Pethahiah, head of the 19th priestly division in the time of David.
nineteenth-chosen priest for the twenty-four courses (1CH 24:16)
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the Lord opening; gate of the Lord
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· Also called · H6611 none · 1CH 24:16 y-h-v-h opens
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פְּתַחְיָה
pətachəyah · H6611 · 1CH 24:16 y-h-v-h opens
- he פְּתַחְיָה · H6611G
- el Φεταια PHetaia · none · 1CH 24:16
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Pethahiah was a priest who served as the head of the 19th priestly division during the time of David, according to 1Ch 24:16. The priests were divided into 24 divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. These divisions were established by David to ensure orderly worship and service in the temple.
The chief of one of the priestly courses (the nineteenth) in the time of David (1 Chr. 24:16).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Pethahiah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Pethahiah@1Ch.24.16) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, pethahiah_2319)