1 Chronicles 15:21

The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark · 1 Chronicles 15:14–24
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Translations

Modern
And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.
Traditional
And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed–edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.
Literal
…and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with lyres according to Sheminith, to oversee.
Latin
Porro Mathathias, et Eliphalu, et Macenias, et Obededom, et Jehiel, et Ozaziu, in citharis pro octava canebant epinicion.

Original

Hebrew
English
And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.

Notes

lyres according to the Sheminith: Sheminith might relate to a term meaning “octave,” suggesting a lower vocal range.

The second list of Levitical musicians highlighted their musical skills instead of their rank.

David once more planned to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem. This time, he prepared carefully to ensure success.

Theme notes and profiles

David Seeking the Lord

People

Azaziah: Levite musician during David's reign Eliphelehu: A Levite musician during David's reign Jeiel: A Levite musician and gatekeeper during David's reign Mattithiah: Levite musician during the time of David Mikneiah: A Levite musician during David's reign Obed-edom: Gittite who housed the Ark Sheminith: A musical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

Azaziah Ben (Person) Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eliphelehu Genealogy Jeiel Kenaniah Mattithiah Merari, Merarite Mikneiah Music Obed-Edom Sheminith Shemiramoth Singer

Topics

Azaziah: A Harper in the Temple David: King of Israel: Organized the Tabernacle Service Elipheleh: A Levite of the Second Degree Jeiel: A Levite and Chorister in the Tabernacle Services Mattithiah: A Levite Musician Mikneiah: A Doorkeeper of the Temple, and Musician Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Obed-Edom: A Korhite Levite: Appointed to Sound with Harps Tact in David's Popular Methods in Organizing the Temple Music