Biblical Numbers
Number 24
often associated with worship, priestly service, and heavenly order
Featured Verse
Round about the throne were four and twenty seats.
Revelation 4:4
Study Notes
- Twenty-four elders appear around God's throne.
- The number is associated with worship.
- Priestly service was organized into divisions.
Basic Meaning
The number twenty-four is frequently associated with worship, service, and heavenly order.
Biblical Usage
David organized the priesthood into twenty-four divisions.
Revelation describes twenty-four elders surrounding God’s throne.
The number appears in contexts involving worship and service.
Related Scriptures
Study Terms
Elder
An older person; in biblical contexts, a person recognized as a leader or representative within a community.
Priest
A person appointed to perform sacred duties and minister before God.
Priest
A person appointed to perform religious duties and minister in connection with sacred things.
Worship
The act of showing reverence, honor, or devotion to someone or something.