9:20a In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers,

In ancient times, Eleazar’s son Phinehas was the leader supervising the gatekeepers/doorkeepers.
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Previously, Phinehas was the chief responsible for the duties at the entrance/gate. Phinehas’s father was Eleazar.

9:20b and the LORD was with him.

Yahweh’s presence was with Phinehas.
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Yahweh helped Phinehas ⌊perform his sacred work/service⌋ .

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