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1 Chronicles 16:34-42 The Appointment of Levitical Musicians

34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

35 Cry out, “Save us, O God our Savior;
gather us and deliver us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
that we may glory in your praise.”

36 Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.”

37 David left Asaph and his associates before the ark of the covenant of the Lord to minister there regularly, according to each day’s requirements.

38 He also left Obed-Edom and his sixty-eight associates to minister with them. Obed-Edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were gatekeepers.

39 David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the Lord at the high place in Gibeon

40 to present burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of burnt offering regularly, morning and evening, in accordance with everything written in the Law of the Lord, which he had given Israel.

41 With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord, “for his love endures forever.”

42 Heman and Jeduthun were responsible for the sounding of the trumpets and cymbals and for the playing of the other instruments for sacred song. The sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 16:34-42

Psalms 107:1 - BOOK V Psalms 107–150 Psalm 107 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:1

Genesis 19:16 - When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters ... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16

Psalms 118:1 - Psalm 118 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 118:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 118:1

Psalms 106:1 - Psalm 106 Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:1

Psalms 136:1 - Psalm 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 136:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 136:1

Psalms 100:5 - For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all gener... Click to read the verse Psalms 100:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 100:5

2 Chronicles 5:13 - The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 5:13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 5:13

Jeremiah 33:11 - the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:11

Ezra 3:11 - With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; his love to Israel endures for... Click to read the verse Ezra 3:11 Click to read the verse Ezra 3:11

2 Chronicles 7:6 - The priests took their positions, as did the Levites with the Lord’s musical instruments, which... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:6

2 Chronicles 20:21 - After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him fo... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 20:21 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 20:21

2 Chronicles 7:3 - When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the Lord above the temple, th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:3 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:3

1 Chronicles 16:8 - Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 16:8 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 16:8

Nahum 1:7 - The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, Click to read the verse Nahum 1:7 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:7

Psalms 136:1-26 - Psalm 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 136:1-26 Click to read the verse Psalms 136:1-26

1 Chronicles 16:41 - With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give t... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 16:41 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 16:41

Psalms 105:1 - Psalm 105 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has d... Click to read the verse Psalms 105:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 105:1