1 Chronicles 16:39
1 Chronicles 16:39 in Multiple Translations
And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon
And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,
and Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of Jehovah in the high place that was at Gibeon,
And Zadok the priest, with his brothers the priests, before the House of the Lord in the high place at Gibeon;
David put Zadok the priest and his fellow priests in charge of the Ark of the Lord at the high place in Gibeon
And Zadok the Priest and his brethren the Priestes were before the Tabernacle of ye Lord, in the hie place that was at Gibeon,
and Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of Jehovah, in a high place that [is] in Gibeon,
and Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests, before the LORD’s tabernacle in the high place that was at Gibeon,
And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,
And Sadoc the priest, and his brethren priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place, which was in Gabaon.
David also told Zadok the Supreme Priest and the other priests who worked with him to remain in front of Yahweh’s Sacred Tent, which was still at the place where the Israeli people worshiped God there in Gibeon city.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:39
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
1 Chronicles 16:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְ/אֵ֣ת
צָד֣וֹק
הַ/כֹּהֵ֗ן
וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
מִשְׁכַּ֣ן
יְהוָ֑ה
בַּ/בָּמָ֖ה
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
בְּ/גִבְעֽוֹן
וְ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
צָד֣וֹק
Tsâdôwq
H6659
Zadok
N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֗ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
מִשְׁכַּ֣ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בַּ/בָּמָ֖ה
bâmâh
H1116
high place
Prep | N-fs
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בְּ/גִבְעֽוֹן
Gibʻôwn
H1391
Gibeon
Prep | N-proper
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:39
וְ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
צָד֣וֹק
Tsâdôwq
H6659
"Zadok"
N-proper
Zadok was a high priest in Israel who supported King David and anointed Solomon as king. His name means righteous and he is mentioned in 1 Kings and Nehemiah. Zadok was a key figure in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13 § Zadok = "righteous" 1) the high priest, son of Ahitub of the house of Eleazar the son of Aaron, and 11th in descent from Aaron; joined David after Saul's death and supported him against Absalom and Adonijah; anointed Solomon as king 2) a priest, son of Meraioth, father of Meshullam of the house of Ahitub; apparently a nephew of 1 3) father of Jerusha, the wife of king Uzziah and mother of king Jotham of Judah 4) son of Baana and repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 5) son of Immer and repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 6) a leader of the people in the time of Nehemiah 7) a scribe appointed by Nehemiah as one of the treasurers over the storehouse 8) a valiant warrior of the tribe of Benjamin who joined David at Hebron. Same as 1?
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: Zadok. See also: 2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Chronicles 5:34; Ezekiel 48:11.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֗ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
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.
וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
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.
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.
מִשְׁכַּ֣ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בַּ/בָּמָ֖ה
bâmâh
H1116
"high place"
Prep | N-fs
A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.
Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בְּ/גִבְעֽוֹן
Gibʻôwn
H1391
"Gibeon"
Prep | N-proper
Gibeon was a Levitical city in the region of Benjamin, located about 5 miles from Jerusalem, and is now known as el-Jib. The name means hill city, and it is mentioned in various KJV translations as Gibeon.
Definition: § Gibeon = "hill city" a Levitical city of Benjamin, modern 'el-Jib', which lies 5 miles or 8 km from Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: Gibeon. See also: Joshua 9:3; 2 Samuel 3:30; Isaiah 28:21.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:39
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Chronicles 16:39 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:39
Context — Worship before the Ark
37So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements,
38along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers.
39And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon
40to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep. 41With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 3:4 | Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 15:11 | David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 1:3–4 | And Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon because it was the location of God’s Tent of Meeting, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness. Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 1:13 | So Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place in Gibeon before the Tent of Meeting, and he reigned over Israel. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 12:28 | and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 21:29 | For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness and the altar of burnt offering were presently at the high place in Gibeon, |
1 Chronicles 16:39 Summary
[This verse tells us that David left Zadok and his fellow priests at the high place in Gibeon to take care of the tabernacle of the LORD. This was an important job, because the tabernacle was a special place where the people of Israel could worship and offer sacrifices to the LORD (as seen in Leviticus 1:1-7). David wanted to make sure that the people of Israel could worship the LORD in the right way, and that they could follow the commands that the LORD had given them (as seen in Deuteronomy 12:5-7). By doing this, David was showing that he loved and obeyed the LORD, and that he wanted the people of Israel to do the same.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David leave Zadok and his fellow priests at the high place in Gibeon?
David left Zadok and his fellow priests at the high place in Gibeon to minister before the tabernacle of the LORD, as it was an important place of worship, and to fulfill the commands given in the Law of the LORD, as written in Leviticus 1:1-7 and Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
What was the significance of the tabernacle at the high place in Gibeon?
The tabernacle at the high place in Gibeon was a significant place of worship, where the priests would offer sacrifices and burn incense to the LORD, as commanded in Exodus 25:8 and Numbers 3:7-10.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about David's organization of worship and the establishment of the tabernacle and the ark of the covenant, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:37-41 and 1 Chronicles 15:1-14.
What can we learn from David's actions in this verse?
We can learn from David's actions that he was a man who prioritized worship and obedience to the LORD, and that he was willing to make decisions to ensure that the people of Israel could worship and follow the commands of the LORD, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5 and 1 Chronicles 29:10-19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can prioritize worship and obedience to the LORD in my own life, just like David did?
- How can I ensure that I am following the commands of the LORD, as written in Scripture, in my daily life?
- What are some things that I can learn from David's example of leadership and organization of worship, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life?
- In what ways can I support and encourage my fellow believers in their worship and service to the LORD, just like David supported the priests and Levites in their ministry?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:39
And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests,.... These he left, having appointed them to be before the tabernacle of the Lord, in the high place that was at Gibeon; namely, the tabernacle of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:39
And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, And Zadok ... before the tabernacle ... at Gibeon.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
Zadok the priest; not the high priest, but the second and the chief priest at Gibeon, where the famous tabernacle and altar made by Moses still were, ; where also the ordinary sacrifices were offered, and the stated and public worship of God was performed, as it here follows, for which the priests were placed there; as the extraordinary worship was before the ark upon great occasions, as when God was consulted, which was to be done before the ark and by the high priest, ,20,21,22, who now was Abiathar; who therefore abode here with the ark, when Zadok was left at Gibeon.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
1 Chronicles 16:39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that [was] at Gibeon,Ver. 39. That was at Gibeon.] For hither was the tabernacle brought, after that brutish slaughter of the priests by Saul at Nob.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
(4-42) THE OF A FOR THE ARK. THE ODE SUNG ON THE DAY OF . This entire section is peculiar to the Chronicle. 1 Chronicles 16:43 is almost identical with 2 Samuel 6:19-20. Compared, then, with the older text, this relation of the chronicler’s looks like a parenthesis interpolated from another source into the history, as narrated in 2 Samuel 6:12-20.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
Verse 39. Zadok the priest] Both Zadok and Abiathar were high priests at this time: the former David established at Gibeah, or Gibeon, where the ark had been all the days of Saul; and the latter he established at Jerusalem, where the ark now was: so there were two high priests, and two distinct services; but there was only one ark. How long the service at Gibeon was continued we cannot tell; the principal functions were no doubt performed at Jerusalem.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:39
39. the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place that was at Gibeon] See prefatory note to ch. 13.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:39
39. Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle… at Gibeon — The tabernacle had probably been removed to the high place at Gibeon soon after the slaughter of the priests at
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:39
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Credentials of True Ministry by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about the significance of carrying the ark of God on the shoulders of anointed men, emphasizing the importance of walking in God's anointing and not delegat |
|
Ark of the Covenant - Part 4 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth of God's word rather than being entertained by inspirational talks. He criticizes the tendency of Christ |