2 Chronicles 29:26
New International Version
So the Levites stood ready with David’s instruments, and the priests with their trumpets.

New Living Translation
The Levites then took their positions around the Temple with the instruments of David, and the priests took their positions with the trumpets.

English Standard Version
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Berean Standard Bible
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

King James Bible
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

New King James Version
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

New American Standard Bible
The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

NASB 1995
The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

NASB 1977
And the Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Amplified Bible
The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Christian Standard Bible
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

American Standard Version
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Contemporary English Version
The Levites were ready to play the instruments that had belonged to David; the priests were ready to blow the trumpets.

English Revised Version
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Levites stood with David's instruments, and the priests had the trumpets.

Good News Translation
instruments like those that King David had used. The priests also stood there with trumpets.

International Standard Version
The descendants of Levi played instruments that had been crafted by David and the priests sounded trumpets.

Majority Standard Bible
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

NET Bible
The Levites had David's musical instruments and the priests had trumpets.

New Heart English Bible
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

World English Bible
The Levites stood with David’s instruments, and the priests with the trumpets.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Levites stand with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Young's Literal Translation
and the Levites stand with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Levites will stand with all the instruments of David, and the priests with trumpets.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Levites stood, with the instruments of David, and the priests with trumpets.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Levites stood, holding the musical instruments of David, and the priests held the trumpets.

New American Bible
The Levites were stationed with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

New Revised Standard Version
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Levites stood singing the songs of David, and the priests sounded with curved and straight trumpets.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Levites stood with the songs of David, and the Priests were blowing with the curved and straight horns.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Restores Temple Worship
25Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. 26The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. 27And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 15:16-24
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. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...

1 Chronicles 16:4-6
David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

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 25:1-7
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: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 5:12-13
all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

2 Chronicles 7:6
The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

2 Chronicles 23:18
Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David.

2 Chronicles 30:21
The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD.

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

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 81:2
Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

Psalm 92:1-3
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 / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.

Psalm 98:5-6
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 33:2-3
Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

the instruments

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.

Psalm 87:7
As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.

Psalm 150:3-5
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp…

the priests

2 Chronicles 5:12,13
Also the Levites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:) …

Numbers 10:8,10
And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations…

Joshua 6:4-9
And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets…

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1. Hezekiah's good reign.
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5. He exhorts the Levites
12. They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God
20. Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices,
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The Levites stood with the instruments of David
The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, specifically in the service of the Tabernacle and later the Temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the worship and rituals prescribed by the Law of Moses. The instruments of David refer to the musical instruments that King David, a skilled musician himself, had established for worship in the Temple. David's contributions to worship music are significant, as he organized the Levites into choirs and orchestras, enhancing the worship experience (1 Chronicles 23:5). This phrase highlights the continuity of worship practices from David's time, emphasizing the importance of music in worship and the Levites' role in leading it. The use of these instruments signifies a return to proper worship practices, aligning with the reforms King Hezekiah was implementing to restore the Temple and its services.

and the priests with the trumpets
The priests, distinct from the Levites, were descendants of Aaron and had specific duties related to sacrifices and offerings. The trumpets mentioned here are likely the silver trumpets described in Numbers 10:1-10, used for calling the assembly and signaling the start of festivals and sacrifices. These trumpets were integral to the worship and ceremonial life of Israel, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. The priests' use of trumpets in this context underscores the solemnity and significance of the occasion, as they were often used in times of celebration, battle, and worship. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of worship and the role of music and sound in expressing devotion to God. It also foreshadows the eschatological imagery in Revelation, where trumpets announce significant events in God's redemptive plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Levites
A tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties, particularly in the temple. They were responsible for music and worship, as well as assisting the priests.

2. Priests
Descendants of Aaron, tasked with performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals. They played a crucial role in the spiritual life of Israel.

3. Instruments of David
Musical instruments that King David had established for worship in the temple. David was known for his musical talent and his heart for worship.

4. Trumpets
Used by the priests, these were significant in temple worship and were often used to signal important events or to call the people to worship.

5. Hezekiah's Reforms
King Hezekiah initiated religious reforms to restore proper worship in the temple, which had been neglected by his predecessors.
Teaching Points
The Role of Music in Worship
Music is a vital component of worship, as seen in the temple practices established by David and continued by Hezekiah. It enhances the worship experience and helps to focus the congregation's attention on God.

Restoration of True Worship
Hezekiah's reforms remind us of the importance of returning to authentic worship practices. When worship becomes neglected or corrupted, it is crucial to restore it according to biblical principles.

The Importance of Order in Worship
The organization of the Levites and priests demonstrates the need for order and structure in worship. This ensures that worship is conducted in a way that honors God and edifies the congregation.

The Significance of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal
Hezekiah's leadership was instrumental in bringing about spiritual renewal. Leaders today are called to guide their communities back to faithful worship and adherence to God's Word.(26) The instruments of David.--See on 1Chronicles 23:5. The writer's interest in the musical portion of the Temple ritual receives one more illustration in these verses.

Verse 26. - To references of foregoing verse may be added Numbers 10:8; 1 Chronicles 15:24.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Levites
הַלְוִיִּם֙ (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

stood
וַיַּֽעַמְד֤וּ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

with the instruments
בִּכְלֵ֣י (biḵ·lê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

of David,
דָוִ֔יד (ḏā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

and the priests
וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

with the trumpets.
בַּחֲצֹצְרֽוֹת׃ (ba·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2689: (an ancient) trumpet


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