Translations
Modern
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
Traditional
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.
Literal
And David was wrapped in a robe of fine linen, and were all the Levites who bore the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah head of the lifting up of the singers. And on David was an Ephod of linen.
Latin
Porro David erat indutus stola byssina, et universi Levitæ qui portabant arcam, cantoresque, et Chonenias princeps prophetiæ inter cantores: David autem etiam indutus erat ephod lineo.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
Notes
David once more planned to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem. This time, he prepared carefully to ensure success.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Chenaniah: Levite leader of singing and administration under David David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Flax Genealogy Kenaniah Merari, Merarite Obed-Edom Singer
Topics
Ark of the Covenant: Brought Into the City of David Chenaniah: A Levite Dress: Various Articles of Mantle Levites: Carried the Ark of the Covenant Music: The Jews Used in Sacred Processions Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To