Berean Standard Bible
2 Chronicles 35:15
15The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.
2 Chronicles 35:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.
- New International Version (NIV)The musicians, the descendants of Asaph, were in the places prescribed by David, Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun the king’s seer. The gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made the preparations for them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The singers, the sons of Asaph, were in their place according to the command of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the gatekeepers were at each gate. They did not need to depart from their service, for their brothers the Levites prepared for them.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And the singers, the sons of Asaph, were in their places, according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. Also the gatekeepers were at each gate; they did not have to leave their position, because their brethren the Levites prepared portions for them.
Context of 2 Chronicles 35:15
13They roasted the Passover animals on the fire according to the regulation, and they boiled the other holy offerings in pots, kettles, and bowls and quickly brought them to all the people. 14Afterward, they made preparations for themselves and for the priests, since the priests, the descendants of Aaron, were offering up burnt offerings and fat until nightfall. So the Levites made preparations for themselves and for the priests, the descendants of Aaron. The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them. 16So on that day the entire service of the LORD was carried out for celebrating the Passover and offering burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD, according to the command of King Josiah. 17The Israelites who were present also observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.
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וְהַמְשֹֽׁרֲרִ֨ים בְּנֵי־אָסָ֜ף עַל־מַעֲמָדָ֗ם כְּמִצְוַ֤ת דָּוִיד֙ וְאָסָ֞ף וְהֵימָ֤ן וִֽידֻתוּן֙ חוֹזֵ֣ה הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִ֖ים לְשַׁ֣עַר וָשָׁ֑עַר אֵ֣ין לָהֶ֗ם לָסוּר֙ מֵעַ֣ל עֲבֹֽדָתָ֔ם כִּֽי־אֲחֵיהֶ֥ם הַלְוִיִּ֖ם הֵכִ֥ינוּ לָהֶֽם׃Read the interlinear
- The singersשִׁירshîyr shûr · to singH7891
- the descendantsבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
- of Asaphאָסָף'âsâph · AsaphH623
- were atעַל‛al · uponH5921
- their stationsמַעֲמָדma‛ămâd · officeH4612
- according to the commandמִצְוָהmitsvâh · commandmentH4687
- of Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
- Hemanהֵימָןhêymân · HemanH1968
- and Jeduthunיְדוּתוּןyedûthûn yedûthûn yedîythûn · JeduthunH3038
- the king’sמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
- seerחֹזֶהchôzeh · seerH2374
- And the gatekeepersשֹׁעֵרshô‛êr shô‛êr · gatekeeperH7778
- at each gateשַׁ֫עַרsha‛ar · gateH8179
- did notאַ֫יִן'ayin · nothingH369
- need to leaveסוּרsûr ώûr · to turn aside: departH5493
- their postsעֲבֹדָה‛ăbôdâh ‛ăbôdâh · serviceH5656
- becauseכִּיkîy · forH3588
- their fellowאָח'âch · brother: male-relativeH251
- Levitesלֵוִיlêvîyîy lêvîy · LeviH3881
- made preparationsכּוּןkûn · to establish: prepareH3559
Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 35:15
- 2 Chronicles 29:25Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets.
- 1 Chronicles 16:41With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”
- 1 Chronicles 23:54,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”
- 1 Chronicles 25:1Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:
- Psalms 77:1I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
- Psalms 78:1Give ear, O my people, to my instruction; listen to the words of my mouth.
- Psalms 79:1The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble.
- 1 Chronicles 9:17These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives.
- 1 Chronicles 26:14The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 35:15
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15They might not depart - The singers and porters remained at their posts, while other Levites sacrificed for them and brought them their share of the lambs.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. And the singers ..., were in their place--While the priests and people were so much engaged, the choir was not idle. They had to sing certain Psalms, namely, the hundred thirteenth to the hundred eighteenth inclusive, once, twice, and even a third time, during the continuance of each company of offerers. As they could not leave their posts, for the singing was resumed as every fresh company entered, the Levites prepared for them also; for the various…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 35
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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