1 Chronicles 13:8 cpdv — Now David and all of Israel were playing before God, with all of their ability, in songs, and with harps, and psalterie…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now David and all of Israel were playing before God, with all of their ability, in songs, and with harps, and psalteries, and timbrels, and cymbals, and trumpets. "

— 1 Chronicles 13:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

5

Therefore, David gathered all of Israel, from Shihor of Egypt even to the entrance of Hamath, so as to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.

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And David ascended with all the men of Israel to the hill of Kiriath-jearim, which is in Judah, so that he might bring from there the ark of the Lord God, sitting upon the Cherubim, where his name is invoked.

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And they placed the ark of God upon a new cart from the house of Abinadab. Then Uzzah and his brother drove the cart.

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Now David and all of Israel were playing before God, with all of their ability, in songs, and with harps, and psalteries, and timbrels, and cymbals, and trumpets.

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And when they had arrived at the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out his hand, so that he might support the ark. For indeed, the ox being wanton had caused it to incline a little.

10

And so the Lord became angry against Uzzah. And he struck him down because he had touched the ark. And he died there before the Lord.

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And David was greatly saddened because the Lord had divided Uzzah. And he called that place ‘the Division of Uzzah,’ even to the present day.

1 Chronicles 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 13:8 say?
1 Chronicles 13:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now David and all of Israel were playing before God, with all of their ability, in songs, and with harps, and psalteries, and timbrels, and cymbals, and trumpets. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 13:8 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 13:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 8.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 13:8.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 13:8 in?
1 Chronicles 13:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 13:8?
1 Chronicles 13:8 reads (CPDV): “Now David and all of Israel were playing before God, with all of their ability, in songs, and with harps, and psalteries, and timbrels, and cymbals, and trumpets. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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