1 Chronicles 16:5

Translations

Modern

Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals

Traditional

Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed–edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;

Literal

Asaph was the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, with stringed instruments and harps; and Asaph sounded with cymbals.

Latin

Asaph principem, et secundum ejus Zachariam: porro Jahiel, et Semiramoth, et Jehiel, et Mathathiam, et Eliab, et Banaiam, et Obededom: Jehiel super organa psalterii et lyras: Asaph autem ut cymbalis personaret:

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Hebrew

English

Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals

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 Seeking the Lord

Related verses

1 Chronicles 6:39
Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
2 Chronicles 29:25
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 15:16–24
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.
1 Chronicles 25:1–6
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:

Parallels

2 Samuel 6:17–19

People

Asaph: Levite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers Benaiah: A Levite musician during the transfer of the ark Eliab: Levite musician during David's reign Jaaziel: Levite musician during David's reign Jehiel: Levitical musician during the reign of King David Jeiel: A Levite musician and gatekeeper during David's reign Mattithiah: Levite musician during the time of David Obed-edom: Gittite who housed the Ark Shemiramoth: Levite musician during David's reign Zechariah: Levite gatekeeper and musician during David's reign

Glossary

Asaph Benaiah Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eliab Genealogy Jaaziel Jehiel Jeiel Mattithiah Obed-Edom Shemiramoth Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Apointed to Sound the Cymbals in the Temple Choir Asaph: Son of Berachiah--One of the Three Leaders of Music in David's Organization of the Tabernacle Service Benaiah: A Levitical Musician Cymbal used in the Temple Service David: King of Israel: Organized the Tabernacle Service Eliab: A Levite, a Porter and Musician Harp used in Worship Jeiel: A Levite and Chorister in the Tabernacle Services Mattithiah: A Levite Musician Music: Appointed to be Used in the Temple Music: Instruments of Cymbals Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Obed-Edom: A Korhite Levite: Appointed to Minister Before the Ark of the Covenant Psaltery used in Religious Services Sciences: Music Shemiramoth: A Levite Musician Zechariah (Zecharias): Three Levites in the Days of David

1 Chronicles 16:5

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