Joe: Alright, welcome to the show Bible expert!

Bible Expert: Hi Joe, it's great to be here.

Joe: So, what do we got going on in 1 Chronicles?

Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is all about the divisions of the people of Israel and how they were appointed to serve in the Temple.

Joe: Wow, that sounds pretty cool. So what kind of divisions are we talking about here?

Bible Expert: Well, the divisions were based on the families of the Levites and the gatekeepers were assigned to the various gates of the Temple.

Joe: How many gates were there?

Bible Expert: There were twelve gates, three for each of the four sides of the Temple.

Joe: That's a lot of gates. Who was responsible for guarding them?

Bible Expert: The gatekeepers were chosen from the families of the Levites and they were responsible for guarding the gates and making sure that only those who were authorized to enter the Temple were allowed in.

Joe: So, who else was appointed to serve in the Temple?

Bible Expert: There were also singers, musicians, and other Levites who were assigned to different duties. They were responsible for various activities such as teaching, offering sacrifices, and helping to keep the Temple clean.

Joe: That's a lot of people. What did they do day-to-day?

Bible Expert: Most of the Levites were responsible for offering sacrifices on behalf of the people, performing rituals and ceremonies, and teaching the people about the Law of Moses.

Joe: That's amazing. So, what happened to the people who were appointed to serve in the Temple?

Bible Expert: They were given a portion of the offerings that were made by the people, as well as certain privileges, such as being allowed to eat at the Temple. They were also given a special status in the community, as they were seen as the guardians of the Law.