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27 They stayed up all night guarding God’s Temple, and they had the job of opening God’s Temple every morning.

28 Some of the gatekeepers had the job of caring for the dishes used in the Temple services. They counted them when they were brought in. They also counted these dishes when they were taken out. 29 Other gatekeepers were chosen to care for the furniture and the special dishes. They also took care of the flour, wine, oil, incense, and special oil.[a]

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  1. 1 Chronicles 9:29 special oil Or “perfume.” This might be the oil used to anoint priests, prophets, and kings. See Ex. 30:22-38.

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