1 Chronicles 9:15

Verse 15. Carpenter. Hebrew Cheresh, is taken by some to be a surname. Septuagint “And Ares.” It is asserted that the priests and Levites could follow no mechanical profession, (Abul.) and the Bacbacar only presided over the carpenters, who wrought in the temple. Menochius. Tirinus.—But why might not people of this order employ themselves in such arts and labours, which were never deemed degrading among the Hebrews, nor incompatible with the sacred ministry, during the leisure hours? Calmet.—Saint Paul did not disdain to make tents. Bible.