16 1-3 They brought the Chest of God and placed it right in the center of the tent that David had pitched for it; then they worshiped by presenting burnt offerings and peace offerings to God. When David had completed the offerings of worship, he blessed the people in the name of God. Then he passed around to every one there, men and women alike, a loaf of bread, a slice of barbecue, and a raisin cake.

4-6 Then David assigned some of the Levites to the Chest of God to lead worship—to intercede, give thanks, and praise the God of Israel. Asaph was in charge; under him were Zechariah, Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, who played the musical instruments. Asaph was on percussion. The priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets before the Chest of the Covenant of God at set times through the day.

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After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed(A) the people in the name of the Lord. Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins(B) to each Israelite man and woman.

He appointed some of the Levites to minister(C) before the ark of the Lord, to extol,[a] thank, and praise the Lord, the God of Israel:

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 16:4 Or petition; or invoke