1 Chronicles 16:4

New International Reader's Version

He appointed some of the Levites to serve in front of the ark of the Lord. David wanted them to give honor, thanks and praise to the Lord. He is the God of Israel.

Cross References

Genesis 17:7

I will make my covenant with you last forever. It will be between me and you and your family after you for all time to come. I will be your God. And I will be the God of all your family after you.

Genesis 32:28

Then the man said, “Your name will not be Jacob anymore. Instead, it will be Israel. You have wrestled with God and with people. And you have won.”

Genesis 33:20

He also set up an altar there. He named it El Elohe Israel.

1 Kings 8:15

Then he said, “I praise the Lord. He is the God of Israel. With his own mouth he made a promise to my father David. With his own powerful hand he made it come true. He said,

1 Chronicles 15:16

David told the Levite leaders to appoint other Levites as musicians. He wanted them to make a joyful sound with lyres, harps and cymbals.

1 Chronicles 16:3

He gave to each Israelite man and woman a loaf of bread. He also gave each one a date cake and a raisin cake.

1 Chronicles 16:5

Asaph was the leader of those Levites. Zechariah was next in rank. Then came Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They played the lyres and harps. Asaph played the cymbals.

1 Chronicles 16:8

Give praise to the Lord. Make his name known. Tell the nations what he has done.

1 Chronicles 24:3

With the help of Zadok and Ahimelek, David separated the priests into groups. Each group served in its appointed order and time. Zadok belonged to the family line of Eleazar. Ahimelek belonged to the family line of Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 25:1

David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun. They set them apart to serve the Lord by prophesying while harps, lyres and cymbals were being played. Here is the list of the men who served in that way.

1 Chronicles 6:31

Here are the Levites David put in charge of the music in the house of the Lord. He did it after the ark was placed there.

2 Chronicles 5:13

The trumpet players and other musicians played their instruments together. They praised the Lord and gave thanks to him. The singers sang to the music of the trumpets, cymbals and other instruments. They sang in praise to the Lord, “The Lord is good. His faithful love continues forever.” Then a cloud filled the temple of the Lord.

Ezra 3:10

The builders laid the foundation of the Lord’s temple. Then the priests came. They were wearing their special clothes. They brought their trumpets with them. The Levites who belonged to the family line of Asaph also came. They brought their cymbals with them. The priests and Levites took their places to praise the Lord. They did everything just as King David had required them to.

Nehemiah 12:24

The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah and Jeshua. Jeshua was the son of Kadmiel. Those who helped them stood across from them to sing praises and give thanks. One group would sing back to the other. That’s what David, the man of God, had ordered.

Psalm 103:2

I will praise the Lord. I won’t forget anything he does for me.

Psalm 105:5

Remember the wonderful things he has done. Remember his miracles and how he judged our enemies.

Psalm 106:48

Give praise to the Lord, the God of Israel, for ever and ever. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Praise the Lord.

Psalm 37:1

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

Psalm 70:1

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

Psalm 72:18

Give praise to the Lord God, the God of Israel. Only he can do wonderful things.