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2 Chronicles 5:12

2 Chronicles 5:12 in Multiple Translations

all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.

Also the Levites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)

also the Levites who were the singers, all of them, even Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and their brethren, arrayed in fine linen, with cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets);

And the Levites who made the music, all of them, Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and brothers, robed in fair linen, were in their places with their brass and corded instruments at the east side of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests blowing horns;)

All the Levites who were singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar. They were dressed in fine linen, striking cymbals, playing harps and lyres, and accompanied by one hundred and twenty priests sounding trumpets.

And the Leuites the singers of all sortes, as of Asaph, of Heman, of Ieduthun, and of their sonnes and of their brethren, being clad in fine linen, stoode with cymbales, and with violes and harpes at the East ende of the altar, and with them an hundreth and twentie Priestes blowing with trumpets:

and the Levites, the singers, to all of them, to Asaph, to Heman, to Jeduthun, and to their sons, and to their brethren, clothed in white linen, with cymbals, and with psalteries, and harps, are standing on the east of the altar, and with them priests, to a hundred and twenty, blowing with trumpets —

also the Levites who were the singers, all of them, even Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and their brothers, arrayed in fine linen, with cymbals and stringed instruments and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them one hundred twenty priests sounding with trumpets);

Also the Levites who were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren; being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)

Both the Levites and the singing men, that is, both they that were under Asaph, and they that were under Heman, and they that were under Idithun, with their sons, and their brethren, clothed with fine linen, sounded with cymbals, and psalteries, and harps, standing on the east side of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests, sounding with trumpets.

All the descendants of Levi who were musicians—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, their sons and their other relatives—stood on the east side of the altar. They were wearing linen clothes, and they were playing cymbals, harps, and lyres. There were 120 other priests who were blowing trumpets.

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2 Chronicles 5:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֣ם הַ/מְשֹׁרֲרִ֣ים לְ/כֻלָּ֡/ם לְ/אָסָ֡ף לְ/הֵימָ֣ן לִֽ֠/ידֻתוּן וְ/לִ/בְנֵי/הֶ֨ם וְ/לַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֜ם מְלֻבָּשִׁ֣ים בּ֗וּץ בִּ/מְצִלְתַּ֨יִם֙ וּ/בִ/נְבָלִ֣ים וְ/כִנֹּר֔וֹת עֹמְדִ֖ים מִזְרָ֣ח לַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֤ם כֹּֽהֲנִים֙ לְ/מֵאָ֣ה וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֔ים מחצררים מַחְצְרִ֖ים בַּ/חֲצֹֽצְרֽוֹת
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֣ם Lêvîyîy H3881 Levi Conj | Art | Ngmpa
הַ/מְשֹׁרֲרִ֣ים shîyr H7891 to sing Art | V-o
לְ/כֻלָּ֡/ם kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms | Suff
לְ/אָסָ֡ף ʼÂçâph H623 Asaph Prep | N-proper
לְ/הֵימָ֣ן Hêymân H1968 Heman Prep | N-proper
לִֽ֠/ידֻתוּן Yᵉdûwthûwn H3038 Jeduthun Prep | N-proper
וְ/לִ/בְנֵי/הֶ֨ם bên H1121 son Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
וְ/לַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֜ם ʼâch H251 brother Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
מְלֻבָּשִׁ֣ים lâbash H3847 to clothe V-Pual-Inf-c
בּ֗וּץ bûwts H948 fine linen N-ms
בִּ/מְצִלְתַּ֨יִם֙ mᵉtsêleth H4700 cymbal Prep | N-fd
וּ/בִ/נְבָלִ֣ים nebel H5035 bag Conj | Prep | N-mp
וְ/כִנֹּר֔וֹת kinnôwr H3658 lyre Conj | N-mp
עֹמְדִ֖ים ʻâmad H5975 to stand V-Qal
מִזְרָ֣ח mizrâch H4217 east N-ms
לַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ mizbêach H4196 altar Prep | N-ms
וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֤ם ʻim H5973 with Conj | Prep | Suff
כֹּֽהֲנִים֙ kôhên H3548 priest N-mp
לְ/מֵאָ֣ה mêʼâh H3967 hundred Prep | Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֔ים ʻesrîym H6242 twenty Conj | Adj
מחצררים châtsar H2690 to blow V-Hiphil
מַחְצְרִ֖ים châtsar H2690 to blow V-Hiphil
בַּ/חֲצֹֽצְרֽוֹת chătsôtsᵉrâh H2689 trumpet Prep | N-fp
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וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֣ם Lêvîyîy H3881 "Levi" Conj | 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.
הַ/מְשֹׁרֲרִ֣ים shîyr H7891 "to sing" Art | V-o
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
לְ/כֻלָּ֡/ם kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
לְ/אָסָ֡ף ʼÂçâph H623 "Asaph" Prep | N-proper
Asaph means gatherer, the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and the father of Hezekiah's secretary. He is mentioned in Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 26:1. Asaph was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.24; son of: Korah (H7141I); brother of: Assir (H0617) and Elkanah (H0511); father of: Assir (H0617H) and Kore (H6981); also called Abiasaph at Exo.6.24; Asaph at 1Ch.26.1; Another name of ev.ya.saph (אֶבְיָסָף, אֲבִיאָסָף "Ebiasaph" H0043) § Asaph = "gatherer" 1) the father of Hezekiah's secretary 2) a son of Berechiah, chief Levite musician under David 3) a Persian officer over the royal forest
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asaph. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; Ezra 3:10; Psalms 50:1.
לְ/הֵימָ֣ן Hêymân H1968 "Heman" Prep | N-proper
Heman was the name of at least two Israelites, including a man from the tribe of Levi who lived during the United Monarchy. He was the son of Joel and father of many sons. The KJV translates his name as 'Heman'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.33; son of: Joel (H3100); father of: Bukkiah (H1232), Mattaniah (H4983H), Uzziel (H5816J), Shebuel (H7619H), Jerimoth (H3406L), Hananiah (H2608P), Hanani (H2607H), Eliathah (H0448), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Mallothi (H4413), Hothir (H1956), Mahazioth (H4238), Jehuel (H3171K), Shimei (H8096P) § Heman = "faithful" 1) a wise man to whom Solomon was compared 2) son of Joel, grandson of Samuel, and a Levitical singer and author of PS 88 3) a seer
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Heman. See also: 1 Kings 5:11; 1 Chronicles 25:1; Psalms 88:1.
לִֽ֠/ידֻתוּן Yᵉdûwthûwn H3038 "Jeduthun" Prep | N-proper
Jeduthun was a Levite and the chief of a temple choir, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16 and Psalms 39, 62, and 77. His name means 'praising' and his descendants formed a perpetual temple choir.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; father of: Galal (H1559H) § Jeduthun = "praising" a Levite of the family of Merari and the chief of one of the 3 choirs of the temple whose descendants also formed one of the perpetual temple choirs; he is named at the beginning of 3 Psalms (Ps 39:1; 62:1; 77: either as the composer or the recipient of those Psalms but most likely as the leader of the choir by which those Psalms were to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jeduthun. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:16; 2 Chronicles 5:12; Psalms 39:1.
וְ/לִ/בְנֵי/הֶ֨ם bên H1121 "son" Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וְ/לַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֜ם ʼâch H251 "brother" Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
מְלֻבָּשִׁ֣ים lâbash H3847 "to clothe" V-Pual-Inf-c
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
בּ֗וּץ bûwts H948 "fine linen" N-ms
Fine linen, likely cotton, made in Egypt and highly valued. In the Bible, it's used to describe luxurious clothing. The Israelites used it to make priestly garments.
Definition: byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: fine (white) linen. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:21; 2 Chronicles 5:12; Ezekiel 27:16.
בִּ/מְצִלְתַּ֨יִם֙ mᵉtsêleth H4700 "cymbal" Prep | N-fd
Metselt refers to cymbals, specifically double tinklers used to make music in biblical times.
Definition: cymbals
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: cymbals. See also: 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 25:1; Nehemiah 12:27.
וּ/בִ/נְבָלִ֣ים nebel H5035 "bag" Conj | 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.
וְ/כִנֹּר֔וֹת kinnôwr H3658 "lyre" Conj | 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.
עֹמְדִ֖ים ʻâmad H5975 "to stand" V-Qal
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.
מִזְרָ֣ח mizrâch H4217 "east" N-ms
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
לַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ mizbêach H4196 "altar" Prep | N-ms
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
וְ/עִמָּ/הֶ֤ם ʻim H5973 "with" Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
כֹּֽהֲנִים֙ kôhên H3548 "priest" 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.
לְ/מֵאָ֣ה mêʼâh H3967 "hundred" Prep | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֔ים ʻesrîym H6242 "twenty" Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
מחצררים châtsar H2690 "to blow" V-Hiphil
To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.
Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.
מַחְצְרִ֖ים châtsar H2690 "to blow" V-Hiphil
To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.
Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.
בַּ/חֲצֹֽצְרֽוֹת 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 5:12

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1 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.
2 Psalms 68:25 The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.
3 1 Chronicles 6:39 Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
4 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.
5 2 Chronicles 29:25 Hezekiah 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.
6 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.”
7 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.
8 1 Chronicles 6:33 These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
9 Psalms 62:1 In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.
10 Psalms 50:1 The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.

2 Chronicles 5:12 Summary

[This verse describes a beautiful scene of worship and praise in the temple, where the Levitical singers and priests came together to honor the Lord with music and song, dressed in fine linen and playing various instruments, as a symbol of their purity and holiness before the Lord. The use of trumpets, cymbals, and lyres added to the joyful noise of worship, proclaiming the glory and majesty of God, much like the worship described in Psalm 100:1-5. As we read this verse, we are reminded of the importance of worship and praise in our own lives, and how we can use our gifts and talents to serve and honor the Lord, just as the Levitical singers did. By joining together with others in worship, we can create a unified and joyful sound of praise to the Lord, as seen in Revelation 19:1-10.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the Levitical singers dressed in fine linen?

The Levitical singers were dressed in fine linen as a symbol of purity and holiness, reflecting their role in worship and ministry before the Lord, as seen in Exodus 28:2-5 where the priests were also dressed in fine linen for their ministry.

What is the significance of the 120 priests sounding trumpets?

The 120 priests sounding trumpets added to the joyful noise of worship, proclaiming the glory and majesty of God, much like the trumpets used in Numbers 10:1-10 to signal the movement of the Israelites and to call them to worship.

Who were Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun?

Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun were prominent Levitical singers and musicians in Israel, appointed by King David to lead the musical worship in the tabernacle, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:31-48 and 1 Chronicles 15:16-24.

What was the purpose of the Levitical singers standing on the east side of the altar?

The Levitical singers stood on the east side of the altar to lead the worship and to facilitate the priests and the people in their praise and adoration of the Lord, as the east side was a place of prominence and significance in the temple layout, as seen in Ezekiel 43:1-5.

Reflection Questions

  1. What role do music and singing play in my personal worship and how can I use them to express my praise and adoration to the Lord?
  2. How can I, like the Levitical singers, use my gifts and talents to serve and honor the Lord in my daily life?
  3. In what ways can I join with others in worship, as the trumpeters and singers did in this verse, to create a unified and joyful sound of praise to the Lord?
  4. What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of reverence and awe in my worship, as the priests and Levites did in this passage, and how can I apply that to my daily life?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 5:12

[See comments on 2 Chronicles 5:1].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 5:12

Also the Levites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:12

2 Chronicles 5:12 Also the Levites [which were] the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, [being] arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)Ver. 12. Being arrayed in white linen.] Which might remind them of that innoceney and integrity required of them.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:12

(12) All of them of Asaph . . . brethren.—Heb., to all of them, to Asaph, to Heman, &c., &c., and to their sons, and to their brethren. This use of the particle le (to, for) is characteristic of the chronicler, whose style in these verses stands in marked contrast with the former part of the chapter. As to the Levitical guilds of musicians, comp. 1 Chronicles 25:1-7; 1 Chronicles 15:16, seq.Arrayed in white linen.—1 Chronicles 15:27. Having cymbals and psalteries and harps.—With cymbals and nebels and kinnors (harps and lutes, or guitars). (See 1 Chronicles 15:28.) Stood at the east end of the altar.—Were standing east of the altar.And with them . . . trumpets.—And with them priests, to a hundred and twenty, were trumpeting with trumpets. (See 1 Chronicles 15:24.) An hundred and twenty.—Thus five to each of the twenty-four classes of the priests. The mark of parenthesis should be cancelled.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:12

Verse 12. A hundred and twenty priests] Cymbals, psalteries, and harps, of any kind, in union with a hundred and twenty trumpets or horns, could not produce much harmony; as to melody, that must have been impossible, as the noise was too great.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 5:12

12. of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons] R.V. even Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons. Cp. 1 Chronicles 25:1-7. being arrayed in white linen] R.V. arrayed in fine linen. psalteries … harps] See 1 Chronicles 13:8, notes. at the east end of the altar] Looking westward, facing the Holy of Holies. To face the East was to turn the back upon the sanctuary; Ezekiel 8:16. trumpets] See 1 Chronicles 15:24, note.

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