New International Version David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon New Living Translation Meanwhile, David stationed Zadok the priest and his fellow priests at the Tabernacle of the LORD at the place of worship in Gibeon, where they continued to minister before the LORD. English Standard Version And he left Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon Berean Standard Bible And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon Berean Literal Bible and Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests before the tabernacle of YHWH at the high place that was in Gibeon, King James Bible And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, New King James Version and Zadok the priest and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place that was at Gibeon, New American Standard Bible He left Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place which was at Gibeon, NASB 1995 He left Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place which was at Gibeon, NASB 1977 And he left Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place which was at Gibeon, Legacy Standard Bible Now he left behind Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the tabernacle of Yahweh in the high place, which was at Gibeon, Amplified Bible David left Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the dwelling place (tabernacle) of the LORD in the high place which was at Gibeon, Berean Annotated Bible And David left Zadok (righteous) the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD {YHWH} at the high place in Gibeon (hill city) Christian Standard Bible David left the priest Zadok and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon Holman Christian Standard Bible David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon American Standard Version and Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of Jehovah in the high place that was at Gibeon, Contemporary English Version David also chose Zadok the priest and his relatives who were priests to serve at the LORD's sacred tent at Gibeon. English Revised Version and Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, GOD'S WORD® Translation David left Zadok and his priestly relatives to serve in the LORD's tent at the place of worship in Gibeon. Good News Translation Zadok the priest and his fellow priests, however, were in charge of the worship of the LORD at the place of worship in Gibeon. International Standard Version He left Zadok the priest and his relatives at the Tent of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon, where they ministered in the LORD's presence, NET Bible Zadok the priest and his fellow priests served before the LORD's tabernacle at the worship center in Gibeon, New Heart English Bible and Zadok the priest, and his brothers the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, Webster's Bible Translation And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon World English Bible and Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests, before Yahweh’s tabernacle in the high place that was at Gibeon, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Zadok the priest, and his brothers the priests, before the Dwelling Place of YHWH, in a high place that [is] in Gibeon, Berean Literal Bible and Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests before the tabernacle of YHWH at the high place that was in Gibeon, Young's Literal Translation and Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of Jehovah, in a high place that is in Gibeon, Smith's Literal Translation And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the dwelling of Jehovah in the height which is in Gibeon. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Sadoc the priest, and his brethren priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place, which was in Gabaon. Catholic Public Domain Version But Zadok the priest, and his brothers the priests, were before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place, which was in Gibeon, New American Bible But the priest Zadok and his priestly brothers he left before the tabernacle of the LORD on the high place at Gibeon, New Revised Standard Version And he left the priest Zadok and his kindred the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, these were all priests who ministered before the tabernacle of the LORD with a great joy in the town of Gibeon, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Tsaduq the Priest and his brothers the Priests, these all are Priests who serve in great gladness before the tent of LORD JEHOVAH, which is in the town of Gebun. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, Brenton Septuagint Translation And they appointed Sadoc the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place in Gabaon, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Worship Before the Ark…38along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. 39And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon 40to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep.… Cross References And David left Zadok the priest 2 Samuel 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; 2 Samuel 20:25 Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; 1 Chronicles 18:16-17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side. and his fellow priests 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. … 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. Ezra 6:18 They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. before the tabernacle of the LORD Numbers 3:7-8 They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. Numbers 1:50-53 Instead, you are to appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of the Testimony, all its furnishings, and everything in it. They shall carry the tabernacle and all its articles, care for it, and camp around it. / Whenever the tabernacle is to move, the Levites are to take it down, and whenever it is to be pitched, the Levites are to set it up. Any outsider who goes near it must be put to death. / The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. … Exodus 40:2-3 “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil. at the high place in Gibeon 1 Chronicles 21:29 For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness and the altar of burnt offering were presently at the high place in Gibeon, 1 Kings 3:4-5 Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. / One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” 2 Chronicles 1:3-6 And Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon because it was the location of God’s Tent of Meeting, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. / Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. / But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there. … 1 Kings 8:29 May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. 1 Kings 8:6 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. 2 Chronicles 1:6 Solomon offered sacrifices there before the LORD on the bronze altar at the Tent of Meeting, where he offered a thousand burnt offerings. 2 Chronicles 5:7 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. Treasury of Scripture And Zadok the priest, and his brothers the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, Zadok 1 Chronicles 12:28 And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains. before 1 Chronicles 21:29 For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of the burnt offering, were at that season in the high place at Gibeon. 2 Chronicles 1:3,4,13 So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness… in the height 1 Kings 3:4 And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar. Jump to Previous David Fellow Gibeon High House Priest Priests Relatives Tabernacle ZadokJump to Next David Fellow Gibeon High House Priest Priests Relatives Tabernacle Zadok1 Chronicles 16 1. David's festival sacrifice4. He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving 7. The psalm of thanksgiving 37. He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark And David left Zadok the priest Zadok, a descendant of Aaron, served as a faithful priest under David and later supported Solomon’s accession to the throne. David entrusted him with overseeing the established worship at Gibeon. 2Sa 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar… and his fellow priests The priests remaining with Zadok carried out the regular sacrifices and duties required by the Law, preserving Israel’s worship while the ark rested in Jerusalem. 1Ch 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron… before the tabernacle of the LORD The tabernacle and its altar remained the appointed place for the continual offerings until the temple was built. Num 3:7-8 They are to perform duties for him before the Tent… at the high place in Gibeon Gibeon became the principal center for sacrificial worship during this transitional period, where Solomon would later seek the LORD before beginning the work of the temple. 1Ch 21:29 For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made… Persons / Places / Events 1. Zadok the PriestA prominent priest during the time of King David and Solomon, Zadok was known for his loyalty and faithfulness. He played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel and was a descendant of Aaron. 2. The Tabernacle of the LORD This was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Ark of the Covenant was housed. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice. 3. The High Place in Gibeon Gibeon was a significant location during this period, serving as a major worship site before the construction of Solomon's Temple. The "high place" refers to an elevated site used for worship. 4. David's Organization of Worship King David organized the worship practices of Israel, appointing priests and Levites to serve before the Ark and at the tabernacle, ensuring that worship was conducted according to God's instructions. 5. The Ark of the Covenant Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the Ark was central to Israel's worship and was housed in the tabernacle. It symbolized God's presence with His people. Teaching Points Faithful ServiceZadok's example teaches us the importance of faithfulness in our service to God. Just as Zadok served diligently, we are called to serve God with commitment and integrity. Centrality of Worship The tabernacle at Gibeon reminds us of the central role of worship in the life of believers. Worship should be a priority, reflecting our relationship with God. God's Presence The tabernacle and the Ark symbolize God's presence among His people. We are reminded that God desires to dwell with us, and we should seek His presence in our daily lives. Organized Worship David's organization of worship highlights the need for order and structure in our worship practices. This ensures that our worship is pleasing to God and edifying to the community. Historical Continuity The high place in Gibeon and the role of the priests show the continuity of God's plan and the importance of maintaining traditions that honor Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:39?2. How does 1 Chronicles 16:39 emphasize the importance of worship in our lives? 3. What role did Zadok play in maintaining God's presence among the Israelites? 4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's instructions like in 1 Chronicles 16:39? 5. What connections exist between Zadok's service and our call to serve faithfully today? 6. How can we apply the dedication of Zadok to our personal worship practices? 7. Why was Zadok chosen to minister before the tabernacle in 1 Chronicles 16:39? 8. What significance does Gibeon hold in 1 Chronicles 16:39? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 16:39 reflect the importance of priestly duties? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16? Verse 39. - While those above-mentioned were to officiate before the ark on Zion, those mentioned in this and following verses are the officiating staff at Gibson. It is now brought into prominence that the ark and the tabernacle are in two separate places. The great ordinary sacrifices and services, "all that is written in the Law of the Lord," are carefully observed on the original altar (Exodus 38:2) in the tabernacle. Other and special sacrifices evidently were offered in the presence of the ark. The tabernacle erected in the wilderness was first stationed at Shiloh (Joshua 18:1; 1 Samuel 4:3, 4). The occasion of its removal to Nob (1 Samuel 21:1; 1 Samuel 22:19) is not narrated. The present passage first tells us where it had been since the slaughter of the priests at Saul's command by Doeg the Edomite. Some distinct statement, like that of 1 Chronicles 21:29 and 2 Chronicles 1:3, might have been expected here. Zadok the priest is given (1 Chronicles 6:4-9) as in the line of Eleazar. 1 Chronicles 16:39 records David’s wise arrangement for uninterrupted, God-honoring worship. By stationing Zadok and a team of priests at the legitimate high place in Gibeon, before the still-standing tabernacle, the king balances past and future—honoring the covenant rites given through Moses while preparing for the temple yet to come. The verse models faithful leadership, corporate ministry, and unwavering reverence for the LORD’s prescribed worship. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוְאֵ֣ת ׀ (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case David left Zadok צָד֣וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֗ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest and his fellow וְאֶחָיו֙ (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) priests הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest before לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the tabernacle מִשְׁכַּ֣ן (miš·kan) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel at the high place בַּבָּמָ֖ה (bab·bā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1116: An elevation in Gibeon בְּגִבְעֽוֹן׃ (bə·ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 16:39 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 16:39 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 16:39 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 16:39 NIV |
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