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They brought the Chest of God and placed it right in the center of the tent that David had pitched for it; then they worshiped by presenting burnt offerings and peace offerings to God.
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When David had completed the offerings of worship, he blessed the people in the name of God.
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Then he passed around to every one there, men and women alike, a loaf of bread, a slice of barbecue, and a raisin cake.
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Then David assigned some of the Levites to the Chest of God to lead worship - to intercede, give thanks, and praise the God of Israel.
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Asaph was in charge; under him were Zechariah, Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, who played the musical instruments. Asaph was on percussion.
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The priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets before the Chest of the Covenant of God at set times through the day.
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That was the day that David inaugurated regular worship of praise to God, led by Asaph and his company.
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Thank God! Call out his Name! Tell the whole world who he is and what he's done!
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Sing to him! Play songs for him! Broadcast all his wonders!
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Revel in his holy Name, God-seekers, be jubilant!