grown significantly (compare 1,192 in Neh. 11:12–14).

1 Chron 9:14–16 Levitical singers and musicians include descendants of Asaph and Jeduthun, choir leaders in David’s day (6:39; 25:1).

1 Chron 9:17–32 The Levitical gatekeepers’ authority is traced to their service under Phinehas (v. 20; see Num. 25:6–11) and their appointment by David (1 Chron. 9:22; 26:1–32). Along with their primary duty of safeguarding the temple, the gatekeepers were also responsible for the utensils and supplies used in the daily sacrifices (9:28–32).

1 Chron 9:31 making the flat cakes. God notices and remembers those who faithfully perform routine tasks in service to him.

9:35–44 The Genealogy of Saul. This is repeated from 8:29–38 to introduce the Chronicler’s account of Saul’s reign (ch. 10). While Saul’s dynasty ended with his death (10:6), his family line continued for many generations (9:40–44).

1 Chron 9:40 Merib-baal. See note on 8:29–40.

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