1 Chronicles 16:6 nasb — and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests blew trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

NASB

"and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests blew trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God."

— 1 Chronicles 16:6, NASB

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

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He distributed to everyone of Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread and a portion of meat and a raisin cake.

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He appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the LORD, even to celebrate and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

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Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom and Jeiel, with musical instruments, harps, lyres; also Asaph played loud-sounding cymbals,

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

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Then on that day David first assigned Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to the LORD.

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Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.

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Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.

1 Chronicles 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:6 say?
1 Chronicles 16:6 in the NASB reads: “and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests blew trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:6 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 6.
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 16:6.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:6 in?
1 Chronicles 16:6 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 16:6?
1 Chronicles 16:6 reads (NASB): “and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests blew trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.” 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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