1 Chronicles 9:23

So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the Lord, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 23:32 states Levites kept charge of the tent and sanctuary, directly echoing the gatekeeping duty described here.

2 Chronicles 23:19 explains that gatekeepers were stationed to prevent unclean persons from entering, giving purpose to the guarding mentioned here.

Ezekiel 44:11 describes Levites having oversight at the gates, a direct parallel to the gatekeeping role mentioned here.

Nehemiah 12:45 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:45 confirms that gatekeepers served according to David's command, reinforcing the historical basis for their role here.

Psalm 134:1 Allusion

Psalm 134:1 calls those who stand by night in the house of the LORD to bless Him—mirroring the gatekeepers' night guard duty.

Numbers 18:5 gives the priests charge of the sanctuary and altar—a parallel responsibility for guarding sacred space.

Ezekiel 40:45 mentions priests who have charge of the temple, a similar charge to the gatekeepers' responsibility here.

Ezekiel 44:14 also describes Levites appointed to keep charge of the temple, paralleling the gatekeepers' duty here.