1 Chronicles 16:37

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

David left Asaph and his relatives there before the ark of the LORD’s covenant to minister regularly by following the daily requirements.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brothers, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So he left{H5800} there, before{H6440} the ark{H727} of the covenant{H1285} of Jehovah,{H3068} Asaph{H623} and his brethren,{H251} to minister{H8334} before{H6440} the ark{H727} continually,{H8548} as every day's{H3117} work{H1697} required;{H3117}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    So he left{H5800}{(H8799)} there before{H6440} the ark{H727} of the covenant{H1285} of the LORD{H3068} Asaph{H623} and his brethren{H251}, to minister{H8334}{(H8763)} before{H6440} the ark{H727} continually{H8548}, as every day's{H3117} work{H1697} required{H3117}:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    So he lefte Assaph and his brethren there before the Arke of the couenaunt of the LORDE, to mynister allwaye before the Arke, euery daye his daye worke.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then he left there before the Arke of the Lordes couenant Asaph and his brethren to minister continually before the Arke, that which was to be done euery day:

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And so he left there before the arke of the lordes couenaunt Asaph & his brethren, to minister before the arke continually, in such thinges as were to be done day by day.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So he left there, before the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, Asaph and his brothers, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And he leaveth there before the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, for Asaph and for his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, according to the matter of a day in its day,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So he left there, before the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So he left there, before the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So he made Asaph and his brothers keep their places there before the ark of the agreement of the Lord, to do whatever had to be done before the ark at all times day by day:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So he left there, before the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, Asaph and his brothers, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    David Appoints Worship Leaders David left Asaph and his colleagues there before the ark of the LORD’s covenant to serve before the ark regularly and fulfill each day’s requirements,

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 8:14 : 14 Solomon followed the ordinance of his father David by appointing the divisions of the priests for their duties and the Levites for their responsibilities, to praise and minister before the priests according to the daily schedule. He also appointed the gatekeepers in their divisions by each gate, for this was the command of David, the man of God.
  • Ezra 3:4 : 4 They celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles as prescribed, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, as was required for each day.
  • 1 Chr 15:17-24 : 17 So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel, Asaph son of Berechiah from his relatives, and Ethan son of Kushaiah from the descendants of Merari, their brothers. 18 With them were their second-rank colleagues: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, who served as gatekeepers. 19 The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan played bronze cymbals to sound the music. 20 Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah played the harps according to Alamoth. 21 Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah played the lyres to direct with Sheminith. 22 Chenaniah, the leader of the Levites in music, directed the music because he was skilled. 23 Berechiah and Elkanah were gatekeepers for the ark. 24 Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—blew the trumpets before the ark of God, and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were also gatekeepers for the ark.
  • 1 Chr 16:4-6 : 4 David appointed Levites to serve before the ark of the LORD, to commemorate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. 5 Asaph was the chief, with Zechariah as his assistant, along with Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They played harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals. 6 Benaiah and Jahaziel, the priests, blew the trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
  • 1 Chr 25:1-6 : 1 David, along with the army leaders, set apart the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun for the work of prophesying, using harps, lyres, and cymbals. Their work and number of those engaged in this service were recorded. 2 From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the guidance of the king. 3 From Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun were Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, Mattithiah—six in total. They were under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praising the LORD. 4 From Heman: the sons of Heman were Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. 5 All these were the sons of Heman, the king's seer, who was entrusted with the words of God to exalt his power. God gave Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. 6 All these men were under their father's direction for the music in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, lyres, and harps for the service of the house of God. They were under the direction of the king, Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Chr 16:4-7
    4 verses
    78%

    4 David appointed Levites to serve before the ark of the LORD, to commemorate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.

    5 Asaph was the chief, with Zechariah as his assistant, along with Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They played harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals.

    6 Benaiah and Jahaziel, the priests, blew the trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

    7 On that day, David first gave Asaph and his brothers the task of singing praise to the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 35:15-16
    2 verses
    77%

    15 The singers, the sons of Asaph, were at their stations as commanded by David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. The gatekeepers were stationed at each gate and did not leave their posts, since their fellow Levites prepared their portions for them.

    16 So all the service of the LORD was arranged that day to observe the Passover and to offer burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD, as commanded by King Josiah.

  • 1 Chr 16:38-40
    3 verses
    75%

    38 Obed-edom and his relatives, totaling sixty-eight, were also assigned, with Obed-edom son of Jeduthun and Hosah serving as gatekeepers.

    39 Zadok the priest and his fellow priests were stationed before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon.

    40 They were to continually offer burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offering, morning and evening, according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded for Israel.

  • 1 Chr 25:1
    73%

    1 David, along with the army leaders, set apart the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun for the work of prophesying, using harps, lyres, and cymbals. Their work and number of those engaged in this service were recorded.

  • 2 Chr 8:14-15
    2 verses
    73%

    14 Solomon followed the ordinance of his father David by appointing the divisions of the priests for their duties and the Levites for their responsibilities, to praise and minister before the priests according to the daily schedule. He also appointed the gatekeepers in their divisions by each gate, for this was the command of David, the man of God.

    15 They did not deviate from the king’s command concerning the priests and the Levites or any matter or the treasuries.

  • 1 Chr 6:31-32
    2 verses
    72%

    31 The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer.

    32 The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

  • 2 Chr 31:16
    72%

    16 They distributed to all the males from three years old and above who were registered to come daily to the house of the Lord to perform their duties in accordance with their divisions.

  • 1 Chr 25:6
    72%

    6 All these men were under their father's direction for the music in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, lyres, and harps for the service of the house of God. They were under the direction of the king, Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.

  • Neh 12:46-47
    2 verses
    71%

    46 For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were leaders of the singers and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

    47 In the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel provided daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set apart what was holy for the Levites, and the Levites set apart what was holy for the descendants of Aaron.

  • 2 Chr 5:11
    71%

    11 When the priests came out of the holy place, for all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves without regard to their divisions,

  • 1 Chr 15:14-15
    2 verses
    70%

    14 So the priests and the Levites consecrated themselves in order to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel.

    15 The Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded according to the word of the LORD.

  • 1 Chr 16:36
    70%

    36 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Then all the people said, "Amen" and praised the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 34:12
    70%

    12 The men worked faithfully. Jahath and Obadiah, Levites from the descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam from the descendants of Kohath supervised them. The Levites, all skilled musicians, also assisted in the work.

  • Deut 18:7
    70%

    7 then he may minister in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who serve there before the LORD.

  • 1 Chr 9:26-28
    3 verses
    70%

    26 For these four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the chambers and the treasuries of the house of God because of their faithfulness.

    27 They spent the night around the house of God because they were responsible for its guard and for opening it each morning.

    28 Some of them were in charge of the vessels used in worship. They were responsible for bringing them in and taking them out by count.

  • Neh 11:23
    70%

    23 There was a royal command concerning them, ensuring a daily provision for the singers according to their duties.

  • 2 Chr 7:6
    69%

    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 31:2
    69%

    2 Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and the Levites, each man according to his service—priests and Levites alike—for burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, to serve, to give thanks, and to sing praises at the gates of the Lord’s camp.

  • 1 Chr 23:30
    69%

    30 They were to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the Lord, and also every evening.

  • 1 Chr 15:23-25
    3 verses
    69%

    23 Berechiah and Elkanah were gatekeepers for the ark.

    24 Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—blew the trumpets before the ark of God, and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were also gatekeepers for the ark.

    25 So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of the thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-Edom with rejoicing.

  • 1 Chr 15:2
    69%

    2 Then David said, "The ark of God must not be carried by anyone but the Levites, for the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever."

  • 1 Chr 23:32
    69%

    32 In this way they fulfilled their duty to care for the Tent of Meeting, the holy place, and their brothers, the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the house of the Lord.

  • 1 Chr 9:33
    69%

    33 These were the singers, heads of the families of the Levites, who lived in the chambers and were free from other duties, as they were engaged in their work day and night.

  • 2 Sam 15:29
    69%

    29 So Zadok and Abiathar took the Ark of God back to Jerusalem and stayed there.

  • Num 3:31
    69%

    31 Their duty included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary used in ministering, the screen, and all the work related to these.

  • Ezra 3:10
    69%

    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.

  • Num 8:22
    69%

    22 Afterwards, the Levites came to perform their duties in the tent of meeting under the supervision of Aaron and his sons. They did as the LORD commanded Moses concerning the Levites.

  • 2 Chr 35:2
    68%

    2 He appointed the priests to their responsibilities and encouraged them in their service to the house of the LORD.

  • 1 Chr 15:12
    68%

    12 He said to them, "You are the heads of the Levitical families. Consecrate yourselves, you and your relatives, so that you may bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I prepared for it.

  • Neh 11:16
    68%

    16 And Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, were in charge of the external work for the house of God.

  • 1 Chr 16:42
    68%

    42 Heman and Jeduthun were in charge of the trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments for worship of God. Jeduthun’s sons were assigned to the gates.

  • Deut 10:8
    68%

    8 At that time, the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister to Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

  • 1 Chr 28:13
    68%

    13 He specified the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD.

  • Exod 36:4
    68%

    4 So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing,

  • 1 Chr 23:28
    68%

    28 Their job was to assist the descendants of Aaron in the service of the house of the Lord, overseeing the courtyards, the rooms, the ceremonial cleansing of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God.

  • Neh 12:24
    68%

    24 The leaders of the Levites were: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, with their brothers who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, as prescribed by David, the man of God, alternating duty by duty.