2 Chronicles 20:28
2 Chronicles 20:28 in Multiple Translations
So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of Jehovah.
So they came to Jerusalem with corded instruments and wind-instruments into the house of the Lord.
They entered Jerusalem and went straight to the Temple of the Lord, accompanied by music from harps, lyres, and trumpets.
And they came to Ierusalem with viols and with harpes, and with trumpets, euen vnto the house of the Lord.
And they come in to Jerusalem with psalteries, and with harps, and with trumpets, unto the house of Jehovah.
They came to Jerusalem with stringed instruments, harps, and trumpets to the LORD’s house.
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets to the house of the LORD.
And they came into Jerusalem with psalteries, and harps, and trumpets into the house of the Lord.
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they went to the temple, playing harps and lutes and trumpets.
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2 Chronicles 20:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
בִּ/נְבָלִ֥ים
וּ/בְ/כִנֹּר֖וֹת
וּ/בַ/חֲצֹצְר֑וֹת
אֶל
בֵּ֖ית
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
בִּ/נְבָלִ֥ים
nebel
H5035
bag
Prep | N-mp
וּ/בְ/כִנֹּר֖וֹת
kinnôwr
H3658
lyre
Conj | Prep | N-mp
וּ/בַ/חֲצֹצְר֑וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
trumpet
Conj | Prep | N-fp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 20:28
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
בִּ/נְבָלִ֥ים
nebel
H5035
"bag"
Prep | N-mp
A harp is a musical instrument, and this word is also used to describe a skin-bag for liquids or a vase. It is often translated as a psaltery or viol in the Bible.
Definition: 1) a skin-bag, jar, pitcher 1a) skin-bottle, skin 1b) jar, pitcher (earthen)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bottle, pitcher, psaltery, vessel, viol. See also: 1 Samuel 1:24; Nehemiah 12:27; Psalms 33:2.
וּ/בְ/כִנֹּר֖וֹת
kinnôwr
H3658
"lyre"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
Kinnor is a musical instrument, specifically a lyre or harp. It is used to make music and is mentioned in the Bible as a instrument used by musicians.
Definition: lyre, harp
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Genesis 4:21; Job 21:12; Psalms 33:2.
וּ/בַ/חֲצֹצְר֑וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
"trumpet"
Conj | Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for trumpet, which made a quavering note, is used in the Bible to signal important events. In Numbers 10:2, God tells Moses to make two trumpets to call the community together. Trumpets were also used in battle, as in Joshua 6:4.
Definition: trumpet, clarion
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: trumpet(-er). See also: Numbers 10:2; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 98:6.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 20:28
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 20:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 20:28
Context — The Joyful Return
26On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day.
27Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.
28So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.
29And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. 30Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.Cross References
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| 1 | Revelation 14:2–3 | And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. |
| 2 | Psalms 57:8 | Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 3 | Psalms 92:3 | with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 13:8 | David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 23:5 | 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” |
| 6 | Psalms 149:3 | Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 6:5 | David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals. |
| 8 | Psalms 150:3–5 | Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 25:6 | All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. |
2 Chronicles 20:28 Summary
This verse describes a joyful scene where the people of Judah and Jerusalem return to the temple in Jerusalem with musical instruments to give thanks and praise to God for their victory. They recognized that God had fought for them and delivered them from their enemies, and they wanted to express their gratitude through worship. This is similar to what we see in Psalm 100:4-5, where we are encouraged to enter God's gates with thanksgiving and praise. We can learn from this example by making worship and thanksgiving a priority in our own lives, especially when we experience God's blessings and deliverance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments were used in the worship service described in 2 Chronicles 20:28?
The instruments used were harps, lyres, and trumpets, which were common instruments used in Jewish worship, as seen in Psalm 150:3-5 and 1 Chronicles 13:8.
Why did the people go to the house of the Lord after their victory?
The people went to the house of the Lord to give thanks and praise to God for their victory, as they recognized that it was the Lord who had fought for them, as stated in 2 Chronicles 20:15 and Exodus 14:14.
What is the significance of the house of the Lord in this context?
The house of the Lord refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites, as seen in 1 Kings 8:10-11 and 2 Chronicles 7:1-3.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles 20?
This verse is a culmination of the events described in 2 Chronicles 20, where God delivers the Israelites from their enemies, and the people respond with worship and thanksgiving, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:26-27 and Psalm 100:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What role does music play in your personal worship and how can you use it to express your gratitude to God?
- How do you respond to God's deliverance and blessings in your life, and what can you learn from the example of the Israelites in 2 Chronicles 20:28?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of giving thanks and praise to God in the midst of victory or triumph, as seen in this verse?
- How does the concept of the 'house of the Lord' relate to your own understanding of a place of worship and communion with God?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 20:28
And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries, and harps, and trumpets,.... The three principal instruments of music used in singing the praises of God; these they played upon as they came to the city,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 20:28
And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
To renew their praises in the court of the temple, the proper and usual place for it.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
2 Chronicles 20:28 And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.Ver. 28. Unto the house of the Lord.] Not to tippling houses and wine taverns, as now-a-days the manner of some is. Non recta in aenopolia se contulerunt. - Lavat.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
(28) With psalteries.—So Vulg. Rather, with harps, guitars, and clarions. (Comp. Psalms 47:5-6, which may be supposed to commemorate this procession to the Temple.)
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:28
28. They came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps — It was one of the most magnificent triumphal enterings into Jerusalem that had ever been witnessed, and it was celebrated accordingly.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 20:28
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How to Rejoice When the Battle's Over by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of giving thanks to God as fervently as we ask for things. The sermon is the final part of a four-part series on battling throu |
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Revelation Overview Pt. 5 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the pouring out of the seven bowls of God's wrath as described in the book of Revelation. The fourth angel pours out his bowl upon the sun, c |
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Principles of Godly Music by Earl Fox | In this sermon, Brother Denny discusses the different components of music and how they relate to the different parts of man. He explains that the melody and lyrics of a song appeal |
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The Alarm by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wakefulness in the spiritual life. He starts by discussing the power of praise and how even birds sing with all their migh |
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The Alarum by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wakefulness in the spiritual life. He starts by discussing the power of praise and how even birds sing with all their migh |
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God Is Doing a New Thing - Slovakia Conference 2003 (Slovakian/english) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares stories of miraculous interventions by God in people's lives. He talks about a man who was able to rescue someone stuck in an elevator, and a wo |
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A Message for New York City by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the state of the current generation and their response to the word of God. He mentions the Billy Graham conferences in the 1950s, where man |