1 Chronicles 15:4 net — David gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:

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"David gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:"

— 1 Chronicles 15:4, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 15 — Context

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David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem David constructed buildings in the City of David; he then prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.

2

Then David said,“Only the Levites may carry the ark of God, for the LORD chose them to carry the ark of the LORD and to serve before him perpetually.”

3

David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark of the LORD up to the place he had prepared for it.

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David gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:

5

From the descendants of Kohath: Uriel the leader and 120 of his relatives.

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From the descendants of Merari: Asaiah the leader and 220 of his relatives.

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From the descendants of Gershom: Joel the leader and 130 of his relatives.

1 Chronicles 15:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 15:4 say?
1 Chronicles 15:4 in the NET Bible reads: “David gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:”
Where is 1 Chronicles 15:4 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 15:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 15, verse 4.
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 15:4.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 15:4 in?
1 Chronicles 15:4 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 15:4?
1 Chronicles 15:4 reads (NET): “David gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:” 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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