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1 Chronicles 16

They brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent David had pitched for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. When David finished offering the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. He handed out to every one of Israel, both man and woman, a loaf of bread

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The ark set in place

They brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent David had pitched for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. When David finished offering the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. He handed out to every one of Israel, both man and woman, a loaf of bread and a good piece of meat and a cake of raisins. David appointed some Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to remember his works and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel. 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 lyres and with harps. But Asaph made a sound with cymbals. Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests kept sounding trumpets before the ark of God's covenant.

So they brought the ark of God and set it in the middle of the tent David had pitched for it. And they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in front of God. And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. And he handed out to every one of Israel, both man and woman, a loaf of bread and a good piece of meat and a cake of raisins. And he set some of the Levites to serve in front of the ark of the Lord, and to remember and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel. 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 lyres and with harps. But Asaph made a sound with cymbals. Benaiah too and Jahaziel the priests, with trumpets all the time in front of the ark of the covenant of God.

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. 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. 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. 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: Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

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They brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent David had pitched for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.

Plain English

So they brought the ark of God and set it in the middle of the tent David had pitched for it. And they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in front of God.

King James Version, 1611

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.

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When David finished offering the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.

Plain English

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

King James Version, 1611

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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He handed out to every one of Israel, both man and woman, a loaf of bread and a good piece of meat and a cake of raisins.

Plain English

And he handed out to every one of Israel, both man and woman, a loaf of bread and a good piece of meat and a cake of raisins.

King James Version, 1611

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.

4

David appointed some Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to remember his works and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel.

Plain English

And he set some of the Levites to serve in front of the ark of the Lord, and to remember and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel.

King James Version, 1611

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 lyres and with harps. But Asaph made a sound with cymbals.

King James Version, 1611

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

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Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests kept sounding trumpets before the ark of God's covenant.

Plain English

Benaiah too and Jahaziel the priests, with trumpets all the time in front of the ark of the covenant of God.

King James Version, 1611

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

The song of thanks

Then on that day David first gave this psalm into the hand of Asaph and his brothers, to thank the Lord: Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name. Make his deeds known among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; speak about all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember his wonderful works that he's done, his wonders and the judgments of his mouth — You offspring of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones. He's the Lord our God. His judgments are in all the earth. Remember his covenant always, the word he commanded to a thousand generations — The covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac, And made it firm to Jacob as a rule, and to Israel as an everlasting covenant: To you I'll give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance — When you were only a few, only a few, and strangers in it. When they went from nation to nation and from one kingdom to another people, He wouldn't let any man do them wrong. Yes, he told kings off for their sakes: Don't touch my anointed, and don't do my prophets any harm. Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous works among all peoples. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. Because all the gods of the peoples are idols. But the Lord made the heavens. Glory and honour are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. Give to the Lord, you families of the peoples. Give to the Lord glory and strength. Give to the Lord the glory of his name. Bring an offering and come before him. Bow down to the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Shake before him, all the earth. The world will be set firm too, so it won't be shifted. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations: The Lord reigns. Let the sea roar, and everything in it. Let the fields celebrate, and everything in them. Then the trees of the wood will sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever. Say: Save us, God of our salvation. And gather us together and rescue us from the nations, so we can give thanks to your holy name and take glory in your praise. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.

Then on that day David first gave this psalm into the hand of Asaph and his brothers, to thank the Lord: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name. Make his deeds known among the peoples. Sing to him, sing psalms to him. Talk about all his wonderful works. Take glory in his holy name. Let the heart of the ones who look for the Lord celebrate. Look for the Lord and his strength. Look for his face all the time. Remember his wonderful works that he's done, his wonders and the judgments of his mouth — you offspring of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones. He's the Lord our God. His judgments are in all the earth. Remember his covenant always, the word he ordered to a thousand generations — the covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac, and made it firm to Jacob as a rule, and to Israel as an everlasting covenant: To you I'll give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance — when you were only a few, only a few, and strangers in it. And when they went from nation to nation and from one kingdom to another people, he wouldn't let any man do them wrong. Yes, he told kings off for their sakes: Don't touch my anointed, and don't do my prophets any harm. Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Show his salvation from day to day. Tell his glory among the nations, his wonderful works among all peoples. Because the Lord is great and greatly to be praised. He's to be feared above all gods. Because all the gods of the peoples are idols. But the Lord made the heavens. Glory and honour are in front of him. Strength and gladness are in his place. Give to the Lord, you families of the peoples. Give to the Lord glory and strength. Give to the Lord the glory of his name. Bring an offering and come in front of him. Bow down to the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Shake in front of him, all the earth. The world will be set firm too, so it won't be shifted. Let the heavens be glad and let the earth celebrate. And let men say among the nations: The Lord rules. Let the sea roar, and everything in it. Let the fields celebrate, and everything in them. Then the trees of the wood will sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the Lord, because he's good, because his mercy stays forever. And say: Save us, God of our salvation. And gather us together and rescue us from the nations, so we can give thanks to your holy name and take glory in your praise. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel forever and ever. And all the people said: Amen — and praised the Lord.

Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people; He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

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Then on that day David first gave this psalm into the hand of Asaph and his brothers, to thank the Lord:

King James Version, 1611

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

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Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name. Make his deeds known among the peoples.

Plain English

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name. Make his deeds known among the peoples.

King James Version, 1611

Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.

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Sing to him, sing praises to him; speak about all his wonderful works.

Plain English

Sing to him, sing psalms to him. Talk about all his wonderful works.

King James Version, 1611

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.

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Glory in his holy name. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

Plain English

Take glory in his holy name. Let the heart of the ones who look for the Lord celebrate.

King James Version, 1611

Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

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Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.

Plain English

Look for the Lord and his strength. Look for his face all the time.

King James Version, 1611

Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

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Remember his wonderful works that he's done, his wonders and the judgments of his mouth —

King James Version, 1611

Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

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You offspring of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Plain English

you offspring of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

King James Version, 1611

O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

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He's the Lord our God. His judgments are in all the earth.

King James Version, 1611

He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.

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Remember his covenant always, the word he commanded to a thousand generations —

Plain English

Remember his covenant always, the word he ordered to a thousand generations —

King James Version, 1611

Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;

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The covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac,

Plain English

the covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac,

King James Version, 1611

Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;

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And made it firm to Jacob as a rule, and to Israel as an everlasting covenant:

Plain English

and made it firm to Jacob as a rule, and to Israel as an everlasting covenant:

King James Version, 1611

And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

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To you I'll give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance —

King James Version, 1611

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

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When you were only a few, only a few, and strangers in it.

Plain English

when you were only a few, only a few, and strangers in it.

King James Version, 1611

When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

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When they went from nation to nation and from one kingdom to another people,

Plain English

And when they went from nation to nation and from one kingdom to another people,

King James Version, 1611

And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;

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He wouldn't let any man do them wrong. Yes, he told kings off for their sakes:

Plain English

he wouldn't let any man do them wrong. Yes, he told kings off for their sakes:

King James Version, 1611

He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

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Don't touch my anointed, and don't do my prophets any harm.

King James Version, 1611

Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

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Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

Plain English

Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Show his salvation from day to day.

King James Version, 1611

Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.

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Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous works among all peoples.

Plain English

Tell his glory among the nations, his wonderful works among all peoples.

King James Version, 1611

Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

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For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.

Plain English

Because the Lord is great and greatly to be praised. He's to be feared above all gods.

King James Version, 1611

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

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Because all the gods of the peoples are idols. But the Lord made the heavens.

King James Version, 1611

For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

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Glory and honour are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.

Plain English

Glory and honour are in front of him. Strength and gladness are in his place.

King James Version, 1611

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

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Give to the Lord, you families of the peoples. Give to the Lord glory and strength.

King James Version, 1611

Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

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Give to the Lord the glory of his name. Bring an offering and come before him. Bow down to the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

Plain English

Give to the Lord the glory of his name. Bring an offering and come in front of him. Bow down to the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

King James Version, 1611

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

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Shake before him, all the earth. The world will be set firm too, so it won't be shifted.

Plain English

Shake in front of him, all the earth. The world will be set firm too, so it won't be shifted.

King James Version, 1611

Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.

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Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations: The Lord reigns.

Plain English

Let the heavens be glad and let the earth celebrate. And let men say among the nations: The Lord rules.

King James Version, 1611

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

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Let the sea roar, and everything in it. Let the fields celebrate, and everything in them.

King James Version, 1611

Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.

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Then the trees of the wood will sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he comes to judge the earth.

King James Version, 1611

Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.

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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.

Plain English

Give thanks to the Lord, because he's good, because his mercy stays forever.

King James Version, 1611

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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Say: Save us, God of our salvation. And gather us together and rescue us from the nations, so we can give thanks to your holy name and take glory in your praise.

Plain English

And say: Save us, God of our salvation. And gather us together and rescue us from the nations, so we can give thanks to your holy name and take glory in your praise.

King James Version, 1611

And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

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Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.

Plain English

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel forever and ever. And all the people said: Amen — and praised the Lord.

King James Version, 1611

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

The service set up

David left Asaph and his relatives there before the ark of the Lord's covenant to serve there day after day, carrying out each day's duties as required. Obed-Edom with their brothers, sixty-eight. Obed-Edom too, son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were gatekeepers. Zadok the priest and his fellow priests served before the tent of the Lord at the high place in Gibeon. To offer burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of the burnt offering all the time, morning and evening, according to everything written in the teaching of the Lord that he commanded Israel. With them Heman and Jeduthun and the rest who were chosen, named by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy stays forever. With them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those who should sound out, and with instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were gatekeepers. All the people went off, every man to his house. And David turned back to bless his house.

So he left Asaph and his brothers there in front of the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to serve in front of the ark all the time, as every day's work needed. And Obed-Edom with their brothers, sixty-eight. Obed-Edom too, son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were gatekeepers. And Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests, in front of the tent of the Lord in the high place at Gibeon, to offer burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of the burnt offering all the time, morning and evening, according to everything written in the teaching of the Lord that he ordered Israel. And with them Heman and Jeduthun and the rest who were chosen, named by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy stays forever. And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for the ones who should sound out, and with instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were gatekeepers. And all the people went off, every man to his house. And David turned back to bless his house.

So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required: And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters: And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel; And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever; And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters. And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

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David left Asaph and his relatives there before the ark of the Lord's covenant to serve there day after day, carrying out each day's duties as required.

Plain English

So he left Asaph and his brothers there in front of the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to serve in front of the ark all the time, as every day's work needed.

King James Version, 1611

So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required:

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Obed-Edom with their brothers, sixty-eight. Obed-Edom too, son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were gatekeepers.

Plain English

And Obed-Edom with their brothers, sixty-eight. Obed-Edom too, son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were gatekeepers.

King James Version, 1611

And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:

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Zadok the priest and his fellow priests served before the tent of the Lord at the high place in Gibeon.

Plain English

And Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests, in front of the tent of the Lord in the high place at Gibeon,

King James Version, 1611

And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,

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To offer burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of the burnt offering all the time, morning and evening, according to everything written in the teaching of the Lord that he commanded Israel.

Plain English

to offer burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of the burnt offering all the time, morning and evening, according to everything written in the teaching of the Lord that he ordered Israel.

King James Version, 1611

To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;

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With them Heman and Jeduthun and the rest who were chosen, named by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy stays forever.

Plain English

And with them Heman and Jeduthun and the rest who were chosen, named by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy stays forever.

King James Version, 1611

And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

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With them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those who should sound out, and with instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were gatekeepers.

Plain English

And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for the ones who should sound out, and with instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were gatekeepers.

King James Version, 1611

And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.

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All the people went off, every man to his house. And David turned back to bless his house.

Plain English

And all the people went off, every man to his house. And David turned back to bless his house.

King James Version, 1611

And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.