1 Chronicles 16:42 bbe — And Heman and Jeduthun had horns and brass instruments sounding loudly, and instruments of music for the songs of God;…

Bible in Basic English

"And Heman and Jeduthun had horns and brass instruments sounding loudly, and instruments of music for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun were to be at the door."

— 1 Chronicles 16:42, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 16:42 in Other Translations

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  • WEB

    “and with them Heman and Jeduthun [with] trumpets and cymbals for those that should sound aloud, and [with] instruments for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun to be at the gate.”

  • NET

    “Heman and Jeduthun were in charge of the music, including the trumpets, cymbals, and the other musical instruments used in praising God. The sons of Jeduthun guarded the entrance.”

1 Chronicles 16 — Context

39

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

40

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;

41

And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were marked out by name to give praise to the Lord, for his mercy is unchanging for ever;

42

And Heman and Jeduthun had horns and brass instruments sounding loudly, and instruments of music for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun were to be at the door.

43

And all the people went away, every man to his house; and David went back to give a blessing to his family.

1 Chronicles 16:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 16:42 say?
1 Chronicles 16:42 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Heman and Jeduthun had horns and brass instruments sounding loudly, and instruments of music for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun were to be at the door.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:42 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 42.
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 16:42.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:42 in?
1 Chronicles 16:42 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 16:42?
1 Chronicles 16:42 reads (BBE): “And Heman and Jeduthun had horns and brass instruments sounding loudly, and instruments of music for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun were to be at the door.” 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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