Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,

Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it.

Now David was clothed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and as were the musicians, and Kenaniah, who was in charge of the singing of the choirs. David also wore a linen ephod.

Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

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

Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth.

and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also subdue all your enemies. “‘I declare to you that the Lord will build a house for you:

Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by doing this. Now, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.”

David said to God, “Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I, the shepherd, have sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Lord my God, let your hand fall on me and my family, but do not let this plague remain on your people.”

For David had said, “Since the Lord, the God of Israel, has granted rest to his people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever,