1 Chronicles 16:4

New Century Version

Then David appointed some of the Levites to serve before the Ark of the Lord. They had the job of leading the worship and giving thanks and praising the Lord, the God of Israel.

Cross References

Genesis 17:7

And I will make an agreement between me and you and all your descendants from now on: I will be your God and the God of all your descendants.

Genesis 32:28

Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob. Your name will now be Israel, because you have wrestled with God and with people, and you have won.”

Genesis 33:20

He built an altar there and named it after God, the God of Israel.

1 Kings 8:15

Then he said, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. He has done what he promised to my father David. The Lord said,

1 Chronicles 15:16

David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers to play their lyres, harps, and cymbals and to sing happy songs.

1 Chronicles 16:3

He gave a loaf of bread, some dates, and raisins to every Israelite man and woman.

1 Chronicles 16:5

Asaph, who played the cymbals, was the leader. Zechariah was second to him. The other Levites were Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel. They played the lyres and harps.

1 Chronicles 16:8

Give thanks to the Lord and pray to him. Tell the nations what he has done.

1 Chronicles 24:3

David, with the help of Zadok, a descendant of Eleazar, and Ahimelech, a descendant of Ithamar, separated their family groups into two different groups. Each group had certain duties.

1 Chronicles 25:1

David and the commanders of the army chose some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to preach and play harps, lyres, and cymbals. Here is a list of the men who served in this way:

1 Chronicles 6:31

David chose some people to be in charge of the music in the house of the Lord. They began their work after the Ark of the Agreement was put there.

2 Chronicles 5:13

Those who blew the trumpets and those who sang together sounded like one person as they praised and thanked the Lord. They sang as others played their trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments. They praised the Lord with this song: “He is good; his love continues forever.” Then the Temple of the Lord was filled with a cloud.

Ezra 3:10

The builders finished laying the foundation of the Temple of the Lord. Then the priests, dressed in their robes, stood with their trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, stood with their cymbals. They all took their places and praised the Lord just as David king of Israel had said to do.

Nehemiah 12:24

The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their relatives. Their relatives stood across from them and gave praise and thanksgiving to God. One group answered the other group, as David, the man of God, had commanded.

Psalm 103:2

My whole being, praise the Lord and do not forget all his kindnesses.

Psalm 105:5

Remember the miracles he has done; remember his wonders and his decisions.

Psalm 106:48

Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. He always was and always will be. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Praise the Lord!

Psalm 37:1

Don’t be upset because of evil people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong,

Psalm 70:1

God, come quickly and save me. Lord, hurry to help me.

Psalm 72:18

Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does such miracles.