Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
After he had consulted with the people, Jehoshaphat appointed some choir members to sing to the LORD and to praise him in sacred splendor as they marched out in front of the armed forces. They kept saying "Give thanks to the LORD, because his gracious love is eternal!"
New American Standard Bible
When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who
King James Version
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Holman Bible
Then he consulted with the people and appointed some to sing for the Lord and some to praise the splendor of His holiness.
for His faithful love endures forever.
A Conservative Version
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to LORD, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to LORD. For his loving kindness [is] forever.
American Standard Version
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed them that should sing unto Jehovah, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks unto Jehovah; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Amplified
When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who praised Him in their holy (priestly) attire, as they went out before the army and said, “Praise and give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever.”
Bible in Basic English
And after discussion with the people, he put in their places those who were to make melody to the Lord, praising him in holy robes, while they went at the head of the army, and saying, May the Lord be praised, for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Darby Translation
And he consulted with the people, and appointed singers to Jehovah, and those that should praise in holy splendour, as they went forth before the armed men, and say, Give thanks to Jehovah; for his loving-kindness endureth for ever!
Julia Smith Translation
And he will counsel to the people, and he will set up those singing to Jehovah, and those praising to the ornaments of holiness, in their going out before the strong, and saying, Confess ye to Jehovah; his mercy is forever.
King James 2000
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endures forever.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed singers to Yahweh [who were] giving praise to the splendor of [his] holiness when they went out before the army. And they said, "Give thanks to Yahweh, for his loyal love [is] everlasting!"
Modern King James verseion
And he consulted with the people, and he appointed singers to Jehovah and praisers to praise the beauty of holiness as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise Jehovah, for His mercy endures forever.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he gave the people counsel, and set the singers of the LORD and them that praised in holy apparel, to go out before the army and to say, "Praise the LORD for his mercy lasteth ever."
NET Bible
He met with the people and appointed musicians to play before the Lord and praise his majestic splendor. As they marched ahead of the warriors they said: "Give thanks to the Lord, for his loyal love endures."
New Heart English Bible
When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to the LORD; for his loving kindness endures forever.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when he had given counsel unto the people, he appointed such as should sing unto Yahweh, and offer praise with holy adorning, - as they should be going forth before the armed men, that they should be saying, O give thanks unto Yahweh, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.
Webster
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers to the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
World English Bible
When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he taketh counsel with the people, and appointeth singers to Jehovah, and those giving praise to the honour of holiness, in the going out before the armed men, and saying, 'Give ye thanks to Jehovah, for to the age is His kindness.'
Themes
the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Armies » March in ranks » Army choir and songs
the Armies of israel » Praises of God often sung before
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The choir that won a battle by singing
ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
King » Influenced by popular opinion » David
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
the Levites » Services of » Singing praises before the army
Music » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His mercy
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Singers » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Singing » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Worship » Choirs assist in » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 20:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Delivers Judah And Jerusalem
20 The army got up early the next morning and headed out into the wilderness of Tekoa. Jehoshaphat stood up and addressed them. "Listen to me, you inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem," he said. "Have faith in the LORD your God and you'll be established! Have faith in his prophets and you'll succeed!" 21 After he had consulted with the people, Jehoshaphat appointed some choir members to sing to the LORD and to praise him in sacred splendor as they marched out in front of the armed forces. They kept saying "Give thanks to the LORD, because his gracious love is eternal!" 22 Right on time, as they began to sing and praise, the LORD ambushed the Ammonites, Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir who had attacked Judah, and they were defeated.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:29
Recognize the glory that is due the LORD! Bring your offering, and come into his presence, worshiping the LORD in all of his holy splendor.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good and because his gracious love is eternal!
Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD wearing holy attire.
2 Chronicles 5:13
the trumpeters and musicians played in union, praising and giving thanks to the LORD. They praised the LORD loudly and sang, "He is good, and his gracious love is eternal," accompanied by the trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments.) As they did this, a cloud filled the Temple, that is, the LORD's Temple,
1 Chronicles 13:1-2
Later, David conferred with every officer in charge of groups of thousands and groups of hundreds.
1 Chronicles 16:41
David also appointed Heman, Jeduthun, and others chosen by name to give thanks to the LORD, because "his gracious love is eternal."
2 Chronicles 7:3
When all of the Israelis saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD resting on the Temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement, worshipped, and gave thanks to the LORD, "Because he is good; because his gracious love is eternal."
2 Chronicles 7:6
The priests stood in waiting at their assigned places, along with the descendants of Levi who carried musical instruments used in service to the LORD that King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD because his gracious love is eternal whenever David, accompanied by priests sounding trumpets, offered praises while all of Israel stood in the assembly.
2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed descendants of Levi in the LORD's Temple to play cymbals and stringed instruments, just as David, Gad the seer, and Nathan the prophet had directed, because the command to do so was from the LORD through those prophets.
2 Chronicles 30:21
The Israelis who were present in Jerusalem observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with immense gladness, and the descendants of Levi and priests praised the LORD throughout each day, singing mightily to the LORD.
Ezra 3:10-11
After the builders laid the foundation for the LORD's Temple, the priests stood in their ministerial robes with trumpets and the descendants of Levi (who were also descendants of Asaph) with cymbals to praise the LORD, according to instructions prepared by David, king of Israel.
Nehemiah 12:27
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they invited the descendants of Levi to come from wherever they lived to Jerusalem so they could celebrate the dedication with joy, thanksgiving, and songs, accompanied by cymbals, lyres, and harps.
Psalm 50:2
From Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shined forth.
Psalm 90:17
May your favor be on us, Lord our God; make our endeavors successful; yes, make our endeavors secure! A Davidic Psalm
Psalm 96:9
Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.
Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, since he is good, for his gracious love exists forever.
Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His gracious love exists forever.
Psalm 136:1-26
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his gracious love is everlasting.
Proverbs 11:14
A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.
Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of rejoicing and gladness, the sounds of the bridegroom and the bride, and the sounds of those saying, "Give thanks to the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, for the LORD is good, and his gracious love lasts forever," as they bring thanksgiving offerings to the LORD's Temple. For I'll restore the fortunes of the land as they were at first,' declares the LORD.