2 Chronicles 29:26
2 Chronicles 29:26 in Multiple Translations
The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
So the Levites took their places with David's instruments, and the priests with their horns.
The Levites stood with the musical instruments provided by David, with the priests holding their trumpets.
And the Leuites stood with the instruments of Dauid, and the Priests with the trumpets.
and the Levites stand with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
The Levites stood with David’s instruments, and the priests with the trumpets.
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
And the Levites stood, with the instruments of David, and the priests with trumpets.
So the descendants of Levi went and stood in the temple, ready to play the musical instruments that King David had given to them. And the priests were ready to blow their trumpets.
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2 Chronicles 29:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּֽעַמְד֤וּ
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
בִּ/כְלֵ֣י
דָוִ֔יד
וְ/הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
בַּ/חֲצֹצְרֽוֹת
וַ/יַּֽעַמְד֤וּ
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
בִּ/כְלֵ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
Prep | N-mp
דָוִ֔יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
וְ/הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Conj | Art | N-mp
בַּ/חֲצֹצְרֽוֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
trumpet
Prep | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 29:26
וַ/יַּֽעַמְד֤וּ
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
בִּ/כְלֵ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
Prep | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
דָוִ֔יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
וְ/הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Conj | 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.
בַּ/חֲצֹצְרֽוֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
"trumpet"
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 29:26
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- 2 Chronicles 29:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 29:26
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:26
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:26
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 29:26
Context — Hezekiah Restores Temple Worship
24And the priests slaughtered the goats and put their blood on the altar for a sin offering, to make atonement for all Israel, because the king had ordered the burnt offering and the sin offering for all Israel.
25Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets.
26The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
27And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. 28The whole assembly was worshiping, the singers were singing, and the trumpeters were playing. All this continued until the burnt offering was completed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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.” |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 15:24 | Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. |
| 3 | Amos 6:5 | You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments. |
| 4 | Numbers 10:10 | And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.” |
| 5 | Numbers 10:8 | The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come. |
| 6 | Psalms 98:5–6 | Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 16:6 | and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. |
| 8 | Psalms 81:3 | Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast. |
| 9 | Joshua 6:4–9 | Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city. ” So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.” And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.” After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns before the LORD advanced and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. While the horns continued to sound, the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard followed the ark. |
| 10 | 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. |
2 Chronicles 29:26 Summary
This verse, 2 Chronicles 29:26, shows us how the Levites and priests worked together to worship God in the way that King David had instructed, using the instruments he had provided. It reminds us that our worship should be based on God's commands and examples from Scripture, like those found in Psalms 100:1-5 and Colossians 3:16. By following these principles, we can offer true and pleasing worship to God, just as the Israelites did under King Hezekiah's leadership. This verse encourages us to seek a deeper understanding of God's desires for our worship and to strive to honor Him in all that we do, as seen in John 4:23-24.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Levites standing with the instruments of David in 2 Chronicles 29:26?
The Levites standing with the instruments of David signifies their return to the proper order of worship as instructed by King David, highlighting the importance of following God's commands as seen in 1 Chronicles 15:16 and 1 Chronicles 16:4-6.
Why are the priests mentioned separately with the trumpets in this verse?
The priests are mentioned separately with the trumpets to emphasize their distinct role in worship, which includes blowing the trumpets to signal the start of worship and sacrifices, as seen in Numbers 10:1-10 and 1 Chronicles 15:24.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles 29?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of King Hezekiah's restoration of true worship in Judah, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:1-36, and it highlights the importance of proper worship and the role of the Levites and priests in that worship, in line with God's commands in Deuteronomy 12:10-11 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
What can we learn from the specific mention of 'the instruments of David' in this verse?
The mention of 'the instruments of David' teaches us about the value of tradition and heritage in worship, as well as the importance of following the examples of godly leaders like David, who sought to honor God through music and worship, as expressed in Psalms 33:2-3 and Amos 6:5.
Reflection Questions
- How can I, like the Levites, rediscover and apply the timeless principles of worship found in Scripture to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like King Hezekiah, seek to restore true worship in my own community or family, and what role can I play in leading others in worship?
- What are some modern 'instruments of David' that we can use to express our worship and praise to God, and how can we ensure that our worship is pleasing to Him?
- How does the distinction between the roles of the Levites and priests in this verse inform my understanding of the different ways that God calls people to serve Him, and how can I discern my own role in serving God?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:26
And the Levites stood with the instruments of David,.... Which were invented, directed, and ordered to be used by him, and are the same as in the preceding verse: and the priests with the trumpets;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 29:26
And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:26
2 Chronicles 29:26 And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.Ver. 26. With instruments of David,] i.e., Appointed by David, not without God’ s Holy Spirit.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:26
(26) The instruments of David.—See on 1 Chronicles 23:5. The writer’s interest in the musical portion of the Temple ritual receives one more illustration in these verses.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:26
26. with the instruments] LXX. ἐνὀργάνοις. Cp. 1 Chronicles 23:5.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 29:26
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Israel's Communication by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges faced by the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He emphasizes that the Israelites were not skille |