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14 Following proscriptions laid down by his father David, Solomon[a] appointed divisions of priests for their service as well as descendants of Levi for duties of praise and ministry before the priests consistent with the daily rules. Furthermore, because David, the man of God, had commanded it, Solomon[b] also appointed gatekeepers to serve by divisions at every gate of the Temple.[c] 15 They scrupulously adhered to[d] the orders issued by the king to the priests and descendants of Levi in everything, including matters pertaining to operation of[e] the treasuries.

Work on the Temple is Completed

16 And so Solomon completed all of the work, from the day that the foundation stone of the Lord’s Temple was laid[f] until the Lord’s Temple was completely finished.

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  1. 2 Chronicles 8:14 Lit. he
  2. 2 Chronicles 8:14 Lit. he
  3. 2 Chronicles 8:14 The Heb. lacks of the temple
  4. 2 Chronicles 8:15 Lit. They did not depart from
  5. 2 Chronicles 8:15 The Heb. lacks to operation of
  6. 2 Chronicles 8:16 The Heb. lacks was laid