Question 1

What are the “treasures of the house of God” and “dedicated things” in this passage?

Accepted Answer

The passage speaks of two kinds of treasures. The “treasures of the house of God” were the regular stores used for worship: things like grain, wine, oil, salt, fuel, and the various tools and garments needed for daily temple service. The “dedicated things” were gifts set apart to God, often from spoils of battle. Kings, army commanders, and others gave part of what they gained in war to support God’s house. These offerings were not for common use but were kept and used only for God’s work.

Question 2

Why did David and others dedicate spoils of battle to the house of the LORD?

Accepted Answer

David, along with Samuel, Saul, Abner, Joab, and others, gave part of their war spoils to God as a way of thanking him for victory and protection. Instead of keeping everything for themselves, they set aside a share to maintain God’s house. This included future repairs and provision for sacrifices. It showed that their success in battle came from God, and that wealth gained in war should also serve his worship. Their giving was a concrete way to honour God with what he had given them.

Question 3

Who was Shelomith and what was his responsibility over the dedicated treasures?

Accepted Answer

Shelomith was a Levite descended from Moses’ family line through Eliezer. He and his relatives were put in charge of all the treasures that had been dedicated to God. This included what David, earlier leaders, and army officers had given from battle spoils. Everything dedicated by anyone was under his hand and his brothers’ oversight. Their task was to guard these items, keep them from being misused, and release them as needed for the support and future building and repair of God’s house. It was a large trust of both wealth and responsibility.

Question 4

How did the Levites serve as officers and judges in the outward business over Israel?

Accepted Answer

Some Levites, like Chenaniah and his sons and the Hebronites under Hashabiah and Jerijah, were appointed for “outward business” across Israel. This means they served outside the temple, acting as officers and judges. Because they knew God’s law well, they helped apply it in daily life. They handled matters related to worship, such as tithes and obedience to God, and also civil issues, like disputes and public order. In this way they looked after both “all business of the LORD” and “the service of the king,” making sure God’s commands and the king’s laws were carried out.

Question 5

Why were so many Levite officers placed over the tribes east of the Jordan?

Accepted Answer

The passage notes that 2,700 Levite leaders were set over the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan, more than the number on the west side. These tribes lived far from Jerusalem and close to other nations, so they were more at risk of drifting from true worship or from loyalty to the king. By placing many strong, capable Levites there, David ensured they had clear teaching, guidance in God’s ways, and firm leadership in the king’s affairs. It was like putting extra guards on the borders of both faith and kingdom.

Question 6

What does “every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king” mean here?

Accepted Answer

This phrase shows that the Levite leaders handled two kinds of work at the same time. “Matters pertaining to God” refers to things connected with worship and obedience to God’s law: guarding against idolatry, caring for tithes and offerings, and seeing that God’s commands were followed. “Affairs of the king” refers to civil duties: enforcing just laws, keeping order, and making sure the king’s rule was respected. In their work, spiritual and civil life were closely tied, so that both God and the king were honoured in the way the people lived.

Question 7

What does this passage show about stewardship and handling God’s resources?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows that handling what belongs to God is careful, serious work. Named Levites were trusted to guard, record, and distribute treasures and offerings. They were to protect them from loss or misuse and use them only as needed for God’s house. The fact that such detailed roles are listed tells us that generosity toward God should be matched with faithful management. Gifts given to God do not vanish; they are to be watched over and used wisely so that worship continues and future needs are met, not wasted or treated as ordinary funds.

Question 8

How can the roles of officers and judges in this passage speak to believers today?

Accepted Answer

While the passage describes a specific setup in Israel under David, there is a clear pattern: God cares about both worship and daily life. The Levites did not only serve at the altar; some helped keep justice, order, and faithfulness in the towns and regions. For believers today, this shows that serving God is not limited to “religious” spaces. Obeying God’s ways in work, community, and public life also matters. It encourages respect for just leadership and reminds us that honesty, fairness, and care for God’s honour belong together.

1 Chronicles 26:20

¶ And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

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1 Chronicles 26:20

¶ And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

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