1 Chronicles 16:39
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

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,

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,

Majority Standard Bible
And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon

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,

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 Version
and Zadok the priest, and his brothers the priests, before the Dwelling Place of YHWH, in a high place that [is] 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
and 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



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
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.

1 Kings 3:4
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.

2 Chronicles 1:3
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.

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.

2 Chronicles 6:20
May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place.

1 Samuel 7:1
Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD.

1 Samuel 7:2
And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.

1 Samuel 6:21
So they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and take it up with you.”

1 Samuel 6:14
The cart came to the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh and stopped there near a large rock. The people chopped up the cart and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD.

1 Samuel 6:15
And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Hebrews 9:5
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”


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.

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1 Chronicles 16
1. David's festival sacrifice
4. He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving
7. The psalm of thanksgiving
37. He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark














David left Zadok the priest
The name "Zadok" is derived from the Hebrew root "tsadaq," meaning "to be just" or "righteous." Zadok's role as a priest signifies the importance of righteousness and justice in spiritual leadership. Historically, Zadok was a descendant of Aaron, and his appointment by David underscores the continuity of the Levitical priesthood. This act by David reflects his commitment to maintaining the divinely ordained order of worship and leadership, emphasizing the importance of righteous leaders in guiding the people towards God.

and his fellow priests
The phrase "fellow priests" indicates a community of spiritual leaders working together. In the Hebrew context, the priesthood was not just an individual calling but a collective responsibility. This highlights the importance of unity and collaboration among those who serve God. The priests served as mediators between God and the people, and their fellowship symbolizes the unity of purpose in worship and service.

before the tabernacle of the LORD
The "tabernacle" was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, signifying God's presence with His people. The Hebrew word for tabernacle, "mishkan," means "dwelling place." This phrase emphasizes the centrality of God's presence in the life of Israel. The tabernacle was a place of worship, sacrifice, and divine encounter, reminding believers of the importance of having a dedicated space for communion with God.

at the high place in Gibeon
"High places" were often elevated sites used for worship in ancient Israel. Gibeon was a significant location, historically known as a Canaanite city that became an Israelite city. The use of a high place for the tabernacle indicates a transitional period in Israel's worship practices before the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. This setting in Gibeon reflects the adaptability and continuity of worship practices, even as the Israelites awaited the establishment of a permanent temple. It serves as a reminder of the importance of worshiping God wherever He places us, with the anticipation of His future promises.

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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And
וְאֵ֣ת ׀ (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


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