Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the Lord, even to celebrate and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel:
King James Version
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
Holman Bible
David appointed some of the Levites to be ministers before the ark of the Lord, to celebrate the Lord God of Israel, and to give thanks and praise to Him.
International Standard Version
In the presence of the ark of the LORD, he appointed some of the descendants of Levi to minister continually by remembering, giving thanks, and praising the LORD God of Israel.
A Conservative Version
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of LORD, and to celebrate and to thank and praise LORD, the God of Israel:
American Standard Version
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of Jehovah, and to celebrate and to thank and praise Jehovah, the God of Israel:
Amplified
He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord and to profess [God’s name] and to
Bible in Basic English
And he put some of the Levites before the ark of the Lord as servants, to keep the acts of the Lord in memory, and to give worship and praise to the Lord, the God of Israel:
Darby Translation
And he appointed certain of the Levites to do the service before the ark of Jehovah, and to celebrate, and to thank and praise Jehovah the God of Israel:
Julia Smith Translation
And he will give before the ark of Jehovah from the Levites serving, and for keeping in remembrance, and to confess and to praise to Jehovah God of Israel.
King James 2000
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to invoke, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then he appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of Yahweh, to invoke, thank, and praise Yahweh the God of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of Jehovah, and to record, and to thank and praise Jehovah, the God of Israel:
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the LORD, and to repeat, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
NET Bible
He appointed some of the Levites to serve before the ark of the Lord, to offer prayers, songs of thanks, and hymns to the Lord God of Israel.
New Heart English Bible
He appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to celebrate and to thank and praise the LORD, the God of Israel:
The Emphasized Bible
And he placed before the ark of Yahweh certain of the Levites, as attendants, - and to celebrate, and to give thanks and render praise, unto Yahweh, God of Israel;
Webster
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
World English Bible
He appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of Yahweh, and to celebrate and to thank and praise Yahweh, the God of Israel:
Youngs Literal Translation
And he putteth before the ark of Jehovah, of the Levites, ministers, even to make mention of, and to thank, and to give praise to Jehovah, God of Israel,
Themes
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
David » King of israel » Organized the tabernacle service
Levites » Ministered in the presence of the ark of the covenant
Music » Appointed to be used in the temple
Obed-edom » Korhite levite » Appointed to minister before the ark of the covenant
Praise » Should be offered » With thankfulness
Topics
Interlinear
Nathan
Paniym
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 16:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Ark Of The Covenant Placed In Its Tent
3 He also distributed to every person in Israel, both men and women, a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. 4 He appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the Lord, even to celebrate and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel: 5 Asaph was the head. Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed Edom, and Jeiel with harps and lyres. Asaph played the cymbals.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 17:7
I will establish my covenant as a long lasting covenant between us. It will be for your descendants after you, for the generations to come. I will be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
Genesis 32:28
The man said: Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel (He Struggles With God), because you have struggled with God and with men and you have won.
Genesis 33:20
He set up an altar there and named it God, the God of Israel.
Numbers 18:1-6
Jehovah said to Aaron: You, your sons, and your family will be responsible for any sins against the holy place. You and your sons will also be responsible for any sins you commit when you work as priests.
1 Kings 8:15
He said: Praise Jehovah the God of Israel! He kept the promise he made to my father David, when he told him:
1 Chronicles 15:16
David told the Levite leaders to appoint some of their brothers to serve as musicians. They were expected to play music on harps, lyres, and cymbals to produce joyful music for singing.
1 Chronicles 16:8
Give thanks to Jehovah. Call on his name. Make known among the nations what he has done.
1 Chronicles 16:37-42
David left Asaph and his relatives to serve continually in front of the Ark of Jehovah's Covenant, as the daily work required.
1 Chronicles 23:2-6
He also gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.
1 Chronicles 23:27-32
According to the last instructions of David, the Levites were counted from those twenty years old or more.
1 Chronicles 24:3
David, Eleazar's descendant Zadok, and Ithamar's descendant Ahimelech divided Aaron's descendants into groups for service.
Psalm 37:1
([Psalm of David]) Do not be bothered by evildoers. Do not envy those who do wicked things.
Psalm 70:1
([Psalm of David]) Come quickly to rescue me, O God! Come quickly to help me, O Jehovah!
Psalm 72:18
Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, who alone does miracles.
Psalm 103:2
With all my heart I praise Jehovah! Do not forget how kind he has been.
Psalm 105:5
Remember the marvelous works that he has done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.
Psalm 106:48
Thanks be to Jehovah the God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say amen. Praise Jehovah!
Isaiah 62:6-7
I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on Jehovah, do not allow yourselves any rest,