1 Chronicles 15:24
1 Chronicles 15:24 in Multiple Translations
Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.
And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethanel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow the trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
And Shebaniah and Joshaphat and Nethanel and Amasai and Zechariah and Benaiah and Eliezer, the priests, made music on the horns before the ark of God; and Obed-edom and Jehiah were door-keepers for the ark.
Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests were to blow the trumpets in front of the Ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also appointed to guard the Ark.
And Shecaniah and Iehoshaphat and Nethaneel and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer the Priestes did blowe with trumpets before the Arke of God, and Obed Edom and Ieiiah were porters for the Arke.
And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests, are blowing with trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah [are] gatekeepers for the ark.
Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before God’s ark; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed-edom and Jehiah were door-keepers for the ark.
And Sebenias, and Josaphat, and Nathanael, and Amasai, and Zacharias, and Banaias, and Eliezer the priests, sounded with trumpets, before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehias were porters of the ark.
The priests Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer were appointed to blow trumpets in front of the Sacred Chest. Obed-Edom and Jehiah also guarded the Sacred Chest.
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1 Chronicles 15:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁבַנְיָ֡הוּ
וְ/יֽוֹשָׁפָ֡ט
וּ/נְתַנְאֵ֡ל
וַ/עֲמָשַׂ֡י
וּ֠/זְכַרְיָהוּ
וּ/בְנָיָ֤הוּ
וֶֽ/אֱלִיעֶ֨זֶר֙
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
מחצצרים
מַחְצְרִים֙
בַּ/חֲצֹ֣צְר֔וֹת
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
אֲר֣וֹן
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים
וְ/עֹבֵ֤ד
אֱדֹם֙
וִֽ/יחִיָּ֔ה
שֹׁעֲרִ֖ים
לָ/אָרֽוֹן
וּ/שְׁבַנְיָ֡הוּ
Shᵉbanyâh
H7645
Shebaniah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יֽוֹשָׁפָ֡ט
Yôwshâphâṭ
H3146
Joshaphat
Conj | N-proper
וּ/נְתַנְאֵ֡ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
Nethanel
Conj | N-proper
וַ/עֲמָשַׂ֡י
ʻĂmâsay
H6022
Amasai
Conj | N-proper
וּ֠/זְכַרְיָהוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְנָיָ֤הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
Benaiah
Conj | N-proper
וֶֽ/אֱלִיעֶ֨זֶר֙
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
Eliezer
Conj | N-proper
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
מחצצרים
châtsar
H2690
to blow
V-Hiphil
מַחְצְרִים֙
châtsar
H2690
to blow
V-Hiphil
בַּ/חֲצֹ֣צְר֔וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
trumpet
Prep | N-fp
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
N-cs
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
וְ/עֹבֵ֤ד
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
Obed-edom
Conj | N-proper
אֱדֹם֙
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
Obed-edom
N-proper
וִֽ/יחִיָּ֔ה
Yᵉchîyâh
H3174
Jehiah
Conj | N-proper
שֹׁעֲרִ֖ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
gatekeeper
N-mp
לָ/אָרֽוֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:24
וּ/שְׁבַנְיָ֡הוּ
Shᵉbanyâh
H7645
"Shebaniah"
Conj | N-proper
Shebaniah was a Levite and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, and sealed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.12 § Shebaniah = "increased by Jehovah" 1) a Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 2) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a 2nd Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 4) a priest appointed by David to blow with the trumpets before the ark of God
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shebaniah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; Nehemiah 10:5; Nehemiah 12:14.
וְ/יֽוֹשָׁפָ֡ט
Yôwshâphâṭ
H3146
"Joshaphat"
Conj | N-proper
Joshaphat means 'Jehovah judges' in Hebrew. He was a mighty warrior and priest in David's time, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:24. His name shows God's judgment and righteousness.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.24 § Joshaphat or Jehoshaphat = "Jehovah judges" 1) one of David's mighty warriors 2) a priest and trumpeter in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Joshaphat. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:43; 1 Chronicles 15:24.
וּ/נְתַנְאֵ֡ל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
"Nethanel"
Conj | N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
וַ/עֲמָשַׂ֡י
ʻĂmâsay
H6022
"Amasai"
Conj | N-proper
Amasai means burdensome and refers to several Israelites, including a warrior who joined David at Ziklag and a Levite who lived during King Hezekiah's reign. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Amasai was a leader in Judah and Benjamin.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12; father of: Mahath (H4287) § Amasai = "burdensome" 1) a warrior and chief of the captains of Judah and Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag 2) a Kohathite Levite, father of Mahath and ancestor of Samuel 3) a priest who blew the trumpet before the ark 4) another Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Amasai. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:10; 1 Chronicles 12:19; 2 Chronicles 29:12.
וּ֠/זְכַרְיָהוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
Conj | N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
וּ/בְנָיָ֤הוּ
Bᵉnâyâh
H1141
"Benaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Benaiah was a strong warrior and leader in the Bible, serving under King David and Solomon. His name means Jehovah has built, indicating God's strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.11.1; father of: Pelatiah (H6410J) § Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up" 1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army 2) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite, one of David's thirty mighty warriors, and the captain of the eleventh monthly course 3) a Simeonite, a prince of the families of Simeon 4) a Levite in the time of David who played with a psaltery on Alamoth 5) a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark 6) a Levite of the sons of Asaph 7) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah 8) Four Israelites in the time of Ezra who had taken strange wives 9) the father of Pelatiah
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Benaiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:22; Ezekiel 11:13.
וֶֽ/אֱלִיעֶ֨זֶר֙
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
"Eliezer"
Conj | N-proper
Eliezer means God is help, the name of Abraham's servant and several Israelites, including a prophet and a priest. It appears in Ezra 10:31 and other biblical accounts. Eliezer played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Eliezer = "God is help" 1) Abraham's Damascene servant 2) a son of Moses 3) a Benjamite 4) a priest who helped move the ark 5) a Reubenite 6) a prophet who spoke to Jehoshaphat 7) a Levite chief 8) son of Harim 9) priest with foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Eliezer. See also: Genesis 15:2; 1 Chronicles 26:25; Ezra 10:31.
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
מחצצרים
châtsar
H2690
"to blow"
V-Hiphil
To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.
Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.
מַחְצְרִים֙
châtsar
H2690
"to blow"
V-Hiphil
To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.
Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.
בַּ/חֲצֹ֣צְר֔וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
"trumpet"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for trumpet, which made a quavering note, is used in the Bible to signal important events. In Numbers 10:2, God tells Moses to make two trumpets to call the community together. Trumpets were also used in battle, as in Joshua 6:4.
Definition: trumpet, clarion
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: trumpet(-er). See also: Numbers 10:2; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 98:6.
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וְ/עֹבֵ֤ד
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
"Obed-edom"
Conj | N-proper
Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.6.10; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H) and Hashabiah (H2811I); father of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I), Issachar (H3485H) and Peullethai (H6469) Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096X) § Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.
אֱדֹם֙
ʻÔbêd ʼĔdôwm
H5654
"Obed-edom"
N-proper
Obed-Edom was a Levite who lived during King David's time, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:10. He was a faithful servant of God and had several sons. His name means servant of Edom.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.6.10; son of: Jeduthun (H3038); brother of: Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H) and Hashabiah (H2811I); father of: Shemaiah (H8098I), Jehozabad (H3075H), Joah (H3098I), Sachar (H7940), Nethanel (H5417K), Ammiel (H5988I), Issachar (H3485H) and Peullethai (H6469) Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" H8096X) § Obed-edom = "servant of Edom" 1) a Levite and a Gittite who kept the ark after Uzzah was slain by God for touching the ark while it was being taken to Jerusalem 2) a Merarite Levite and a singer and gatekeeper 2a) the family descended from him
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Obed-edom. See also: 2 Samuel 6:10; 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 25:24.
וִֽ/יחִיָּ֔ה
Yᵉchîyâh
H3174
"Jehiah"
Conj | N-proper
Jehiah means Jehovah lives, referring to a doorkeeper of the ark in Jerusalem, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:18 and 15:24.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.18; also called Jehiah at 1Ch.15.24; Another name of ye.i.el (יְעִיאֵל "Jeiel" H3273I) § Jehiah = "Jehovah lives" doorkeeper of the ark at the time of its establishment in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jehiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24.
שֹׁעֲרִ֖ים
shôwʻêr
H7778
"gatekeeper"
N-mp
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
לָ/אָרֽוֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
Prep | N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:24
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Context — The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark
22Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.
23Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.
24Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.
25So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. 26And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 16:6 | and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. |
| 2 | Numbers 10:8 | The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Joel 2:15 | Blow the ram’s horn in Zion, consecrate a fast, proclaim a sacred assembly. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 15:18 | 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. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 15:23 | Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Psalms 81:13 | If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways, |
| 9 | Joel 2:1 | Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— |
1 Chronicles 15:24 Summary
[This verse, 1 Chronicles 15:24, tells us about the important roles that the priests and Levites had in the worship of God. The priests were to blow trumpets before the ark of God, which was a way of showing reverence and awe for the Lord's presence. This reminds us of the importance of worship and reverence in our own lives, as seen in Psalm 100:4, where we are instructed to enter God's gates with thanksgiving and praise. By following the example of the priests and Levites, we can learn to show reverence and worship to God in our daily lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the priests blowing trumpets before the ark of God?
The priests were blowing trumpets before the ark of God to signal the procession and to give reverence to the Lord, as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:24, similar to the instructions given in Numbers 10:10, where the trumpets were to be blown over the burnt offerings and peace offerings.
What is the significance of Obed-edom and Jehiah being guardians of the ark?
Obed-edom and Jehiah being guardians of the ark, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:24, signifies their responsibility to protect and care for the ark, much like the Levites were appointed to care for the tabernacle in Numbers 1:51 and the priests were responsible for the holy things in Leviticus 10:10-11.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles?
This verse, 1 Chronicles 15:24, highlights the importance of worship and reverence in the presence of God, which is a central theme throughout 1 Chronicles, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:29, where David instructs the people to worship the Lord with reverence and awe.
What can we learn from the roles assigned to the priests and Levites in this verse?
We can learn from 1 Chronicles 15:24 that each person has a unique role to play in the worship and service of the Lord, and that these roles are assigned by God, as seen in Romans 12:4-8, where Paul writes about the different gifts and roles within the body of Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What role has God assigned to me in the body of Christ, and how can I fulfill it with reverence and worship?
- How can I show reverence and awe in my daily life, as the Israelites did when the ark was being moved?
- What does it mean to be a guardian of the things of God, and how can I apply this principle in my own life?
- How does the use of trumpets in this verse relate to the use of music in worship today, and what can we learn from this?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:24
And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God,.... With the silver trumpets; one
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:24
And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:24
(24) Seven priestly trumpeters. The priests, did blow with the trumpets.—Were blowing. (Comp. Numbers 10:2.) A pair of silver clarions were blown by the priests “for the calling of the assembly, and the journeying of the camps.” (See also 1 Chronicles 16:6.) The seven priests perhaps walked immediately before the Ark, as in Joshua 6:4. of the Ark,And Obed-edom and Jehiah were door-keepers for the ark.—Comp. 1 Chronicles 15:23. It is hardly likely that these persons were identical with the minstrels Obed-edom and Jeiel of 1 Chronicles 15:18; 1 Chronicles 15:21, for (1) 1 Chronicles 15:19-24 appear to describe the order of the procession, according to which two “doorkeepers” walked before and two behind the ark (1 Chronicles 15:23-24), whereas Obed-edom and Jeiel the minstrels walked, playing their lutes, two places before even the first pair of doorkeepers (1 Chronicles 15:21); (2) the name “Jeiel” is different in form and meaning from “Jehiah,” Jah liveth; (3) the recurrence of names has been too frequent to allow us to be much surprised at a second Obed-edom. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 16:38.)
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:24
24. the priests] In Numbers 10:1-10 it is enjoined to make two silver trumpets to be blown by the priests on days of joy and on feast-days. This festal trumpet was different from the “cornet” (1 Chronicles 15:28), properly a ram’s horn, which was freely used for secular purposes. See Driver, Amos, p. 144 ff. (with illustrations).
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 15:24
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Israel's Communication by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges faced by the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He emphasizes that the Israelites were not skille |
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Begin Being Like Him by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the ability to see and enjoy God's blessings. He emphasizes the importance of not taking things for granted, such as |
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Is This That? by Vance Havner | In this sermon, Dr. Crouch addresses the state of the church and its lack of spiritual concern for the world. He compares the average church membership to a malfunctioning electric |
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Is This That (Alternate) by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of breaking up the ground before expecting a harvest. He compares the process of growing a crop to the work of spreading the w |
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(Through the Bible) Joel 1-2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the book of Joel in the Bible and how it describes a future battle. The nation of Israel needs to be established again in order for the prophe |
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Barrenness by David Smithers | In this sermon, Frank Bartleman discusses the need for revival in the church in America, which he refers to as a state of barrenness. He emphasizes that the church has been sanctif |
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Ten Commandments for Revival by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for revival in the lives of individuals and in the corporate life of believers. He shares about the many needs and struggles that p |