1 Chronicles 15:14-16

New English Translation

¹⁴ The priests and Levites consecrated themselves so they could bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel. ¹⁵ The descendants of Levi carried the ark of God on their shoulders with poles, just as Moses had commanded in keeping with the Lord’s instruction.^[a]

¹⁶ David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint some of their relatives as musicians; they were to play various instruments, including stringed instruments and cymbals, and to sing loudly and joyfully.^[b]