²⁵ Their relatives lived in their villages. They came to Jerusalem to help with the work as guards. Each time that they came, they worked there for seven days. ²⁶ There were four faithful Levite guards who led the work. They kept safe the rooms in God's house where they stored valuable things and money. ²⁷ They stayed at their places around God's house during each night. It was their work to keep it safe. Each morning they would use their key to open the gates.