1 Chronicles 16:41

41 With them were ¹Heman and Jeduthun, and ²the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to ³give thanks to the LORD, because His lovingkindness is everlasting.

1 Chronicles 16:41 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:41

And with them
That is, with Zadok, and the priests with him at Gibeon:

he left Heman and Jeduthun:
or Ethan, two principal singers:

and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name;
see ( 1 Chronicles 16:18 1 Chronicles 16:20 1 Chronicles 16:21 )

to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever;
to praise him for his benefits, flowing from his grace and mercy continually.

1 Chronicles 16:41 In-Context

39 He left Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place which was at Gibeon,

40 to offer burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offering continually morning and evening, even according to all that is written in the law of the LORD , which He commanded Israel.

41 With them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to the LORD , because His lovingkindness is everlasting.

42 And with them were Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those who should sound aloud, and with instruments for the songs of God, and the sons of Jeduthun for the gate.

43 Then all the people departed each to his house, and David returned to bless his household.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Chronicles 6:33
• 2. 1 Chronicles 25:1-6
• 3. 2 Chronicles 5:13