2 Chronicles 5:13

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:4

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.

2 Chronicles 20:21

Jehoshaphat asked the people for advice. Then he appointed men to sing to the Lord. He wanted them to praise the Lord because of his glory and holiness. They marched out in front of the army. They said, “Give thanks to the Lord. His faithful love continues forever.”

2 Chronicles 20:22

They began to sing and praise him. Then the Lord hid some men and told them to wait. He wanted them to attack the people of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir. They had gone into Judah and attacked it. But they lost the battle.

2 Chronicles 7:1

Solomon finished praying. Then fire came down from heaven. It burned up the burnt offering and the sacrifices. The glory of the Lord filled the temple.

2 Chronicles 7:2

The priests couldn’t enter the temple of the Lord because his glory filled it.

2 Chronicles 7:3

All the Israelites saw the fire coming down. They saw the glory of the Lord above the temple. So they got down on their knees in the courtyard with their faces toward the ground. They worshiped the Lord. They gave thanks to him and said, “The Lord is good. His faithful love continues forever.”

2 Chronicles 7:6

The priests and Levites took their positions. The Levites played the Lord’s musical instruments. King David had made them for praising the Lord. They were used when he gave thanks to the Lord. He said, “His faithful love continues forever.” Across from where the Levites were, the priests blew their trumpets. All the people of Israel were standing.

Ezra 3:11

They sang to the Lord. They praised him. They gave thanks to him. They said, “The Lord is good. His faithful love to Israel continues forever.” All the people gave a loud shout. They praised the Lord. They were glad because the foundation of the Lord’s temple had been laid.

Nehemiah 12:27

The wall of Jerusalem was set apart to God. For that occasion, the Levites were gathered together from where they lived. They were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate that happy occasion. They celebrated the fact that the wall was being set apart to God. They did it by singing and giving their thanks to him. They celebrated by playing music on cymbals, harps and lyres.

Psalm 100:5

The Lord is good. His faithful love continues forever. It will last for all time to come.

Psalm 106:1

Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever.

Psalm 107:1

Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever.

Psalm 118:1

Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever.

Psalm 150:3

Praise him by blowing trumpets. Praise him with harps and lyres.

Psalm 150:5

Praise him with clashing cymbals. Praise him with clanging cymbals.

Psalm 22:4

Our people of long ago put their trust in you. They trusted in you, and you saved them.

Psalm 81:2

Let the music begin. Play the tambourines. Play sweet music on harps and lyres.

Exodus 29:43

There I will also meet with the people of Israel. My glory will make the place holy.

Isaiah 52:8

Listen! Those on guard duty are shouting out the message. With their own eyes they see the Lord returning to Zion. So they shout for joy.

Jeremiah 32:39

I will give them a single purpose in life. Then, they will always have respect for me. Then all will go well for them. And it will also go well for their children after them.

Jeremiah 33:11

They will be the sounds of joy and gladness. The voices of brides and grooms will fill the streets. And the voices of those who bring thank offerings to my house will be heard there. They will say, “ ‘Give thanks to the Lord who rules over all, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever.’ That’s because I will bless this land with great success again. It will be as it was before,” says the Lord.

Acts 4:32

All the believers were agreed in heart and mind. They didn’t claim that anything they had was their own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.

Romans 15:6

Then you can give glory to God with one mind and voice. He is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation 15:8

The temple was filled with smoke that came from the glory and power of God. No one could enter the temple at that time. They had to wait until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.