1 Chronicles 26:1

Verse 1. Porters, who guarded the temple, being stationed at the four gates. They were selected from the families of Core and Merari, (verse 19.) and were under Calmet. five captains, two being placed at the gate leading from the palace, verse 16. Bible.—How many were appointed to follow the directions of these officers, we do not find. But 4,000 porters are mentioned, Calmet. 23:5. Some guarded the treasury, and so forth After the captivity, the same plan was adopted, Calmet. 9. Calmet.—Son, or descendant of Core, by Asaph, ( Bible.) or Abiasaph, (Calmet. 6:37) different from the musician. Calmet.