1 Chronicles 15:27
1 Chronicles 15:27 in Multiple Translations
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: and David had upon him an ephod of linen.
And David was clothed with a robe of fair linen, as were all the Levites who took up the ark, and those who made melody, and Chenaniah the master of those who made melody; and David had on a linen ephod;
David wore a robe of fine linen like all the Levites who were carrying the Ark, and the singers and Kenaniah the leader of the music and singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
And Dauid had on him a linen garment, as all the Leuites that bare the Arke, and the singers and Chenaniah that had the chiefe charge of the singers: and vpon Dauid was a linnen Ephod.
And David is wrapped in an upper robe of fine linen, and all the Levites who are bearing the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah head of the burden of the singers; and on David [is] an Ephod of linen.
David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the choir master with the singers; and David had an ephod of linen on him.
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bore the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that carried the ark, and the singing men, and Chonenias the ruler of the prophecy among the singers: and David also had on him an ephod of linen.
All the descendants of Levi who carried the Sacred Chest, all the singers, and Kenaniah, the man who directed those who sang, wore robes of fine white linen and sacred vests made of fine linen. David also wore a sacred vest made of white linen.
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1 Chronicles 15:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/דָוִ֞יד
מְכֻרְבָּ֣ל
בִּ/מְעִ֣יל
בּ֗וּץ
וְ/כָל
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
הַ/נֹּשְׂאִ֣ים
אֶת
הָ/אָר֔וֹן
וְ/הַ/מְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים
וּ/כְנַנְיָ֛ה
הַ/שַּׂ֥ר
הַ/מַּשָּׂ֖א
הַ/מְשֹֽׁרְרִ֑ים
וְ/עַל
דָּוִ֖יד
אֵפ֥וֹד
בָּֽד
וְ/דָוִ֞יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
Conj | N-proper
מְכֻרְבָּ֣ל
karbêl
H3736
be clothed
V-Pual-Inf-c
בִּ/מְעִ֣יל
mᵉʻîyl
H4598
robe
Prep | N-ms
בּ֗וּץ
bûwts
H948
fine linen
N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
הַ/נֹּשְׂאִ֣ים
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Art | V-Qal
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אָר֔וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
Art | N-cs
וְ/הַ/מְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים
shîyr
H7891
to sing
Conj | Art | V-o
וּ/כְנַנְיָ֛ה
Kᵉnanyâh
H3663
Chenaniah
Conj | N-proper
הַ/שַּׂ֥ר
sar
H8269
ruler
Art | N-ms
הַ/מַּשָּׂ֖א
massâʼ
H4853
burden
Art | N-ms
הַ/מְשֹֽׁרְרִ֑ים
shîyr
H7891
to sing
Art | V-o
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
דָּוִ֖יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
אֵפ֥וֹד
ʼêphôwd
H646
ephod
N-ms
בָּֽד
bad
H906
linen
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 15:27
וְ/דָוִ֞יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
Conj | N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
מְכֻרְבָּ֣ל
karbêl
H3736
"be clothed"
V-Pual-Inf-c
To be clothed or wrapped in something is what the word Karbel means. It can refer to wearing a mantle or being bound with something. In the Bible, it is used to describe people being dressed in certain garments or being wrapped in cloth for burial or other purposes.
Definition: 1) to put a mantle on, be-mantle, bind around 1a) (Pual) bemantled (participle) 1b) (Pael) be bound Also means: ke.phat (כְּפַת "to bind" H3729)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: clothed. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:27.
בִּ/מְעִ֣יל
mᵉʻîyl
H4598
"robe"
Prep | N-ms
A meil was a robe or outer garment worn by men of rank, including kings and high priests. It was also worn by David's daughters and is mentioned in various KJV translations as a cloak or coat.
Definition: 1) robe 1a) a garment worn over a tunic by men of rank 1b) a long garment worn by David's daughters 1c) a garment of the high priest 1d) (fig.) of attributes
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: cloke, coat, mantle, robe. See also: Exodus 28:4; 1 Samuel 24:5; Psalms 109:29.
בּ֗וּץ
bûwts
H948
"fine linen"
N-ms
Fine linen, likely cotton, made in Egypt and highly valued. In the Bible, it's used to describe luxurious clothing. The Israelites used it to make priestly garments.
Definition: byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: fine (white) linen. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:21; 2 Chronicles 5:12; Ezekiel 27:16.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
הַ/נֹּשְׂאִ֣ים
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Art | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אָר֔וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
Art | 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.
וְ/הַ/מְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
Conj | Art | V-o
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
וּ/כְנַנְיָ֛ה
Kᵉnanyâh
H3663
"Chenaniah"
Conj | N-proper
Chenaniah was a Levite who led music in the procession of the ark. His name means 'Jehovah establishes', showing God's power and strength. He's mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:22.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.22 § Chenaniah = "Jehovah establishes" 1) a Levite song leader who assisted in the procession of transporting the ark 2) an Izharites officer of David
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Chenaniah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:22; 1 Chronicles 15:27; 1 Chronicles 26:29.
הַ/שַּׂ֥ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Art | N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
הַ/מַּשָּׂ֖א
massâʼ
H4853
"burden"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a message from God, like a prophecy or oracle, often given through a prophet. It can also mean a burden or a song. It appears in books like Isaiah and Ezekiel, where God speaks through prophets to His people.
Definition: 1) load, bearing, tribute, burden, lifting 1a) load, burden 1b) lifting, uplifting, that to which the soul lifts itself up 1c) bearing, carrying 1d) tribute, that which is carried or brought or borne
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: burden, carry away, prophecy, [idiom] they set, song, tribute. See also: Exodus 23:5; Isaiah 13:1; Psalms 38:5.
הַ/מְשֹֽׁרְרִ֑ים
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
Art | V-o
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
דָּוִ֖יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
אֵפ֥וֹד
ʼêphôwd
H646
"ephod"
N-ms
The ephod was a special vest worn by priests in the Bible, including the high priest, made with gold, blue, and purple threads. It was a symbol of their role and had shoulder pieces and a breastpiece with gems. In Exodus 28:6, God instructs Moses on how to make the ephod.
Definition: 1) ephod 1a) priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle, outer garment 1a1) worn by an ordinary priest and made of white stuff 1a2) worn by the high priest-more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and linen threads provided with shoulder-pieces and a breast piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: ephod. See also: Exodus 25:7; Exodus 39:21; Hosea 3:4.
בָּֽד
bad
H906
"linen"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'bad' can also refer to linen, a type of fabric made from flax, or a garment made from it, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of priestly clothing.
Definition: linen, white linen
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: linen. See also: Exodus 28:42; 1 Chronicles 15:27; Daniel 12:7.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 15:27
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:27
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- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 15:27
Context — Moving the Ark to Jerusalem
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.
27Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
28So 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. 29As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 2:18 | Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 6:14 | And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, |
1 Chronicles 15:27 Summary
In 1 Chronicles 15:27, David wears a robe of fine linen and a linen ephod to show his respect and reverence for God as he brings the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. This act teaches us that our outward actions can reflect our inner devotion to God, just as it says in Matthew 22:37-38 that we should love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. By dressing in fine linen, David demonstrates his humility and willingness to submit to God's will, setting an example for us to prioritize God's honor in our lives. As we read in Psalms 95:6, we can come before God with reverence and awe, just as David did, and worship Him with our whole hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of David wearing a robe of fine linen and a linen ephod in 1 Chronicles 15:27?
David's attire symbolizes his priestly role and his desire to honor God, as seen in Exodus 28:5-6, where the priests were also instructed to wear linen garments. This act demonstrates David's humility and willingness to submit to God's will.
Why were the Levites and the singers also dressed in fine linen?
The uniform dress of the Levites and singers signifies unity and a collective desire to honor God, emphasizing the importance of communal worship and shared reverence, as expressed in Psalms 133:1-3.
What can we learn from David's example of dressing in fine linen for a sacred occasion?
We can learn the value of preparing ourselves spiritually and physically for worship, as David did, and recognizing that our outward actions can reflect our inner devotion to God, as taught in Matthew 22:37-38 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
How does David's attire in this verse relate to his character as a leader?
David's willingness to dress in a humble, priestly attire shows his character as a leader who prioritizes God's honor and his people's spiritual well-being, rather than seeking personal glory, as seen in 1 Chronicles 13:3 and 2 Chronicles 30:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can prepare myself to worship God, just as David prepared himself by dressing in fine linen?
- How can I, like David, balance my role as a leader or servant with a humble and submissive heart before God?
- In what ways can I express my reverence and awe for God in my daily life, as David did through his attire and actions in this verse?
- What can I learn from David's example about the importance of community and unity in worship, as seen in the uniform dress of the Levites and singers?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 15:27
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen,.... For though a king, he, being among the singers, was clothed as they; for so it follows: and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 15:27
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen. A robe of fine linen.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
With a robe of fine linen, i.e. with a linen ephod, as it is explained in the close of this verse, where this circumstance is repeated, because it was a notable and unusual thing for David, who was no Levite, to wear a Levitical garment. Of this and the following verses, See Poole "", See Poole "", See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
1 Chronicles 15:27 And David [was] clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also [had] upon him an ephod of linen.Ver. 27-29. See on 2 Samuel 6:14-15, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
(27) And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen.—Samuel reads, “And David was dancing before Jehovah with all might” (Heb.). The Hebrew of our text may be a corruption or intentional alteration of this. The word for “clothed” is the Aramaic (Daniel 3:21, mĕ ?kurbâl), which might easily be, by inadvertence or design, substituted for the rare word mĕ ?karkçr (Sam.), “dancing.” A robe of fine linen.—Heb., a me’il of byssus. The me’il was an upper garment worn by persons of rank (2 Samuel 12:18; 1 Samuel 15:27; Job 29:14). And all the Levites . . . and the singers, and Chenaniah.—Scil., were clothed with a me‘îl of byssus.The master of the song.—Rather, the chief (overseer) of the bearing. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 15:22.) With the singers.—Omit, as an accidental repetition. The word “with” is wanting in the Hebrew, which is ungrammatical as it stands. The entire clause, “and all the Levites . . . with the singers,” is not read in the parallel account. David also had upon him an ephod of linen.—Literally, and upon David (was) an ephod of linen. (See 2 Samuel 6:14.) The ephod, a sort of cope, was distinctive of the priests (1 Samuel 22:18).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
Verse 27. A robe of flue linen] A robe made of בוץ buts, probably the tuft or beard of the Pinna Magna, a species of muscle found every where on the shores of the Mediterranean, growing sometimes, as I have seen, to a foot and a half in length. I have seen a pair of gloves made of this very rich stuff; the colour is a deep dark yellow, something inclining to what is called the lilac. The buts or byssus was not heard of in Israel before the time of David: after that it is frequently mentioned.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 15:27
27. the master of the song] R.V. mg., the master of the carrying of the ark. Cp. 1 Chronicles 15:22, note. an ephod of linen] A linen ephod was the ordinary vestment for all priests (1 Samuel 22:18). The highpriest’s ephod was a more elaborate garment (Exodus 28:6-12), fitted with the means of divination (1 Samuel 23:6; 1 Samuel 23:9-12).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 15:27
“Fine linen” (byssus) is here first spoken of as used for dress. It seems to have been reserved for nobles of the highest rank Esther 8:15, for kings, and for priests 2 Chronicles 5:12.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:27
27. The master of the song — Rather, prince of the burden. See note above on 1 Chronicles 15:22.
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