2 Chronicles 29:26 nasb — The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

NASB

"The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets."

— 2 Chronicles 29:26, NASB

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2 Chronicles 29 — Context

23

Then they brought the male goats of the sin offering before the king and the assembly, and they laid their hands on them.

24

The priests slaughtered them and purged the altar with their blood to atone for all Israel, for the king ordered the burnt offering and the sin offering for all Israel.

25

He then stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with harps and with lyres, according to the command of David and of Gad the king's seer, and of Nathan the prophet; for the command was from the LORD through His prophets.

26

The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

27

Then Hezekiah gave the order to offer the burnt offering on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song to the LORD also began with the trumpets, accompanied by the instruments of David, king of Israel.

28

While the whole assembly worshiped, the singers also sang and the trumpets sounded; all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.

29

Now at the completion of the burnt offerings, the king and all who were present with him bowed down and worshiped.

2 Chronicles 29:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 29:26 say?
2 Chronicles 29:26 in the NASB reads: “The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 29:26 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 29:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 29, verse 26.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 29:26.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 29:26 in?
2 Chronicles 29:26 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 2 Chronicles 29:26?
2 Chronicles 29:26 reads (NASB): “The Levites stood with the musical instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.” 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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