1 Chronicles 16:42

Translations

Modern

Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

Traditional

And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.

Literal

And with them were Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals to sound aloud, and the instruments of the song of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were the gatekeepers.

Latin

Heman quoque et Idithun canentes tuba, et quatientes cymbala et omnia musicorum organa ad canendum Deo: filios autem Idithun fecit esse portarios.

Original

Hebrew

English

Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

Notes

1 Chronicles 16:1–43

The transfer of the ark (1 Chronicles 16:1–3) and the event's conclusion (16:43) are reported just like in Samuel (see 2 Samuel 6:17–20). However, between these parts, the Chronicler adds details about the celebrations and the permanent worship arrangements (1 Chronicles 16:4–42). David’s psalm of celebration is the main focus of the account.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Psalm 84:10
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Psalm 150:3–6
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre.
2 Chronicles 7:6
The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.
2 Chronicles 29:25–28
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets.
1 Chronicles 25:6–7
All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king.

People

Heman: A Levite and chief musician in David's time Jeduthun: Levitical musician and singer during David's reign

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Jeduthun Tribe of Levi

Topics

Cymbal used in the Temple Service David: King of Israel: Organized the Tabernacle Service Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Accompanied with Musical Instruments Trumpet in Worship

1 Chronicles 16:42

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