1 Chronicles 16:37 bbe — So he made Asaph and his brothers keep their places there before the ark of the agreement of the Lord, to do whatever h…

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"So he made Asaph and his brothers keep their places there before the ark of the agreement of the Lord, to do whatever had to be done before the ark at all times day by day:"

— 1 Chronicles 16:37, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

34

O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

35

And say, Be our saviour, O God of our salvation, and let us come back, and give us salvation from the nations, so that we may give honour to your holy name and have glory in your praise.

36

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, for ever and for ever. And all the people said, So be it; and gave praise to the Lord.

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So he made Asaph and his brothers keep their places there before the ark of the agreement of the Lord, to do whatever had to be done before the ark at all times day by day:

38

And Obed-edom, the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah, with their brothers, sixty-eight of them, to be door-keepers:

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And Zadok the priest, with his brothers the priests, before the House of the Lord in the high place at Gibeon;

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To give burned offerings to the Lord on the altar of burned offerings morning and evening, every day, as it is ordered in the law of the Lord which he gave to Israel;

1 Chronicles 16:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:37 say?
1 Chronicles 16:37 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So he made Asaph and his brothers keep their places there before the ark of the agreement of the Lord, to do whatever had to be done before the ark at all times day by day:”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:37 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 37.
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 16:37.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:37 in?
1 Chronicles 16:37 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 16:37?
1 Chronicles 16:37 reads (BBE): “So he made Asaph and his brothers keep their places there before the ark of the agreement of the Lord, to do whatever had to be done before the ark at all times day by day:” 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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