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1 Chronicles 25:1
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1 Chronicles 25:1
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Duties of the Musicians
25 David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work:
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1 Chronicles 25:1
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1 Chronicles 25:1
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1 Chronicles 6:33
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1 Chronicles 6:33
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33 These are the men who served, along with their sons:
Heman the musician was from the clan of Kohath. His genealogy was traced back through Joel, Samuel,
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1 Chronicles 6:33
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1 Chronicles 6:33
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33 Here are the men who served, together with their sons:
2 Kings 3:15
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2 Kings 3:15
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15 Now bring me someone who can play the harp.”
While the harp was being played, the power[a] of the Lord came upon Elisha,
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- 3:15 Hebrew the hand.
2 Kings 3:15
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2 Kings 3:15
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15 But now bring me a harpist.”(A)
While the harpist was playing, the hand(B) of the Lord came on Elisha
1 Chronicles 6:39
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1 Chronicles 6:39
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39 Heman’s first assistant was Asaph from the clan of Gershon.[a] Asaph’s genealogy was traced back through Berekiah, Shimea,
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1 Chronicles 6:39
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1 Chronicles 6:39
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1 Samuel 10:5
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1 Samuel 10:5
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5 “When you arrive at Gibeah of God,[a] where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying.
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- 10:5 Hebrew Gibeath-haelohim.
1 Samuel 10:5
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1 Samuel 10:5
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5 “After that you will go to Gibeah(A) of God, where there is a Philistine outpost.(B) As you approach the town, you will meet a procession of prophets(C) coming down from the high place(D) with lyres, timbrels,(E) pipes(F) and harps(G) being played before them, and they will be prophesying.(H)
Revelation 15:2-4
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Revelation 15:2-4
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2 I saw before me what seemed to be a glass sea mixed with fire. And on it stood all the people who had been victorious over the beast and his statue and the number representing his name. They were all holding harps that God had given them. 3 And they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb:
“Great and marvelous are your works,
O Lord God, the Almighty.
Just and true are your ways,
O King of the nations.[a]
4 Who will not fear you, Lord,
and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come and worship before you,
for your righteous deeds have been revealed.”
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- 15:3 Some manuscripts read King of the ages.
Revelation 15:2-4
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Revelation 15:2-4
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2 And I saw what looked like a sea of glass(A) glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious(B) over the beast(C) and its image(D) and over the number of its name.(E) They held harps(F) given them by God 3 and sang the song of God’s servant(G) Moses(H) and of the Lamb:(I)
“Great and marvelous are your deeds,(J)
Lord God Almighty.(K)
Just and true are your ways,(L)
King of the nations.[a]
4 Who will not fear you, Lord,(M)
and bring glory to your name?(N)
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come
and worship before you,(O)
for your righteous acts(P) have been revealed.”[b]
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- Revelation 15:3 Some manuscripts ages
- Revelation 15:4 Phrases in this song are drawn from Psalm 111:2,3; Deut. 32:4; Jer. 10:7; Psalms 86:9; 98:2.
Nehemiah 12:27
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Nehemiah 12:27
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Dedication of Jerusalem’s Wall
27 For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres.
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Nehemiah 12:27
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Nehemiah 12:27
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Dedication of the Wall of Jerusalem
27 At the dedication(A) of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals,(B) harps and lyres.(C)
1 Corinthians 14:24-26
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1 Corinthians 14:24-26
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24 But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin and judged by what you say. 25 As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is truly here among you.”
A Call to Orderly Worship
26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.
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1 Corinthians 14:24-26
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1 Corinthians 14:24-26
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24 But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all, 25 as the secrets(A) of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!”(B)
Good Order in Worship
26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters?(C) When you come together, each of you(D) has a hymn,(E) or a word of instruction,(F) a revelation, a tongue(G) or an interpretation.(H) Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.(I)
Psalm 150:3-5
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Psalm 150:3-5
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3 Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn;
praise him with the lyre and harp!
4 Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with strings and flutes!
5 Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals.
Psalm 150:3-5
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Psalm 150:3-5
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Psalm 92:1-3
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Psalm 92:1-3
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Psalm 92
A psalm. A song to be sung on the Sabbath Day.
1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the Most High.
2 It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
3 accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp,
and the melody of a lyre.
Psalm 92:1-3
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Psalm 92:1-3
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Psalm 92[a]
A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day.
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- Psalm 92:1 In Hebrew texts 92:1-15 is numbered 92:2-16.
Nehemiah 12:43-46
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Nehemiah 12:43-46
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43 Many sacrifices were offered on that joyous day, for God had given the people cause for great joy. The women and children also participated in the celebration, and the joy of the people of Jerusalem could be heard far away.
Provisions for Temple Worship
44 On that day men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for the offerings, the first part of the harvest, and the tithes. They were responsible to collect from the fields outside the towns the portions required by the Law for the priests and Levites. For all the people of Judah took joy in the priests and Levites and their work. 45 They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, as commanded by David and his son Solomon, and so did the singers and the gatekeepers. 46 The custom of having choir directors to lead the choirs in hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God began long ago in the days of David and Asaph.
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Nehemiah 12:43-46
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Nehemiah 12:43-46
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43 And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away.
44 At that time men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms(A) for the contributions, firstfruits and tithes.(B) From the fields around the towns they were to bring into the storerooms the portions required by the Law for the priests and the Levites, for Judah was pleased with the ministering priests and Levites.(C) 45 They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, as did also the musicians and gatekeepers, according to the commands of David(D) and his son Solomon.(E) 46 For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph,(F) there had been directors for the musicians and for the songs of praise(G) and thanksgiving to God.
2 Chronicles 34:12
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2 Chronicles 34:12
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12 The workers served faithfully under the leadership of Jahath and Obadiah, Levites of the Merarite clan, and Zechariah and Meshullam, Levites of the Kohathite clan. Other Levites, all of whom were skilled musicians,
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2 Chronicles 34:12
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2 Chronicles 34:12
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12 The workers labored faithfully.(A) Over them to direct them were Jahath and Obadiah, Levites descended from Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descended from Kohath. The Levites—all who were skilled in playing musical instruments—(B)
2 Chronicles 29:25-26
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2 Chronicles 29:25-26
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25 King Hezekiah then stationed the Levites at the Temple of the Lord with cymbals, lyres, and harps. He obeyed all the commands that the Lord had given to King David through Gad, the king’s seer, and the prophet Nathan. 26 The Levites then took their positions around the Temple with the instruments of David, and the priests took their positions with the trumpets.
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2 Chronicles 29:25-26
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2 Chronicles 29:25-26
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25 He stationed the Levites in the temple of the Lord with cymbals, harps and lyres in the way prescribed by David(A) and Gad(B) the king’s seer and Nathan the prophet; this was commanded by the Lord through his prophets. 26 So the Levites stood ready with David’s instruments,(C) and the priests with their trumpets.(D)
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