2 Chronicles 20:28
New International Version
They entered Jerusalem and went to the temple of the LORD with harps and lyres and trumpets.

New Living Translation
They marched into Jerusalem to the music of harps, lyres, and trumpets, and they proceeded to the Temple of the LORD.

English Standard Version
They came to Jerusalem with harps and lyres and trumpets, to the house of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

King James Bible
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.

New King James Version
So they came to Jerusalem, with stringed instruments and harps and trumpets, to the house of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
They came to Jerusalem with harps, lyres, and trumpets, to the house of the LORD.

NASB 1995
They came to Jerusalem with harps, lyres and trumpets to the house of the LORD.

NASB 1977
And they came to Jerusalem with harps, lyres, and trumpets to the house of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they came to Jerusalem with harps, lyres, and trumpets to the house of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
They came to Jerusalem with harps, lyres, and trumpets to the house (temple) of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
So they came into Jerusalem to the LORD’s temple with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they came into Jerusalem to the LORD’s temple with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

American Standard Version
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of Jehovah.

English Revised Version
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they brought harps, lyres, and trumpets to the LORD's temple in Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
When they reached the city, they marched to the Temple to the music of harps and trumpets.

International Standard Version
They proceeded directly to the LORD's Temple, carrying lyres, harps, and trumpets.

Majority Standard Bible
So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

NET Bible
They entered Jerusalem to the sound of stringed instruments and trumpets and proceeded to the temple of the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
They came to Jerusalem with stringed instruments and harps and trumpets to the house of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets to the house of the LORD.

World English Bible
They came to Jerusalem with stringed instruments, harps, and trumpets to Yahweh’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they come to Jerusalem with psalteries, and with harps, and with trumpets, to the house of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
And they come in to Jerusalem with psalteries, and with harps, and with trumpets, unto the house of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will come to Jerusalem with lyres and with harps and with trumpets to the house of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they came into Jerusalem with psalteries, and harps, and trumpets into the house of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they entered into Jerusalem with psalteries, and harps, and trumpets, into the house of the Lord.

New American Bible
They came to Jerusalem, with harps, lyres, and trumpets, to the house of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
They came to Jerusalem, with harps and lyres and trumpets, to the house of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they came to Jerusalem with songs, harps, lyres, and curved and straight trumpets, to the house of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they came to Jerusalem with hymns of praise and with harps and with the curved and straight horns, and they came to the house of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they entered into Jerusalem with lutes and harps and trumpets, going into the house of the lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Joyful Return
27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. 28So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets. 29And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.…

Cross References
Psalm 47:5-7
God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn. / Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.

Psalm 68:24-27
They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ...

Psalm 150:3-5
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.

Psalm 81:1-2
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

Psalm 98:4-6
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

Psalm 149:3
Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

1 Chronicles 15:16
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.

1 Chronicles 15:28
So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.

1 Chronicles 16:42
Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

1 Chronicles 23:5
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

1 Chronicles 25:1
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:

2 Samuel 6:5
David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.

2 Samuel 6:15
while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.

Nehemiah 12:27
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Isaiah 30:29
You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.


Treasury of Scripture

And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets to the house of the LORD.

2 Samuel 6:5
And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.

1 Chronicles 13:8
And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.

1 Chronicles 23:5
Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.

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2 Chronicles 20
1. Jehoshaphat, invaded by Moab, proclaims a fast
5. His prayer
14. The prophecy of Jahaziel
20. Jehoshaphat exhorts the people, and sets singers to praise the Lord
22. The great overthrow of his enemies
26. The people, having blessed God at Berachah, return in triumph
31. Jehoshaphat's reign
35. His convoy of ships, according to the prophecy of Eliezer, unhappily perishes.














So they entered Jerusalem
This phrase marks the return of Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah to Jerusalem after their victory over the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites. Jerusalem, the capital city, holds significant importance as the political and spiritual center of Israel. It is the city where the Temple, the dwelling place of God among His people, is located. The return to Jerusalem signifies a return to normalcy and a restoration of peace and order after a divine victory. This event echoes the importance of Jerusalem throughout biblical history, as seen in passages like Psalm 122:6, which calls for prayers for the peace of Jerusalem.

and went into the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to Solomon's Temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites. This act of entering the Temple signifies gratitude and worship, acknowledging God's role in their victory. The Temple was the focal point of Israelite worship and the place where sacrifices and offerings were made. It symbolizes God's presence among His people and serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This act of worship aligns with the biblical principle of giving thanks to God for His deliverance, as seen in Psalm 100:4.

with harps, lyres, and trumpets
These musical instruments were commonly used in Israelite worship and celebrations. Harps and lyres are stringed instruments, while trumpets are wind instruments, often used to signal important events or announcements. The use of these instruments in worship reflects the joy and celebration of God's deliverance. Music played a significant role in Israelite worship, as seen in the Psalms, which frequently mention the use of instruments in praising God (e.g., Psalm 150). The inclusion of music in worship is a testament to the joy and reverence the people felt towards God, and it foreshadows the heavenly worship described in Revelation 5:8-9, where harps are also mentioned.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehoshaphat
The king of Judah who led the people in seeking the Lord's guidance and deliverance from their enemies.

2. Jerusalem
The capital city of Judah, where the temple of the Lord was located and where the people returned to worship.

3. The House of the LORD
The temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites.

4. Harps, Lyres, and Trumpets
Musical instruments used in worship, signifying joy, celebration, and praise to God.

5. The Victory over Moab and Ammon
The miraculous deliverance of Judah from their enemies, which led to the celebration and worship described in this verse.
Teaching Points
The Power of Worship in Victory
Worship is a natural response to God's deliverance and blessings. It acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness.

The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a powerful tool for expressing joy and gratitude to God. It unites believers in a shared expression of faith.

Returning to the House of the LORD
Gathering in the house of the Lord is essential for communal worship and thanksgiving. It strengthens the faith community.

Celebration as a Witness
Public celebration of God's victories serves as a testimony to others of His power and faithfulness.

Consistency in Worship
Worship should not only be reserved for times of victory but should be a consistent practice in the believer's life.(28) With psalteries.--So Vulg. Rather, with harps, guitars, and clarions. (Comp. Psalm 47:5-6, which may be supposed to commemorate this procession to the Temple.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So they entered
וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

Jerusalem
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

and went into
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the house
בֵּ֖ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

with harps,
בִּנְבָלִ֥ים (bin·ḇā·lîm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre

lyres,
וּבְכִנֹּר֖וֹת (ū·ḇə·ḵin·nō·rō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3658: A harp

and trumpets.
וּבַחֲצֹצְר֑וֹת (ū·ḇa·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2689: (an ancient) trumpet


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