1 Chronicles 16:4 kjva — And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to record, and to thank and praise…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to record, and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel:"

— 1 Chronicles 16:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

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So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.

2

And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.

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And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.

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And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to record, and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel:

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Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed–edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;

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Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

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Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

1 Chronicles 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:4 say?
1 Chronicles 16:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to record, and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel:”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:4 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, 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 16:4.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:4 in?
1 Chronicles 16:4 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 16:4?
1 Chronicles 16:4 reads (KJVA): “And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to record, and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel:” 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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