Verse 1

1 Chronicles 15:1

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1 David now built several buildings for himself in the City of David. He also prepared a place for the Ark of God (Elohim) and set up a special tent for it.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יַּֽעַשׂ ל֥/וֹ בָתִּ֖ים בְּ/עִ֣יר דָּוִ֑יד וַ/יָּ֤כֶן מָקוֹם֙ לַֽ/אֲר֣וֹן הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים וַ/יֶּט ל֖/וֹ אֹֽהֶל

English Translation

And he made houses for him in the city of David and prepared a place for the Ark of God and he pitched for it a tent.

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Chapter 15 Context

1 David now built several buildings for himself in the City of David. He also prepared a place for the...

2 Then he commanded, “No one except the Levites may carry the Ark of God (Elohim). The LORD has chosen... Focus ↗

3 Then David summoned all Israel to Jerusalem to bring the Ark of the LORD to the place he had prepare... Focus ↗

4 This is the number of the descendants of Aaron (the priests) and the Levites who were called togethe... Focus ↗

5 From the clan of Kohath, 120, with Uriel as their leader. Focus ↗

6 From the clan of Merari, 220, with Asaiah as their leader. Focus ↗

7 From the clan of Gershon, 130, with Joel as their leader. Focus ↗

8 From the descendants of Elizaphan, 200, with Shemaiah as their leader. Focus ↗

9 From the descendants of Hebron, 80, with Eliel as their leader. Focus ↗

10 From the descendants of Uzziel, 112, with Amminadab as their leader. Focus ↗

11 Then David summoned the priests, Zadok and Abiathar, and these Levite leaders: Uriel, Asaiah, Joel,... Focus ↗

12 He said to them, “You are the leaders of the Levite families. You must purify yourselves and all you... Focus ↗

13 Because you Levites did not carry the Ark the first time, the anger of the LORD our God (Elohim) bur... Focus ↗

14 So the priests and the Levites purified themselves in order to bring the Ark of the LORD, the God (E... Focus ↗

15 Then the Levites carried the Ark of God (Elohim) on their shoulders with its carrying poles, just as... Focus ↗

16 David also ordered the Levite leaders to appoint a choir of Levites who were singers and musicians t... Focus ↗

17 So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel along with his fellow Levites: Asaph son of Berekiah, and... Focus ↗

18 The following men were chosen as their assistants: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, El... Focus ↗

19 The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were chosen to sound the bronze cymbals. Focus ↗

20 Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were chosen to play the ha... Focus ↗

21 Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were chosen to play the lyres. Focus ↗

22 Kenaniah, the head Levite, was chosen as the choir leader because of his skill. Focus ↗

23 Berekiah and Elkanah were chosen to guard the Ark. Focus ↗

24 Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer — all of whom were priests —... Focus ↗

25 Then David and the elders of Israel and the generals of the army went to the house of Obed-edom to b... Focus ↗

26 And because God (Elohim) was clearly helping the Levites as they carried the Ark of the LORD’s Coven... Focus ↗

27 David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who carried the Ark, and also the... Focus ↗

28 So all Israel brought up the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant with shouts of joy, the blowing of rams’ hor... Focus ↗

29 But as the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looke... Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Chronicles
Chapter: Chapter 15 (29 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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