1 Chronicles 6:31

The Temple Musicians

31 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark came to rest there.

1 Chronicles 6:31 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
31 And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest.
English Standard Version (ESV)
31 These are the men whom David put in charge of the service of song in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there.
New Living Translation (NLT)
31 David assigned the following men to lead the music at the house of the LORD after the Ark was placed there.
The Message Bible (MSG)
31 These are the persons David appointed to lead the singing in the house of God after the Chest was placed there.
American Standard Version (ASV)
31 And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of Jehovah, after that the ark had rest.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
31 David put men in charge of the music in the LORD's temple after the ark was placed there permanently.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
31 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the Lord's temple after the ark came to rest there.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
31 Here are the Levites David put in charge of the music in the house of the Lord. He did it after the ark was placed there.

1 Chronicles 6:31 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 6:31

And these are they
Who follow; the account of whom begins ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 ) ,

whom David set over the service of the song in the house of the Lord:
whom he appointed chief musicians, and masters of the chorus, to manage and conduct that part of divine service in the sanctuary, singing the praises of God, both with vocal and instrumental music:

after the ark had rest;
which was when it was brought from the house of Obededom to the city of David, and was placed in a tabernacle he provided for it, ( 2 Samuel 6:12-17 ) , where it remained until the temple was built, when and which was the only time it was removed, whereas before it had been removed from place to place, and so till now had no rest; though some understand this of the ceasing or silence of the oracle over the ark, which was neither consulted by Solomon and his successors, nor any of the high priests afterwards F7.


FOOTNOTES:

F7 Vid. Marsham. Canon. Chron. Setul. 14. p. 365.

1 Chronicles 6:31 In-Context

29 The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son and Asaiah his son.
31 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark came to rest there.
32 They ministered with music before the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem. They performed their duties according to the regulations laid down for them.
33 Here are the men who served, together with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman, the musician, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 25:1; 2 Chronicles 29:25-26; Nehemiah 12:45
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 9:33; 1 Chronicles 15:19; Ezra 3:10; Psalms 68:25
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