1 Chronicles 23:30
New International Version
They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD. They were to do the same in the evening

New Living Translation
And each morning and evening they stood before the LORD to sing songs of thanks and praise to him.

English Standard Version
And they were to stand every morning, thanking and praising the LORD, and likewise at evening,

Berean Standard Bible
They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.

King James Bible
And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

New King James Version
to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening;

New American Standard Bible
They are to stand every morning to thank and to praise the LORD, and likewise at evening,

NASB 1995
They are to stand every morning to thank and to praise the LORD, and likewise at evening,

NASB 1977
And they are to stand every morning to thank and to praise the LORD, and likewise at evening,

Legacy Standard Bible
And they are to stand every morning to thank and to praise Yahweh, and likewise at evening,

Amplified Bible
They are to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening,

Christian Standard Bible
They are also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They are also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.

American Standard Version
and to stand every morning to thank and praise Jehovah, and likewise at even;

Contemporary English Version
Every morning and evening, the Levites are to give thanks to the LORD and sing praises to him.

English Revised Version
and to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They were appointed to stand to give thanks and praise to the LORD every morning. They were appointed to do the same thing in the evening.

Good News Translation
and to praise and glorify the LORD every morning and every evening

International Standard Version
They are to take their stand morning by morning, thanking and praising the LORD right through until the evening,

Majority Standard Bible
They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.

NET Bible
They also stood in a designated place every morning and offered thanks and praise to the LORD. They also did this in the evening

New Heart English Bible
and to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise in the evening;

Webster's Bible Translation
And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening;

World English Bible
and to stand every morning to thank and praise Yahweh, and likewise in the evening;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and to stand, morning by morning, to give thanks, and to give praise to YHWH, and so at evening;

Young's Literal Translation
and to stand, morning by morning, to give thanks, and to give praise to Jehovah, and so at evening;

Smith's Literal Translation
And to stand in the morning by morning to confess and to praise to Jehovah, and so at evening.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Levites are to stand in the morning to give thanks, and to sing praises to the Lord: and in like manner in the evening,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, the Levites shall stand to confess and to sing to the Lord, in the morning, and similarly in the evening,

New American Bible
They are to be present every morning to offer thanks and to praise the LORD, and likewise in the evening;

New Revised Standard Version
And they shall stand every morning, thanking and praising the LORD, and likewise at evening,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And that they might arise every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That they will be rising every dawn to dawn, and giving thanks, and glorifying LORD JEHOVAH also every sunset to sunset
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and to stand in the morning to praise and give thanks to the Lord, and so in the evening;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Levite Duties Revised
29as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. 30They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. 31Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them.…

Cross References
Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalm 134:1-2
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Psalm 135:1-3
Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.

Psalm 113:1-3
Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.

Psalm 141:2
May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.

Psalm 119:164
Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.

Psalm 148:1-2
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.

Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

Psalm 95:1-2
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.

Psalm 96:7-9
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. / Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 145:1-2
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.

Luke 1:8-10
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.

Luke 2:37
and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

Acts 3:1
One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.


Treasury of Scripture

And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even:

stand

1 Chronicles 6:31-33
And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest…

1 Chronicles 9:33
And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.

1 Chronicles 16:37-42
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: …

every morning

Exodus 29:39-42
The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even: …

Psalm 92:1-3
A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: …

Psalm 134:1,2
A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD…

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1 Chronicles 23
1. David in his old age makes Solomon king
2. The number and distribution of the Levites
7. The families of the Gershonites
12. The sons of Kohath
21. The sons of Merari
24. The office of the Levites














They were also to stand every morning
The Levites were assigned specific duties in the temple, and standing every morning signifies their readiness and dedication to serve God. This practice reflects the importance of starting the day with worship and devotion, setting a tone of reverence and gratitude. The act of standing is symbolic of respect and attentiveness, similar to how one might stand in the presence of a king. This morning ritual can be connected to Psalm 5:3, where David speaks of directing his prayer to God in the morning.

to give thanks and praise to the LORD
Giving thanks and praise was central to the Levitical duties, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness. This practice is rooted in the understanding that God is the source of all blessings and deserves continual gratitude. The Levites' role in leading worship highlights the communal aspect of thanksgiving, as they represented the people before God. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of worship, as seen in passages like Psalm 100:4, which calls believers to enter God's gates with thanksgiving.

and likewise in the evening
The inclusion of evening worship underscores the idea of continual devotion, framing the day with praise. This practice reflects the Jewish understanding of a day, which begins at sunset, as seen in Genesis 1:5. Evening worship serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness throughout the day and a preparation for the next. It also connects to the concept of offering a "sacrifice of praise" (Hebrews 13:15), symbolizing a life dedicated to God. The dual times of worship, morning and evening, can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Levites
The tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. In this context, they are responsible for daily worship and praise.

2. King David
The king of Israel who organized the Levites and established their duties, including the daily worship routine.

3. Temple Worship
The organized system of worship in the temple, which included sacrifices, music, and prayers.

4. Morning and Evening Sacrifices
Regular times of worship and sacrifice in the temple, symbolizing continual devotion to God.

5. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was located, serving as the center of Jewish worship and religious life.
Teaching Points
Consistency in Worship
The Levites' daily routine of morning and evening praise teaches us the importance of consistency in our worship practices. Regular times of prayer and thanksgiving can help maintain a close relationship with God.

Role of Thanksgiving
Giving thanks is a central part of worship. By starting and ending our day with gratitude, we align our hearts with God's will and acknowledge His sovereignty in our lives.

Community Worship
The Levites served as a community, reminding us of the importance of gathering with other believers for worship. Corporate worship strengthens our faith and encourages unity.

Discipline in Spiritual Practices
The structured worship of the Levites highlights the need for discipline in our spiritual lives. Setting aside specific times for prayer and praise can help us grow spiritually.

Symbolism of Morning and Evening
The practice of worshiping in the morning and evening symbolizes dedicating the entire day to God. It encourages us to begin and end our day with a focus on Him.(30) To thank and praise the Lord.--This refers to the special function of the 4,000 musicians (1Chronicles 23:5). (Comp. 1Chronicles 16:4.) Those who slew and flayed the victims could hardly have taken part in the service of song.

Verse 30. - To stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord (so ver. 13 of this chapter and 1 Chronicles 25:7). Though Bertheau sees no special sign in the connection for this description to be confined to the four thousand whose special work and privilege it was, yet it is in entire analogy with the whole context so to confine it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They were also to stand
וְלַעֲמֹד֙ (wə·la·‘ă·mōḏ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

every morning
בַּבֹּ֣קֶר (bab·bō·qer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning

to give thanks
לְהֹד֥וֹת (lə·hō·ḏō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

and praise
וּלְהַלֵּ֖ל (ū·lə·hal·lêl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1984: To shine

to the LORD,
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and likewise
וְכֵ֖ן (wə·ḵên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

in the evening.
לָעָֽרֶב׃ (lā·‘ā·reḇ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6153: Evening


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