Scripture Reading

1Chr.22-1Chr.23

1Chr.22-1Chr.23

1Chr.22.1

Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel.

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So David declared, "From now on, this is the site for the worship of GOD; this is the place for Israel's Altar of Burnt Offering."

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Then David said, "The house of the LORD God is to be here, and also the altar of burnt offering for Israel."

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Then David said, "This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel."

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Then David said, "This will be the location for the Temple of the LORD God and the place of the altar for Israel's burnt offerings!"

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And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.

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David ordered all the resident aliens in the land to come together; he sent them to the stone quarries to cut dressed stone to build The Temple of God.

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So David gave orders to assemble the aliens living in Israel, and from among them he appointed stonecutters to prepare dressed stone for building the house of God.

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So David commanded to gather the aliens who were in the land of Israel; and he appointed masons to cut hewn stones to build the house of God.

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So David gave orders to call together the foreigners living in Israel, and he assigned them the task of preparing blocks of stone for building the Temple of God.

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And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;

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He also stockpiled a huge quantity of iron for nails and bracings for the doors of the gates, more bronze than could be weighed,

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He provided a large amount of iron to make nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, and more bronze than could be weighed.

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And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails of the doors of the gates and for the joints, and bronze in abundance beyond measure,

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David provided large amounts of iron for the nails that would be needed for the doors in the gates and for the clamps, and more bronze than they could ever weigh.

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Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

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and cedar logs past counting (the Sidonians and Tyrians shipped in huge loads of cedar logs for David).

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He also provided more cedar logs than could be counted, for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought large numbers of them to David.

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and cedar trees in abundance; for the Sidonians and those from Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

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He also provided innumerable cedar logs, for the men of Tyre and Sidon had brought vast amounts of cedar to David.

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And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.

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David was thinking, "My son Solomon is too young to plan ahead for this. But the sanctuary that is to be built for GOD has to be the greatest, the talk of all the nations; so I'll get the construction materials together." That's why David prepared this huge stockpile of building materials before he died.

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David said, "My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for it." So David made extensive preparations before his death.

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Now David said, "Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all countries. I will now make preparation for it." So David made abundant preparations before his death.

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David said, "My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced, and the Temple of the LORD must be a magnificent structure, famous and glorious throughout the world. So I will begin making preparations for it now." So David collected vast amounts of building materials before his death.

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Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.

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Then he called in Solomon his son and commanded him to build a sanctuary for the GOD of Israel.

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Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

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Then he called for his son Solomon, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

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Then David sent for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a Temple for the LORD, the God of Israel.

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And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:

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David said to Solomon, "I wanted in the worst way to build a sanctuary to honor my GOD.

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David said to Solomon: "My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God.

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And David said to Solomon: "My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house to the name of the LORD my God;

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"I wanted to build a Temple to honor the name of the LORD my God," David told him.

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But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

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But GOD prevented me, saying, "You've killed too many people, fought too many wars. You are not the one to honor me by building a sanctuary--you've been responsible for too much killing, too much bloodshed.

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But this word of the LORD came to me: 'You have shed much blood and have fought many wars. You are not to build a house for my Name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.

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but the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "You have shed much blood and have made great wars; you shall not build a house for My name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in My sight.

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"But the LORD said to me, `You have killed many men in the great battles you have fought. And since you have shed so much blood before me, you will not be the one to build a Temple to honor my name.

1Chr.22.9

Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.

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But you are going to have a son and he will be a quiet and peaceful man, and I will calm his enemies down on all sides. His very name will speak peace--that is, Solomon, which means Peace--and I'll give peace and rest under his rule.

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But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

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Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies all around. His name shall be Solomon, for I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.

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But you will have a son who will experience peace and rest. I will give him peace with his enemies in all the surrounding lands. His name will be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

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He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.

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He will be the one to build a sanctuary in my honor. He'll be my royal adopted son and I'll be his father; and I'll make sure that the authority of his kingdom over Israel lasts forever.'

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He is the one who will build a house for my Name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.'

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He shall build a house for My name, and he shall be My son, and I will be his Father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.'

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He is the one who will build a Temple to honor my name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.'

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Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.

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"So now, son, GOD be with you. GOD-speed as you build the sanctuary for your GOD, the job God has given you.

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"Now, my son, the LORD be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the LORD your God, as he said you would.

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Now, my son, may the LORD be with you; and may you prosper, and build the house of the LORD your God, as He has said to you.

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"Now, my son, may the LORD be with you and give you success as you follow his instructions in building the Temple of the LORD your God.

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Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.

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And may GOD also give you discernment and understanding when he puts you in charge of Israel so that you will rule in reverent obedience under GOD's Revelation.

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May the LORD give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.

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Only may the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.

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And may the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the law of the LORD your God as you rule over Israel.

1Chr.22.13

Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.

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That's what will make you successful, following the directions and doing the things that GOD commanded Moses for Israel. Courage! Take charge! Don't be timid; don't hold back.

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Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

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Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and judgments with which the LORD charged Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and of good courage; do not fear nor be dismayed.

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For if you carefully obey the laws and regulations that the LORD gave to Israel through Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!

1Chr.22.14

Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto.

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Look at this--I've gone to a lot of trouble to stockpile materials for the sanctuary of GOD: 100,000 talents (3,775 tons) of gold, a million talents (37,750 tons) of silver, tons of bronze and iron--too much to weigh--and all this timber and stone. And you're free to add more.

1Chr.22.14

"I have taken great pains to provide for the temple of the LORD a hundred thousand talents of gold, a million talents of silver, quantities of bronze and iron too great to be weighed, and wood and stone. And you may add to them.

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Indeed I have taken much trouble to prepare for the house of the LORD one hundred thousand talents of gold and one million talents of silver, and bronze and iron beyond measure, for it is so abundant. I have prepared timber and stone also, and you may add to them.

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"I have worked hard to provide materials for building the Temple of the LORD--nearly four thousand tons of gold, nearly forty thousand tons of silver, and so much iron and bronze that it cannot be weighed. I have also gathered lumber and stone for the walls, though you may need to add more.

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Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work.

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And workers both plentiful and prepared: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, artisans in

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You have many workmen: stonecutters, masons and carpenters, as well as men skilled in every kind of work

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Moreover there are workmen with you in abundance: woodsmen and stonecutters, and all types of skillful men for every kind of work.

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You have many skilled stonemasons and carpenters and craftsmen of every kind available to you.

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Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.

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gold and silver, bronze and iron. You're all set--get to work! And GOD-speed!"

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in gold and silver, bronze and iron-craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and the LORD be with you."

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Of gold and silver and bronze and iron there is no limit. Arise and begin working, and the LORD be with you."

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They are expert goldsmiths and silversmiths and workers of bronze and iron. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you!"

1Chr.22.17

David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,

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David gave orders to all of Israel's leaders to help his son Solomon,

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Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon.

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David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,

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Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to assist Solomon in this project.

1Chr.22.18

Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.

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saying, "Isn't it obvious that your GOD is present with you; that he has given you peaceful relations with everyone around? My part in this was to put down the enemies, subdue the land to GOD and his people;

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He said to them, "Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has handed the inhabitants of the land over to me, and the land is subject to the LORD and to his people.

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"Is not the LORD your God with you? And has He not given you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land is subdued before the LORD and before His people.

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"The LORD your God is with you," he declared. "He has given you peace with the surrounding nations. He has handed them over to me, and they are now subject to the LORD and his people.

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Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.

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your part is to give yourselves, heart and soul, to praying to your GOD. So get moving--build the sacred house of worship to GOD! Then bring the Chest of the Covenant of GOD and all the holy furnishings for the worship of God into the sanctuary built in honor of GOD."

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Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the LORD your God. Begin to build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the sacred articles belonging to God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD."

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Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God. Therefore arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the LORD."

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Now seek the LORD your God with all your heart. Build the sanctuary of the LORD God so that you can bring the Ark of the LORD's covenant and the holy vessels of God into the Temple built to honor the LORD's name."

1Chr.23.1

So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

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When David got to be an old man, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

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When David was old and full of years, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

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So when David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

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When David was an old man, he appointed his son Solomon to be king over Israel.

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And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

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At the same time he brought together all the leaders of Israel, the priests, and the Levites.

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He also gathered together all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

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And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

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David summoned all the political leaders of Israel, together with the priests and Levites, for the coronation ceremony.

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Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.

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The Levites thirty years and older were counted; the total was 38,000.

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The Levites thirty years old or more were counted, and the total number of men was thirty-eight thousand.

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Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above; and the number of individual males was thirty-eight thousand.

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All the Levites who were thirty years old or older were counted, and the total came to thirty-eight thousand.

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Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges:

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David sorted them into work groups: "24,000 are in charge of administering worship in the sanctuary; 6,000 are officials and judges;

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David said, "Of these, twenty-four thousand are to supervise the work of the temple of the LORD and six thousand are to be officials and judges.

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Of these, twenty-four thousand were to look after the work of the house of the LORD, six thousand were officers and judges,

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Then David said, "Twenty-four thousand of them will supervise the work at the Temple of the LORD. Six thousand are to serve as officials and judges.

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Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.

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4,000 are security guards; and 4,000 are to serve in the orchestra, praising GOD with instruments that I have provided for praise."

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Four thousand are to be gatekeepers and four thousand are to praise the LORD with the musical instruments I have provided for that purpose."

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four thousand were gatekeepers, and four thousand praised the LORD with musical instruments, "which I made," said David, "for giving praise."

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Four thousand will work as gatekeepers, and another four thousand will praise the LORD with the musical instruments I have made."

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And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

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David then divided the Levites into groupings named after the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

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David divided the Levites into groups corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Merari.

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Also David separated them into divisions among the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

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Then David divided the Levites into divisions named after the clans descended from the three sons of Levi--Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

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Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.

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The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.

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Belonging to the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.

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Of the Gershonites: Laadan and Shimei.

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The Gershonite family units were defined by their lines of descent from Libni and Shimei, the sons of Gershon.

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The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.

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The three sons of Ladan: Jehiel, Zetham, and Joel.

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The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham and Joel-three in all.

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The sons of Laadan: the first Jehiel, then Zetham and Joel--three in all.

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Three of the descendants of Libni were Jehiel (the family leader), Zetham, and Joel.

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The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the chief of the fathers of Laadan.

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The three sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran, all heads of the families of Ladan.

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The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel and Haran-three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.

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The sons of Shimei: Shelomith, Haziel, and Haran--three in all. These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Laadan.

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These were the leaders of the family of Libni. Three of the descendants of Shimei were Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran.

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And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.

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The four sons of Shimei: Jahath, Ziza, Jeush, and Beriah.

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And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Ziza, Jeush and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei-four in all.

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And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the four sons of Shimei.

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Four other descendants of Shimei were Jahath, Ziza, Jeush, and Beriah.

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And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's house.

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Jahath came first, followed by Ziza. Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons so they were counted as one family with one task.

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Jahath was the first and Ziza the second, but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons; so they were counted as one family with one assignment.

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Jahath was the first and Zizah the second. But Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons; therefore they were assigned as one father's house.

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Jahath was the family leader, and Ziza was next. Jeush and Beriah were counted as a single family because neither had many sons.

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The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

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The four sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

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The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel-four in all.

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The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel--four in all.

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The descendants of Kohath included Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

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The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.

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The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was especially ordained to work in the Holy of Holies, to burn incense before GOD, to serve God and bless his Name always. This was a permanent appointment for Aaron and his sons.

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The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart, he and his descendants forever, to consecrate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices before the LORD, to minister before him and to pronounce blessings in his name forever.

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The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses; and Aaron was set apart, he and his sons forever, that he should sanctify the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister to Him, and to give the blessing in His name forever.

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The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart to dedicate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices in the LORD's presence, to serve the LORD, and to pronounce blessings in his name forever.

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Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.

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Moses and his sons were counted in the tribe of Levi.

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The sons of Moses the man of God were counted as part of the tribe of Levi.

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Now the sons of Moses the man of God were reckoned to the tribe of Levi.

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As for Moses, the man of God, his sons were included with the tribe of Levi.

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The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.

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The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.

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The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.

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The sons of Moses were Gershon and Eliezer.

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The sons of Moses were Gershom and Eliezer.

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Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.

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Shubael was the first son of Gershom.

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The descendants of Gershom: Shubael was the first.

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Of the sons of Gershon, Shebuel was the first.

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The descendants of Gershom included Shebuel, the family leader.

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And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.

1Chr.23.17

Rehabiah was the first and only son of Eliezer; but though Eliezer had no other sons, Rehabiah had many sons.

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The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.

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Of the descendants of Eliezer, Rehabiah was the first. And Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.

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Eliezer had only one son, Rehabiah, the family leader. Rehabiah had numerous descendants.

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Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.

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Shelomith was the first son of Izhar.

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The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.

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Of the sons of Izhar, Shelomith was the first.

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The descendants of Izhar included Shelomith, the family leader.

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Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

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Hebron had four sons: Jeriah, Amariah, Jahaziel, and Jekameam.

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The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third and Jekameam the fourth.

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Of the sons of Hebron, Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

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The descendants of Hebron included Jeriah (the family leader), Amariah (the second), Jahaziel (the third), and Jekameam (the fourth).

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Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah the first, and Jesiah the second.

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Uzziel had two sons: Micah and Isshiah.

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The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first and Isshiah the second.

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Of the sons of Uzziel, Michah was the first and Jesshiah the second.

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The descendants of Uzziel included Micah (the family leader) and Isshiah (the second).

1Chr.23.21

The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.

1Chr.23.21

The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.

1Chr.23.21

The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.

1Chr.23.21

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish.

1Chr.23.21

The descendants of Merari included Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish.

1Chr.23.22

And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them.

1Chr.23.22

Eleazar died without any sons, only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married the daughters.

1Chr.23.22

Eleazar died without having sons: he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.

1Chr.23.22

And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but only daughters; and their brethren, the sons of Kish, took them as wives.

1Chr.23.22

Eleazar died with no sons, only daughters. His daughters married their cousins, the sons of Kish.

1Chr.23.23

The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.

1Chr.23.23

Mushi had three sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.

1Chr.23.23

The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth-three in all.

1Chr.23.23

The sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth--three in all.

1Chr.23.23

The three sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.

1Chr.23.24

These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.

1Chr.23.24

These are the sons of Levi twenty years and older, divided up according to families and heads of families and listed in the work groups that took care of the worship in the sanctuary of GOD.

1Chr.23.24

These were the descendants of Levi by their families-the heads of families as they were registered under their names and counted individually, that is, the workers twenty years old or more who served in the temple of the LORD.

1Chr.23.24

These were the sons of Levi by their fathers' houses--the heads of the fathers' houses as they were counted individually by the number of their names, who did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and above.

1Chr.23.24

These were the descendants of Levi by clans, the leaders of their family groups, registered carefully by name. Each had to be twenty years old or older to qualify for service in the house of the LORD.

1Chr.23.25

For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:

1Chr.23.25

David said, "Now that the GOD of Israel has given rest to his people and made Jerusalem his permanent home,

1Chr.23.25

For David had said, "Since the LORD, the God of Israel, has granted rest to his people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever,

1Chr.23.25

For David said, "The LORD God of Israel has given rest to His people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem forever";

1Chr.23.25

For David said, "The LORD, the God of Israel, has given us peace, and he will always live in Jerusalem.

1Chr.23.26

And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.

1Chr.23.26

the Levites no longer have to carry the Tabernacle and all the furniture required for the work of worship."

1Chr.23.26

the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles used in its service."

1Chr.23.26

and also to the Levites, "They shall no longer carry the tabernacle, or any of the articles for its service."

1Chr.23.26

Now the Levites will no longer need to carry the Tabernacle and its utensils from place to place."

1Chr.23.27

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

1Chr.23.27

These last words of David referred only to Levites twenty years old and above.

1Chr.23.27

According to the last instructions of David, the Levites were counted from those twenty years old or more.

1Chr.23.27

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above;

1Chr.23.27

It was according to David's final instructions that all the Levites twenty years old or older were registered for service.

1Chr.23.28

Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;

1Chr.23.28

From now on the assigned work of the Levites was to assist Aaron's sons in the work of worship in GOD's house: maintain courtyards and closets, keep the furniture and utensils of worship clean, take care of any extra work needed in the work of worship,

1Chr.23.28

The duty of the Levites was to help Aaron's descendants in the service of the temple of the LORD: to be in charge of the courtyards, the side rooms, the purification of all sacred things and the performance of other duties at the house of God.

1Chr.23.28

because their duty was to help the sons of Aaron in the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts and in the chambers, in the purifying of all holy things and the work of the service of the house of God,

1Chr.23.28

The work of the Levites was to assist the priests, the descendants of Aaron, as they served at the house of the LORD. They also took care of the courtyards and side rooms, helped perform the ceremonies of purification, and served in many other ways in the house of God.

1Chr.23.29

Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for that which is baked in the pan, and for that which is fried, and for all manner of measure and size;

1Chr.23.29

and provide bread for the table and flour for the Meal Offerings and the unraised wafers--all baking and mixing, all measuring and weighing.

1Chr.23.29

They were in charge of the bread set out on the table, the flour for the grain offerings, the unleavened wafers, the baking and the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.

1Chr.23.29

both with the showbread and the fine flour for the grain offering, with the unleavened cakes and what is baked in the pan, with what is mixed and with all kinds of measures and sizes;

1Chr.23.29

They were in charge of the sacred bread that was set out on the table, the choice flour for the grain offerings, the wafers made without yeast, the cakes cooked in olive oil, and the other mixed breads. They were also responsible to check all the weights and measures.

1Chr.23.30

And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

1Chr.23.30

Also they were to be present for morning prayers, thanking and praising GOD, for evening prayers,

1Chr.23.30

They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD. They were to do the same in the evening

1Chr.23.30

to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening;

1Chr.23.30

And each morning and evening they stood before the LORD to sing songs of thanks and praise to him.

1Chr.23.31

And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the order commanded unto them, continually before the LORD:

1Chr.23.31

and at the service of Whole-Burnt-Offerings to GOD on Sabbath, at New Moons, and at all festivals. They were on regular duty to serve GOD according to their assignment and the required number.

1Chr.23.31

and whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on Sabbaths and at New Moon festivals and at appointed feasts. They were to serve before the LORD regularly in the proper number and in the way prescribed for them.

1Chr.23.31

and at every presentation of a burnt offering to the LORD on the Sabbaths and on the New Moons and on the set feasts, by number according to the ordinance governing them, regularly before the LORD;

1Chr.23.31

They assisted with the burnt offerings that were presented to the LORD on Sabbath days, at new moon celebrations, and at all the appointed festivals. The proper number of Levites served in the LORD's presence at all times, following all the procedures they had been given.

1Chr.23.32

And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of the LORD.

1Chr.23.32

In short, the Levites, with the sons of Aaron as their companions in the ministry of holy worship, were responsible for everything that had to do with worship: the place and times and ordering of worship.

1Chr.23.32

And so the Levites carried out their responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting, for the Holy Place and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the temple of the LORD.

1Chr.23.32

and that they should attend to the needs of the tabernacle of meeting, the needs of the holy place, and the needs of the sons of Aaron their brethren in the work of the house of the LORD.

1Chr.23.32

And so, under the supervision of the priests, the Levites watched over the Tabernacle and the Temple and faithfully carried out their duties of service at the house of the LORD.