Verse 21

Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed singers to sing to the LORD and give praise in the splendor of his holiness as they went out ahead of the army, singing: 'Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.'

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Han rådførte seg med folket og utpekte sangere for Herren, som skulle prise hans hellige prakt. Mens de gikk foran hæren, sang de: «Lov Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig.»

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Og da han hadde rådført seg med folket, utnevnte han sangere for Herren, som skulle lovprise hellighetens prakt, mens de gikk ut foran hæren, og si: Pris Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig.

• Norsk King James

  Og han spurte folket, og satte sangere til Herren som skulle prise helligheten, mens de gikk foran hæren og sa: «Lov Herren; for hans miskunn varer evig.»

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Etter å ha rådført seg med folket, utnevnte han sangere for Herren som skulle lovprise Hans hellige prakt. Mens de gikk foran de væpnede, sa de: Takk Herren, for hans miskunn er evig.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Han rådførte seg med folket og satte opp andre som skulle synge for Herren og lovprise ham i hellig prakt mens de gikk ut foran hæren, og sa: 'Takk Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig.'

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Etter å ha rådført seg med folket, satte han sangere foran Herren til å lovsynge ham i hellig prakt, idet de dro foran hæren og sa: Pris Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Etter å ha rådført seg med folket, utpekte han sangere for Herren, som skulle lovprise hans hellige prakt mens de gikk foran hæren, og som skulle si: «Lov Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig.»

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Etter å ha rådført seg med folket, satte han sangere foran Herren til å lovsynge ham i hellig prakt, idet de dro foran hæren og sa: Pris Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Da han hadde rådført seg med folket, stilte han sangere for Herren, som lovpriste ham i hellig prakt. De dro ut foran hæren og sa: "Gi takk til Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig!

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Han rådførte seg med folket og satte sangere til å lovprise Herren, i sitt hellige pryd, idet de gikk ut foran hæren og sa: «Takk Herren, for hans miskunnhet varer evig!»

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og han raadførte sig med Folket og beskikkede Sangere for Herren og dem, som skulde love den hellige Majestæt, at, naar de droge ud frem for de Bevæbnede, da skulle de sige: Takker Herren, thi hans Miskundhed er evindelig.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Etter at han hadde rådført seg med folket, satte han sangere for Herren som skulle lovprise hans hellighets prakt, mens de dro ut foran hæren og sa: «Pris Herren, for hans miskunnhet varer evig.»

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying, Praise the LORD, for His mercy endures forever.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Etter samråd med folket utnevnte han de som skulle synge for Herren og lovprise ham i hellige klær, mens de gikk ut foran hæren og sa: Takk Herren, for hans miskunnhet varer evig.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Etter å ha rådført seg med folket, satte han sangere til å synge for Herren og lovprise hans hellige prakt. De gikk foran hæren og sang: "Takk Herren, for hans miskunn varer evig."

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Og etter å ha rådslått med folket, utnevnte han noen som skulle synge for Herren og gi lovsang i hellig pynt når de gikk foran hæren og sa: Takk Herren, for hans miskunnhet varer evig.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Etter å ha rådført seg med folket, satte han sangere til å synge lovsanger for Herren i hellige klær mens de gikk foran hæren og sa: Herren være lovet, for hans miskunn er evig.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And he gaue councell vnto ye people, and appoynted the syngers vnto ye LORDE, and them that gaue prayse in the bewtye of holynes to go before the harnessed me, & to saye: O geue thankes vnto the LORDE, for his mercy endureth for euer.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And when he had consulted with the people, and appoynted singers vnto the Lorde, and them that should prayse him that is in the beautifull Sanctuarie, in going forth before the men of armes, and saying, Prayse ye the Lorde, for his mercy lasteth for euer,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  When he had consulted with the people, and set some to sing vnto the Lorde, and to prayse him in the beautie of holinesse, and to go out before the armie, and to say, Prayse the Lorde, for his mercie lasteth euer.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  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.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  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.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  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.

• World English Bible (2000)

  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.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  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.”

Referenced Verses

• 1 Chr 16:34 : 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.
• 2 Chr 5:13 : 13 The trumpeters and singers joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: 'He is good; His love endures forever.' Then the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud,
• Ps 107:1 : 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His steadfast love endures forever.
• Ps 29:2 : 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.
• 1 Chr 16:29 : 29 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
• Ezra 3:10-11 : 10 When the builders laid the foundation of the LORD’s temple, the priests, dressed in their robes and holding trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, took their places to praise the LORD as David king of Israel had instructed. 11 With praise and thanksgiving, they sang to the LORD: 'He is good; his steadfast love endures forever for Israel.' And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD because the foundation of the LORD’s house had been laid.
• Ps 106:1 : 1 Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.
• Jer 33:11 : 11 The sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bridegroom and the bride, the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord, saying, 'Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,' will again be heard. For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were at first, says the Lord.
• Ps 90:17 : 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.
• Ps 96:9 : 9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
• 1 Chr 16:41 : 41 Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen were designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever.
• 2 Chr 7:3 : 3 When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped, giving thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; His love endures forever."
• 2 Chr 7:6 : 6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the instruments for music to the LORD that King David had made for praising the LORD, saying, "His love endures forever," whenever David praised by their ministry. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, and all Israel stood.
• 2 Chr 29:25-30 : 25 He stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, according to the command of David, Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet; the command was from the LORD through His prophets. 26 The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests stood with the trumpets. 27 Hezekiah gave the order to offer the burnt offering on the altar. As the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets also began, accompanied by the instruments of David, king of Israel. 28 The whole assembly bowed in worship, while the singers sang and the trumpeters sounded, all until the burnt offering was completed. 29 When the offering was finished, the king and all who were present with him knelt down and worshiped. 30 King Hezekiah and the officials commanded the Levites to praise the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer. They sang praises with joy and bowed down in worship.
• 1 Chr 13:1-2 : 1 David consulted with the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader. 2 David said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you and is from the LORD our God, let us spread the message and send word to our brothers who remain in all the regions of Israel, and with them the priests and Levites in their cities with pastures, so they may gather to us.
• Ps 136:1-9 : 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for His steadfast love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His steadfast love endures forever. 4 To Him who alone does great wonders, for His steadfast love endures forever. 5 To Him who made the heavens with understanding, for His steadfast love endures forever. 6 To Him who spread out the earth upon the waters, for His steadfast love endures forever. 7 To Him who made the great lights, for His steadfast love endures forever. 8 The sun to govern the day, for His steadfast love endures forever. 9 The moon and stars to rule over the night, for His steadfast love endures forever. 10 To Him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, for His steadfast love endures forever. 11 And brought Israel out from among them, for His steadfast love endures forever. 12 With a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, for His steadfast love endures forever. 13 To Him who divided the Red Sea into parts, for His steadfast love endures forever. 14 And made Israel pass through its midst, for His steadfast love endures forever. 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, for His steadfast love endures forever. 16 To Him who led His people through the wilderness, for His steadfast love endures forever. 17 To Him who struck down great kings, for His steadfast love endures forever. 18 And killed mighty kings, for His steadfast love endures forever. 19 To Sihon, king of the Amorites, for His steadfast love endures forever. 20 And to Og, king of Bashan, for His steadfast love endures forever. 21 And gave their land as an inheritance, for His steadfast love endures forever. 22 An inheritance to Israel, His servant, for His steadfast love endures forever. 23 He remembered us in our low estate, for His steadfast love endures forever. 24 And rescued us from our adversaries, for His steadfast love endures forever. 25 He gives food to all living things, for His steadfast love endures forever. 26 Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His steadfast love endures forever.
• Prov 11:14 : 14 Without guidance, a nation falls, but victory is found in an abundance of counselors.
• Neh 12:27 : 27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought out the Levites from all their places to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness, with thanksgiving and with singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.
• Ps 50:2 : 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth.
• 2 Chr 30:21 : 21 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, while the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day with loud instruments dedicated to the LORD.