1 Chronicles 16:6 The Appointment of Levitical Musicians

6 and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

Meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:6

1 Chronicles 16:6 highlights the role of worship leaders in ancient Israel, placing musicians as pivotal in drawing the community into God's presence through instruments. Their service underscores the importance of music and worship as means of connecting with and honoring the divine, enriching the communal spiritual experience.

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 16:6

Psalms 81:3 - Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and when the moon is full, on the day of our Feast; Click to read the verse Psalms 81:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 81:3

Numbers 10:8 - “The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to blow the trumpets. This is to be a lasting ordinance fo... Click to read the verse Numbers 10:8 Click to read the verse Numbers 10:8

1 Chronicles 15:24 - Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah and Eliezer the priests were to blow... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 15:24 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 15:24

2 Chronicles 29:26 - So the Levites stood ready with David’s instruments, and the priests with their trumpets. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 29:26 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 29:26

2 Chronicles 5:12-13 - All the Levites who were musicians—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their sons and relatives—stood on... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 5:12-13

2 Chronicles 13:12 - God is with us; he is our leader. His priests with their trumpets will sound the battle cry aga... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:12 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:12

2 Chronicles 29:26-28 - So the Levites stood ready with David’s instruments, and the priests with their trumpets. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 29:26-28 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 29:26-28