Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem
1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6
1 C.15.1 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויעש: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
- לו: PRON,3,m,sg
- בתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- בעיר: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויכן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- מקום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- לארון: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ויט: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
- לו: PRON,3,m,sg
- אהל: NOUN,m,sg,construct
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:17 (verbal): Same narrative moment: the ark is brought to Jerusalem and placed in the tent that David had pitched—language and action closely parallel 1 Chron 15:1.
- 2 Samuel 7:2 (thematic): David contrasts his cedar house with the ark’s temporary tent, expressing the same concern about housing the ark that prompts the later temple-discussion.
- 1 Chronicles 17:1 (structural): Within the Chronicler’s own narrative the theme recurs: David’s dwelling vs. the ark’s tent and his subsequent intention to provide a permanent house for God.
- Psalm 132:8 (thematic): The psalm emphasizes the ark’s rest in Zion and God’s dwelling there, echoing David’s preparation of a place/tent for the ark in the City of David.
Alternative generated candidates
- And he made for himself houses in the City of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.
- He made for himself houses in the City of David, prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.
1 C.15.2 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- אז: ADV
- אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- לא: PART_NEG
- לשאת: VERB,qal,inf
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
- כי: CONJ
- אם: CONJ
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- כי: CONJ
- בם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
- בחר: VERB,qal,perf,3,ms
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- לשאת: VERB,qal,inf
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- ולשרתו: CONJ+VERB,qal,inf+PRON,3,m,sg
- עד: PREP
- עולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- Deuteronomy 10:8 (verbal): States that the LORD separated the tribe of Levi to carry the ark and to stand before the LORD to serve him — a direct tradition echoed in 1 Chronicles 15:2.
- Numbers 3:6-9 (structural): Prescribes the Levites' duties in relation to the tabernacle (to attend, carry and keep charge), providing the institutional basis for restricting ark-bearing to Levites.
- 2 Samuel 6:3-4 (thematic): Narrates David's initial transport of the ark on a new cart (not by Levites), the precedent that led to the later correction in 1 Chronicles 15:2.
- 2 Samuel 6:12-15 (thematic): Records the successful bringing up of the ark with Levites and priests bearing it on their shoulders and accompanying rejoicing — the proper practice affirmed in 1 Chronicles 15:2.
Alternative generated candidates
- Then David said, “It is not for us to carry the ark of God; for the Levites have been chosen by the LORD to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister to him forever.”
- Then David said, “It is not for us to carry up the ark of God; but the Levites are to carry it, for the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister to him forever.”
1 C.15.3 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויקהל: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- את: PRT,acc
- כל: DET
- ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אל: NEG
- ירושלם: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- להעלות: VERB,hiphil,inf
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- אל: NEG
- מקומו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss:3,m
- אשר: PRON,rel
- הכין: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- לו: PRON,3,m,sg
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:2 (quotation): Direct parallel account of the same event—David and all Israel go to bring up the ark of God to Jerusalem (verbal and narrative correspondence).
- 1 Chronicles 13:6 (verbal): Earlier attempt in the Chronicler’s own narrative to bring the ark from Baale-judah with all the people—same theme and similar wording (failed first transfer).
- Psalm 132:8 (thematic): Speaks of bringing the ark to its resting place ('Arise, O LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your might'), reflecting David’s motive to establish a dwelling for the ark.
- Numbers 10:35 (structural): Liturgical/ceremonial formula used in processions of the ark ('Rise up, O LORD, and let your enemies be scattered'), a tradition later echoed in Israelite ark-processions and Chronicles’ worshipal framing.
Alternative generated candidates
- So David gathered all Israel to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.
- David gathered all Israel to Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.
1 C.15.4 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויאסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- את: PRT,acc
- בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
- אהרן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואת: CONJ
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
Parallels
- Numbers 3:6-9 (verbal): Specifies the Levites' appointment to service in the tabernacle and their relation to the sons of Aaron—background for David's assembling of Aaron's sons and the Levites.
- Numbers 8:19 (thematic): Describes the presentation of the Levites to Aaron for service, thematically paralleling David's gathering of Levites to perform cultic duties.
- 2 Samuel 6:12-18 (structural): Parallel narrative to 1 Chron 15: David brings up the ark with priests and Levites; both accounts describe assembling priestly/Levitical personnel for the ark's transport and worship.
- Nehemiah 12:27-29 (thematic): At the dedication of Jerusalem's wall the leaders 'sought out' and assembled the Levites and priests—a later liturgical instance analogous to David's gathering for a central cultic act.
- 1 Chronicles 15:11 (verbal): Immediate parallel within the same chapter: David summons Zadok, Abiathar and the Levites—explicitly naming the priests and Levites whom verse 4 says he 'assembled.'
Alternative generated candidates
- And David gathered the sons of Aaron and the Levites.
- David assembled the sons of Aaron and the Levites.
1 C.15.5 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- לבני: PREP
- קהת: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אוריאל: NOUN,m,sg,prop
- השר: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ואחיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
- מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
- ועשרים: NUM,m,pl,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:17-18 (structural): Same chapter's account listing the Levites set apart to carry the ark; complements v.5 by naming Kohathite leaders and assigning duties (shows why Kohathite clans and their chiefs are enumerated).
- 1 Chronicles 13:7-12 (thematic): Earlier, failed attempt to move the ark on a cart and Uzzah’s death; explains the later careful organization in ch.15 and the appointment of Kohathite leaders like Uriel to carry the ark properly.
- 2 Samuel 6:3-7 (structural): Parallel narrative of David transporting the ark; 2 Samuel records the same event but with less Levitical roster detail and also relates the episode of Uzzah (v.6–7) that prompted the new arrangement in 1 Chronicles 15.
- Numbers 4:4-15 (thematic): Priestly/Levitical regulations assigning the Kohathites responsibility for the holy things of the tabernacle and stipulating how they must handle them; provides the legal/ritual background for appointing Kohathite chiefs as bearers in 1 Chronicles 15:5.
- 1 Chronicles 6:22-28 (verbal): Genealogical list of Kohathite/Levitical clans and chiefs; offers background identification of Kohath’s descendants (context for naming Uriel as chief and giving a headcount of his brethren).
Alternative generated candidates
- To the sons of Kohath: Uriel the chief, and his brothers, one hundred and twenty.
- For the sons of Kohath: Uriel the leader, and his brothers, a hundred and twenty.
1 C.15.6 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- לבני: PREP
- מררי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- עשיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- השר: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ואחיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
- מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
- ועשרים: NUM,m,pl,abs
Parallels
- Numbers 3:33 (verbal): Names the sons of Merari as Mahli and Mushi — the same Merarite lineage and personal names found in 1 Chr 15:6.
- Numbers 4:36 (verbal): Gives the census/numbering of the Merarite families for service (the Merarite contingent), paralleling the Levite organization and counts referenced in 1 Chr 15.
- 1 Chronicles 23:6 (verbal): Repeats the Merarite genealogy (Mahli and Mushi) in David’s later arrangement of the Levites — a parallel listing within Chronicles.
- Exodus 6:16-20 (verbal): Provides the ancestral genealogy of Levi and his sons (Gershon, Kohath, Merari), establishing the tribal background for the Merarite names cited in 1 Chr 15:6.
Alternative generated candidates
- To the sons of Merari: Asahiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred and twenty.
- For the sons of Merari: Asaiah the leader, and his brothers, two hundred and twenty.
1 C.15.7 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- לבני: PREP
- גרשום: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- יואל: NOUN,m,sg,proper
- השר: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ואחיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
- מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
- ושלשים: NUM,m,pl,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:3-4 (structural): Parallel narrative about transporting the ark; 2 Samuel describes an earlier, improper attempt to move the ark (on a cart), which Chron. 15 corrects by assigning Levites to carry it.
- 2 Samuel 6:7 (allusion): The incident of Uzzah's death in 2 Samuel is the background reason for appointing proper Levitical handlers here—Chronicles alludes to that divine displeasure as motivation for the new arrangements.
- Numbers 4:21-26 (thematic): Numbers specifies the duties and organization of the Gershonite Levites (what they carried and their service), providing the priestly/tribal background for listing Gershonite leaders and numbers in Chronicles.
- 1 Chronicles 23:6-7 (structural): A later passage in Chronicles that also lists Gershonite leaders and family heads (including Joel or related names), showing internal consistency in the Levite genealogies and assignments.
Alternative generated candidates
- To the sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and his brothers, one hundred and thirty.
- For the sons of Gershom: Joel the leader, and his brothers, a hundred and thirty.
1 C.15.8 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- לבני: PREP
- אליצפן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- שמעיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- השר: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ואחיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
- מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:1-15 (structural): Parallel account of David bringing the ark; 1 Chr 15 corresponds to the second, corrected transport where Levites (including Elizaphan’s family) are appointed to carry the ark.
- Numbers 4:4-15 (thematic): Law regulating the Kohathite Levites’ duty to carry the holy vessels on poles and to not touch the holy things directly—background for appointing Elizaphan’s sons as bearers.
- Exodus 25:14 (verbal): Instruction that poles be made for the ark so it may be borne on the shoulders—echoed in the chronicler’s emphasis on proper Levite carriage of the ark.
- Numbers 3:30 (verbal): Lists Elizaphan (son of Uzziel) among the Kohathite families; links the name Elizaphan in 1 Chr 15:8 to the Kohathite tribe responsible for the sanctuary furniture.
- 1 Chronicles 6:18-22 (structural): Levitical genealogy listing Kohathite/Elizaphan lineage—provides the genealogical context for the Elizaphan named in 1 Chr 15:8 who leads the bearers.
Alternative generated candidates
- To the sons of Elizaphan: Shemaiah the chief, and his brothers, two hundred.
- For the sons of Elizaphan: Shemaiah the leader, and his brothers, two hundred.
1 C.15.9 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- לבני: PREP
- חברון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אליאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- השר: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ואחיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
- שמונים: NUM,m,pl
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:8–11 (structural): Immediate parallel within the same chapter listing Levitical leaders and the numbers assigned to each clan (Eliel and his eighty fit into this roster of transport/service teams).
- 1 Chronicles 16:4–6 (structural): David appoints Levites to minister before the ark (musicians, gatekeepers, priests), reflecting the same organizational purpose behind the named leaders and numbered contingents in 15:9.
- 2 Samuel 6:3–15 (thematic): Narrative account of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem; Chronicles 15 expands this story by providing detailed Levitical assignments and numbers (e.g., Eliel and his eighty).
- Numbers 4:2–15 (allusion): Mosaic regulations for Levitical duties and clan-based divisions anticipate the organized, numbered assignments of Levite families found in Chronicles 15 (naming leaders and specifying who carries/serves).
- 1 Chronicles 23:3–6 (structural): David's later census and arrangement of the Levites into divisions and duties (naming leaders and giving numbers) parallels the same method of organization exemplified by the listing in 15:9.
Alternative generated candidates
- To the sons of Hebron: Eliel the chief, and his brothers, eighty.
- For the sons of Hebron: Eliel the leader, and his brothers, eighty.
1 C.15.10 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- לבני: PREP
- עזיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- עמינדב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- השר: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ואחיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
- מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
- ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs
- עשר: NUM,card,m,sg,cons
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:3-4 (structural): Parallel narrative of transporting the Ark and the Levites’ role; both passages occur in the same Ark‑bringing episode and list those charged with the task.
- 1 Chronicles 13:7 (thematic): Earlier attempt by David to bring the Ark to Jerusalem; Chronicles repeats and expands the account here, including appointment and numbering of Levites and their chiefs.
- Exodus 6:16-20 (structural): Gives the genealogy of Levi’s household (Gershon, Kohath, Merari); Chronicles’ listing of Levitical families and their leaders builds on these ancestral groupings.
- Numbers 3:25-39 (thematic): Contains the census and assignments of the Levites (families and numbers) for service—parallels Chronicles’ enumeration of Levite leaders and their allotted duties and counts.
Alternative generated candidates
- To the sons of Iziel: Amminadab the chief, and his brothers, one hundred and twelve.
- For the sons of Uzziel: Amminadab the leader, and his brothers, a hundred and twelve.
1 C.15.11 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- לצדוק: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ולאביתר: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- וללוים: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- לאוריאל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- עשיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויואל: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
- שמעיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- ואליאל: CONJ,PN,m,sg
- ועמינדב: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 13:6-14 (structural): Earlier episode describing David’s first attempt to bring up the ark with Zadok and Abiathar present; provides the background to why David later summons priests and Levites (names recur).
- 1 Chronicles 15:13 (structural): Immediate context in the same chapter explaining why David called the priests and Levites—he instructs the proper Levitical method of bearing the ark and cites the need for ordained Levites.
- 2 Samuel 6:12-15 (structural): Parallel narrative in Samuel of the successful bringing of the ark to the City of David with David and Israel celebrating; corresponds to Chronicles’ organization and liturgical outcomes.
- Numbers 4:15 (thematic): Law concerning the Kohathites’ duty in carrying holy furnishings so as not to touch them directly; Chronicles’ appointment of Levites to bear the ark echoes these cultic regulations.
- Exodus 25:14 (verbal): Instruction to make poles and insert them in the ark’s rings for carrying; Chronicles’ commissioning of Levites to shoulder the ark reflects this concrete prescription for transport.
Alternative generated candidates
- And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites: Uriel, Asahiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
- David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites: Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
1 C.15.12 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
- אתם: PRON,2,m,pl
- ראשי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
- האבות: NOUN,m,pl,def
- ללוים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- התקדשו: VERB,hitpael,impv,2,m,pl
- אתם: PRON,2,m,pl
- ואחיכם: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss,2,m,pl
- והעליתם: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
- ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אל: NEG
- הכינותי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
- לו: PRON,3,m,sg
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:2-3 (structural): Parallel narrative of David organizing Israel to bring up the ark; matches the event and David's initiative to move the ark to a place he prepared.
- 1 Chronicles 13:9-10 (structural): Earlier failed attempt when Uzzah touched the ark and was struck—explains why David now commands the Levites to sanctify themselves and carry the ark properly.
- Deuteronomy 10:8 (verbal): Declaration that the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to bear the ark—provides the legal/theological basis for Levites carrying and consecrating themselves here.
- Numbers 4:15 (thematic): Instruction for the Kohathite Levites about carrying holy things without touching them—parallels the concern for proper, sanctified handling of the ark.
- Psalm 132:5-8 (allusion): David’s search for a resting place for the LORD and bringing the ark to Zion echoes 'the place I have prepared for it' and the theme of preparing a dwelling for God.
Alternative generated candidates
- And he said to them, “You are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, you and your brothers, and bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel to the place that I have prepared for it.
- He said to them, “You are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites: sanctify yourselves and your brothers, and bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place that I have prepared for it.”
1 C.15.13 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- כי: CONJ
- למבראשונה: PREP+ADV
- לא: PART_NEG
- אתם: PRON,2,m,pl
- פרץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- אלהינו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:1,pl
- בנו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
- כי: CONJ
- לא: PART_NEG
- דרשנהו: VERB,qal,perf,1,pl,obj:3,sg,m
- כמשפט: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 13:9-12 (structural): Earlier Chronistic account of the same failed attempt to move the Ark (Uzzah struck), explaining God’s anger and the need to correct the procedure.
- 2 Samuel 6:6-7 (verbal): Parallel Deuteronomistic narrative of Uzzah’s death when the Ark was handled improperly; provides the same causal detail about God’s outbreak against Israel.
- Numbers 4:15 (thematic): Priestly/Levitical regulations assigning the Levites to carry holy vessels and warning not to touch them — the legal background for bringing the Ark 'according to the due order.'
- Exodus 25:14 (allusion): Instruction that poles be used in the rings of the Ark so it may be carried; underlying ritual/technical detail informing proper transport of the Ark.
Alternative generated candidates
- For at the first the LORD made a breach against us, because we did not seek him according to the ordinance.”
- For at first the LORD our God made a breach against us, because we did not seek him according to the ordinance.
1 C.15.14 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויתקדשו: VERB,hitpael,imprf,3,m,pl
- הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- והלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- להעלות: VERB,hiphil,inf
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
- ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:12 (verbal): Chronicles parallels Samuel's account: David (and the people) sanctify themselves to bring up the ark—very similar wording and same event.
- 1 Chronicles 15:15 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel/continuation in the same chapter: priests and Levites sanctify themselves and carry the ark into the city.
- Numbers 4:15 (thematic): Regulations for the Levites' handling of the holy things (including the ark) emphasize holiness and proper preparation before transporting sacred objects.
- Joshua 3:5 (thematic): The command to 'sanctify yourselves' before a decisive act of God's presence parallels the idea of sanctification prior to bringing the ark into the LORD's presence.
Alternative generated candidates
- So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel.
- So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel.
1 C.15.15 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- וישאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
- בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
- כאשר: CONJ
- צוה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- משה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- כדבר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- בכתפם: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,pl
- במטות: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- עליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
Parallels
- Numbers 4:15 (verbal): Explicit Mosaic instruction that the Kohathites/Levites are to carry the holy things on their shoulders with poles—language and command echoed in 1 Chr 15:15.
- Exodus 25:14 (verbal): Describes placing staves through the rings of the ark so it may be carried; provides the ritual/technical origin for carrying the ark with poles.
- Deuteronomy 10:8 (allusion): States that the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark and minister before the LORD—thematic background for Levites bearing the ark in 1 Chr 15:15.
- 1 Chronicles 13:7-11 (structural): Recounts David’s earlier, improper attempt to move the ark on a cart and Uzzah’s death; explains the subsequent decision in 1 Chr 15 to follow Moses’ prescribed method of carrying on shoulders.
Alternative generated candidates
- And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded, as the word of the LORD had prescribed.
- The Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders, as Moses had commanded, by the word of the LORD, with poles on their shoulders.
1 C.15.16 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- לשרי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cons
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- להעמיד: VERB,hiphil,inf
- את: PRT,acc
- אחיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,suff,3,m,pl
- המשררים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- בכלי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- שיר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- נבלים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- וכנרות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
- ומצלתים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- משמיעים: VERB,hiphil,ptcp,3,m,pl
- להרים: VERB,hiphil,inf
- בקול: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- לשמחה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:5 (verbal): Describes David and all Israel playing music before the LORD with lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals and trumpets — closely parallels the instrument list and action in 1 Chr 15:16.
- 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 (structural): Immediate parallel/continuation: David appoints Levites to minister with song and instruments before the ark, giving names and duties that expand on 15:16.
- Psalm 150:3-5 (verbal): Calls for praise using trumpet, psaltery, harp, timbrel, strings, pipe and cymbals — a liturgical catalogue of instruments comparable to the list and purpose in 1 Chr 15:16.
- Psalm 68:25 (thematic): Speaks of singers and minstrels accompanying the procession of the ark (‘the singers went on, the minstrels followed’), echoing the organized musical accompaniment described in 1 Chr 15:16.
Alternative generated candidates
- David told the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brothers the singers with instruments of music—lyres, harps, and cymbals—to raise their voice with joy.
- David told the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brothers the singers with musical instruments—lyres, harps, and cymbals—raising their voices with joy.
1 C.15.17 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויעמידו: VERB,hiphil,impf,3,m,pl
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- את: PRT,acc
- הימן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יואל: NOUN,m,sg,proper
- ומן: CONJ+PREP
- אחיו: NOUN,3,m,sg,abs
- אסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ברכיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומן: CONJ+PREP
- בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
- מררי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אחיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,suff,3,m,pl
- איתן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- קושיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:16 (verbal): Immediate context: David charges the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brethren as singers—directly linked to the appointment named in v.17.
- 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 (quotation): Repeats and expands the appointment: names Heman, Asaph and Ethan (son of Kushaiah) as those appointed to minister before the ark and to give thanks and praise.
- 1 Chronicles 25:1-3 (structural): Later administrative organization of temple musicians into divisions under leaders including Heman and Asaph, showing the institutional role established here.
- 1 Chronicles 6:31-38 (verbal): Levitical genealogies that place Heman, Asaph and the Merarite lines (including Ethan/Kushaiah) within the Levitical families—background for their roles as temple singers.
- Psalm 73 (thematic): Heading: 'A Psalm of Asaph.' Illustrates Asaph's identity and function as a temple singer/psalmist, consistent with his appointment in 1 Chr 15:17.
Alternative generated candidates
- And they set Heman son of Joel, and from his brothers Asaph son of Berechiah, and from the sons of Merari their kinsman Ethan son of Kushaiah.
- They set Heman son of Joel in his place; and from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; and from the sons of Merari, their kinsman Ethan son of Kushiah.
1 C.15.18 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ועמהם: CONJ+PREP,PRON,3,m,pl
- אחיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,suff,3,m,pl
- המשנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- זכריהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויעזיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ושמירמות: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויחיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועני: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אליאב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ובניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומעשיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומתתיהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואליפלהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומקניהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועבד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויעיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- השערים: NOUN,m,pl,def
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:17 (structural): Immediate parallel in the same episode — David’s appointment of Levites and their duties; 15:17–19 forms the same roster/context as v.18.
- 1 Chronicles 6:31-48 (thematic): Lists Levitical divisions, responsibilities and gatekeepers — background material on the families and officials (including porters) among whom the names in 15:18 belong.
- 2 Samuel 6:12-15 (thematic): A parallel narrative of bringing the ark to Jerusalem with Levites and celebratory service; provides the Deuteronomistic account corresponding to Chronicles’ registry of those who served.
- 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 (structural): Describes the organization of singers, musicians and gatekeepers after the ark’s arrival — carries forward the same personnel and cultic functions enumerated in 15:18.
Alternative generated candidates
- And with them their relatives who were to be numbered: Zechariah son of Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Oni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Makkaniah, Obed-edom, and Jaaziah, the gatekeepers.
- With them were their appointed brothers: Zechariah son of Jeiel, and Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, and Uzziel; Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Makkaniah, Obed‑edom, and Jeiel the gatekeepers.
1 C.15.19 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- והמשררים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
- הימן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- ואיתן: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,pr
- במצלתים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- נחשת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- להשמיע: PREP+VERB,hiph,inf
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:5 (verbal): Same narrative of bringing the Ark; explicitly mentions Asaph/Heman and the sounding of cymbals (bronze) — a close verbal parallel to Chronicles' description of singers with cymbals.
- 1 Chronicles 15:16 (structural): Immediate parallel in the same chapter that appoints Levites as singers with instruments (psalteries, harps, and cymbals), providing the organizational context for verse 19.
- 1 Chronicles 25:1 (structural): Describes David's formal organization of temple musicians (sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun) who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals — the institutional role behind the named singers in 15:19.
- 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 (thematic): Scene at the dedication of the Temple where Levites with cymbals, psalteries, and harps praise the LORD; thematically parallels the use of cymbals and organized temple/ark liturgy in 1 Chr 15:19.
Alternative generated candidates
- The singers were Heman, Asaph, and Ethan—those who sounded the bronze cymbals to make a joyful sound.
- The singers were Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, with bronze cymbals to make a sound.
1 C.15.20 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- וזכריה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועזיאל: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ושמירמות: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויחיאל: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועני: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואליאב: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומעשיהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ובניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בנבלים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- על: PREP
- עלמות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:16 (structural): Immediate context in the same chapter: David organizes Levites to minister with instruments (cymbals, harps, lyres), setting up the musical service to which the named musicians in v.20 belong.
- 1 Chronicles 15:21-22 (structural): Continues the roster and assignments of Levites and musicians in the same movement — repeats names/roles and specifies who blew trumpets and who led the singing.
- 2 Samuel 6:5 (thematic): Parallel narrative of David bringing the ark where David and all Israel 'played' with harps, lyres, tambourines and cymbals — echoes the use of instruments and corporate worship described in 1 Chr 15:20.
- Nehemiah 12:31-36 (thematic): Describes a later liturgical procession with priests and Levites, listing musicians and instruments (trumpets, cymbals, harps) — a comparable setting of organized Levitical music and named participants.
Alternative generated candidates
- And Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Oni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were with stringed instruments to lead.
- Zechariah and Jaaziel and Shemiramoth and Jehiel and Uzziel and Eliab and Maaseiah and Benaiah played the lyre on high.
1 C.15.21 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ומתתיהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואליפלהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומקניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועבד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויעיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועזזיהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בכנרות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
- על: PREP
- השמינית: ADJ,ord,f,sg,def
- לנצח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:16 (structural): Immediate context in same chapter: David appoints Levites and musicians to lead with harps, lyres and cymbals — same action and personnel assignment.
- 2 Samuel 6:5 (verbal): Parallel narrative of bringing the Ark: lists musicians using harps, lyres, timbrels and cymbals as they celebrated — same musical vocabulary and event.
- 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 (thematic): After the Ark is set, this passage records Levites (Heman, Asaph, Jeduthun) ministering with musical instruments and cymbals — continuation of the worship-music appointments.
- Psalm 150:3-5 (thematic): A liturgical summary of praise using instruments (trumpet, psaltery, harp, timbrel, strings, pipe, cymbals) that echoes the use of cymbals and diverse instruments in temple/royal worship.
Alternative generated candidates
- And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Makkaniah, Obed-edom, and Jaaziah were on harps to lead—set to give thanks and to praise the LORD continually.
- Mattithiah and Eliphelehu and Makkaniah and Obed‑edom and Jeiel and Azaziah played the harps; on the eighth they stood to lead—with praise forever.
1 C.15.22 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- וכנניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- שר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- במשא: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יסר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
- במשא: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- כי: CONJ
- מבין: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:24 (verbal): Near-verbatim repetition in the same narrative identifying Chenaniah as leader of the Levites in charge of the music — the same claim about his skill and office.
- 1 Chronicles 25:1-8 (structural): Sets out the organized system of Levitical singers and their leaders (Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their families), providing the institutional context for Chenaniah’s role as music leader.
- 2 Samuel 6:5 (thematic): Describes the Levites’ musical accompaniment when bringing up the ark (harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals, trumpets), illustrating the same cultic/musical function over which Chenaniah presides.
- 2 Chronicles 29:25 (thematic): Hezekiah’s restoration appoints Levites as singers with named leaders (Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun), paralleling the appointment and leadership of temple musicians exemplified by Chenaniah.
- Ezra 3:10 (thematic): When the temple foundation is laid, priests and Levites with trumpets and singing celebrate — a later instance of the same liturgical practice of organized Levitical music overseen by appointed leaders.
Alternative generated candidates
- And Kenaniah, the head Levite, was in charge of the service of the song; for he had understanding in music.
- Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, gave direction with the musical staff, for he understood.
1 C.15.23 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- וברכיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,suff,3,m,sg
- ואלקנה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- שערים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- לארון: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:24 (verbal): Immediate continuation of the same list of Levites assigned as 'keepers of the ark'—uses the same role language and context.
- 1 Chronicles 16:37 (verbal): Describes those left 'before the ark' as doorkeepers/attendants when the ark was placed in David's house, repeating the function of guarding/attending the ark.
- 1 Chronicles 9:17-27 (thematic): Catalogue of temple gatekeepers (porters) who perform parallel custodial and access-control duties for holy objects and spaces—same institutional role as ark-keepers.
- 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 (structural): Detailed assignment and organization of gatekeepers/porters in the Levitical system, showing the office and responsibilities analogous to those named as keepers of the ark in 15:23.
- 2 Samuel 6:3-4 (thematic): Narrative of the Levites handling and accompanying the ark during its transport—connects to the broader practice and responsibility of Levites as custodians of the ark (context for gatekeeper roles).
Alternative generated candidates
- And Berekiah and Elkanah were gatekeepers for the ark.
- Berechiah and Elkanah were gatekeepers of the ark.
1 C.15.24 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ושבניהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויושפט: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ונתנאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועמשי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- וזכריהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,prop
- ובניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואליעזר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- מחצרים: VERB,piel,ptcp,-,m,pl
- בחצצרות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
- לפני: PREP
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ועבד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויחיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
- שערים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- לארון: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:15-16 (verbal): Direct parallel narrative: priests and Levites blow trumpets before the ark as it is brought to Jerusalem ( Chronicles retells and expands Samuel's account).
- 1 Chronicles 15:25-28 (structural): Immediate continuation in the same chapter describing Levites' instruments, appointed musicians and the liturgical procession around the ark — the same scene continued/expanded.
- 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 (thematic): Priests and Levites with trumpets and musical instruments accompany the ark/temple dedication; echoes the liturgical use of trumpets and unified worship in a cultic procession.
- Numbers 10:2,8 (allusion): Legal/background material for the use of trumpets by the priests/Levites to summon assemblies and direct the movement of the ark/camp, providing ritual context for the Chronicles procession.
- Psalm 68:24-25 (thematic): Poetic depiction of a divine procession with singers, musicians and instruments (including trumpets in many translations), thematically paralleling the celebratory procession before the ark.
Alternative generated candidates
- And Shebanniah, Jehoshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests blew with trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-edom and Jehiah were gatekeepers to the ark.
- Shebaniah and Josaphat and Nethanel and Amasai and Zechariah and Benaiah and Eliezer, the priests, blew trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed‑edom and Jehiah were gatekeepers to the ark.
1 C.15.25 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- וזקני: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
- ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ושרי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
- האלפים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- ההלכים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- להעלות: VERB,hiphil,inf
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- מן: PREP
- בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- עבד: NOUN,m,sg,cons
- אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בשמחה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:12-15 (verbal): Direct parallel account of the same event — David brings the ark from the house of Obed‑Edom and the people celebrate; many of the same actions and motifs are repeated.
- 1 Chronicles 13:7-14 (structural): Earlier, unsuccessful attempt to move the ark (Uzzah's death) provides a narrative contrast and context for the properly organized, joyful transport in ch.15.
- 1 Chronicles 16:1-3 (thematic): Follows immediately after the ark's arrival and describes the sacrifices, distribution, and continued rejoicing — a liturgical and communal continuation of the procession.
- Psalm 24:7-10 (allusion): Uses processional, gate‑opening language ('Lift up your heads, O gates...') associated with the entry of the Lord/ark into the city — a liturgical motif echoed in Chronicles' description of the joyous procession.
Alternative generated candidates
- And David and the elders of Israel, and the captains of thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom with rejoicing.
- David and the elders of Israel and the chiefs of the thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed‑edom with rejoicing.
1 C.15.26 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
- בעזר: PREP
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
- את: PRT,acc
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- נשאי: NOUN,m,pl,const
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- ויזבחו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
- שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- פרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- ושבעה: NUM,m,pl,abs
- אילים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:25 (verbal): Immediate antecedent in the same narrative: verse 25 introduces the Levites as carriers of the ark and sets the scene immediately followed by the sacrificial actions recorded in v.26.
- 2 Samuel 6:12-17 (quotation): Parallel account in Samuel of bringing the ark to Jerusalem; the narrative includes the same procession, Levites' role, and sacrificial worship surrounding the ark's arrival.
- 1 Chronicles 13:8-12 (structural): Earlier, failed attempt to move the ark (Uzzah's death) that contrasts with the properly organized Levites-bearing procession and sacrifices in 15:26.
- Numbers 7:1-11 (thematic): Provision of multiple bulls, rams and other offerings at a cultic dedication; thematically parallels the large-scale sacrificial offerings made on the occasion of bringing/setting up holy objects.
- 1 Chronicles 16:1 (structural): Immediate follow-up to 15:26 describing the placing of the ark and the associated burnt and peace offerings—continues the sacrificial and liturgical response to the ark's arrival.
Alternative generated candidates
- And God helped the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD; and they offered seven bulls and seven rams.
- When God helped the Levites who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they offered seven bulls and seven rams.
1 C.15.27 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ודויד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- מכרבל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- במעיל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בוץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- הנשאים: ADJ,ptcp,qal,pres,m,pl,def
- את: PRT,acc
- הארון: NOUN,m,sg,def
- והמשררים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
- וכנניה: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
- השר: NOUN,m,sg,def
- המשא: NOUN,m,sg,def
- המשררים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- ועל: CONJ+PREP
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אפוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:14-15 (verbal): Direct parallel narrative: David is described wearing a linen ephod and the Levites/musicians clothed in fine linen while bringing up the ark—Chronicles retells the same scene.
- 1 Chronicles 15:25 (structural): Immediate contextual parallel in the same chapter that appoints Levite singers and states that the Levites and musicians were clothed in fine linen for the procession.
- Exodus 28:39-43 (thematic): Prescribes linen priestly garments (tunics, linen) for Aaron and his sons—provides cultic background for David's linen ephod and the Levites' liturgical attire.
- Ezekiel 44:17-19 (thematic): Prophetic regulation that priests minister in linen (not wool), echoing the wider biblical association of linen with sacred service and the garments worn by those serving at the ark.
Alternative generated candidates
- And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen; and all the Levites who bore the ark, and the singers, and Kenaniah the chief of the service of the singers, were clothed with fine linen; and David also wore an ephod of linen.
- David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Kenaniah the leader of the singers, and David himself were clothed in fine linen.
1 C.15.28 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
- ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- מעלים: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- בתרועה: PREP
- ובקול: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- שופר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ובחצצרות: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
- ובמצלתים: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- משמעים: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,pl
- בנבלים: PREP
- וכנרות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:5 (verbal): Same scene of bringing the ark with music; lists many of the same instruments (harps, psalteries, timbrels, cornets, cymbals), a close verbal parallel to Chronicles’ musical description.
- 2 Samuel 6:15 (verbal): Narrative parallel: 'David and all Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet' — nearly identical language about shouting and trumpets.
- 1 Chronicles 13:8 (structural): Earlier Chronicles account of an attempt to bring up the ark 'with shouting and with the sound of trumpets' — structural and verbal parallel within the Chronicler’s narrative.
- Psalm 98:4-6 (thematic): Liturgical call to 'make a joyful noise' with trumpets, cornet, harp and cymbals; echoes the same corporate, musical praise language and instrument list.
- Psalm 47:5 (allusion): 'God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet' — imagery of ascent accompanied by a shout and trumpet parallels the ark’s procession language.
Alternative generated candidates
- Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the horn, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a joyful noise on stringed instruments and harps.
- All Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the horn, with trumpets and cymbals, with the sound of lyres and harps.
1 C.15.29 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- בא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- עד: PREP
- עיר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומיכל: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
- בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
- שאול: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- נשקפה: VERB,niphal,perf,3,f,sg
- בעד: PREP
- החלון: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ותרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,f,sg
- את: PRT,acc
- המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- מרקד: VERB,piel,ptcp,m,sg
- ומשחק: CONJ+VERB,piel,ptcp,m,sg
- ותבז: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
- לו: PRON,3,m,sg
- בלבה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,f,sg
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:12-16 (verbal): Direct narrative parallel describing the ark brought to David's house and David dancing before the LORD; many phrases and events correspond closely to 1 Chr 15:29.
- 2 Samuel 6:20-23 (verbal): Continues the parallel account with Michal's contempt for David and the subsequent rebuke/consequence (Michal's childlessness), matching the motive and outcome implicit in 1 Chr 15:29.
- 1 Chronicles 13:8-14 (structural): Earlier Chronicle account of a failed attempt to bring the ark to David’s city (Uzzah's death); provides the contrasted structural background to the successful procession in ch.15.
- Joshua 6:6-16 (thematic): The ark's central role in a ritual procession bringing God's presence into a city—Joshua's march around Jericho—parallels the theme of the ark entering the city of David and public liturgical celebration.
Alternative generated candidates
- And the ark of the LORD came into the City of David; and Michal the daughter of Saul looked through the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart.
- When the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul looked through a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart.
1 C.16.1 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויביאו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
- את: PRT,acc
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
- ויציגו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
- אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
- בתוך: PREP
- האהל: NOUN,m,sg,def
- אשר: PRON,rel
- נטה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- לו: PRON,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויקריבו: VERB,hif,perf,3,m,pl
- עלות: NOUN,f,sg,cons
- ושלמים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- לפני: PREP
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:17 (verbal): Parallel narrative of the same event: the ark brought into David's house in Jerusalem and offerings made before the LORD; closely mirrors Chronicles' wording and sequence.
- 1 Chronicles 15:25-27 (verbal): Immediate narrative parallel within Chronicles describing the procession that brought the ark and the offering of burnt and peace offerings.
- Psalm 132:8 (thematic): Speaks of the ark coming to David's ‘tabernacles’/rest; thematically echoes the idea of the ark finding a dwelling in David’s tent.
- Exodus 25:8-9 (allusion): God’s instruction to make a sanctuary/tent so He may dwell among His people; David’s ‘pitching a tent’ for the ark alludes to Tabernacle imagery and God’s dwelling.
Alternative generated candidates
- They brought the ark of God and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
- They brought the ark of God and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it; and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
1 C.16.2 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויכל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- מהעלות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,def
- העלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs,def
- והשלמים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
- ויברך: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
- את: PRT,acc
- העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
- בשם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:18 (verbal): Nearly identical report: after offering burnt and peace offerings David blesses the people in the name of the LORD—Chronicles here echoes Samuel's account verbatim.
- Leviticus 9:22 (structural): Priestly precedent: after offering sin, burnt and peace offerings the officiant lifts up his hand to bless the people—a cultic pattern mirrored in David's actions.
- Numbers 6:24-27 (thematic): The formal Israelite blessing invoked by God’s name; David's blessing 'in the name of the LORD' echoes this priestly/traditional blessing formula.
- 1 Chronicles 29:20 (thematic): David blesses the assembly publicly after cultic activity; both passages present the king as cultic leader who pronounces blessing over the people.
Alternative generated candidates
- And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
- When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
1 C.16.3 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויחלק: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
- לכל: PREP
- איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- מאיש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועד: CONJ+PREP
- אשה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- לאיש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ככר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- לחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואשפר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואשישה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 6:19 (quotation): Nearly identical report of David distributing food and drink to all Israel after bringing the ark — the same action and phrasing in the parallel account.
- Exodus 16:18 (verbal): Describes a regulated distribution of manna so that each person received an allotted portion (an omer), paralleling the idea of giving bread to every man and woman.
- 1 Samuel 21:3-6 (thematic): The priest gives David consecrated loaves (shewbread), reflecting the motif of allocating sacred bread to individuals in a time of need or significant event.
- Acts 2:44-46 (thematic): The early community shared food and distributed bread among all, echoing the communal/kingly distribution of provisions to the whole people in Chronicles.
Alternative generated candidates
- And he distributed to every one of Israel, to every man and woman, a loaf of bread, a portion, and a cake of raisins.
- He distributed to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to each a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins.
1 C.16.4 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ויתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- לפני: PREP
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
- מן: PREP
- הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- משרתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- ולהזכיר: CONJ+PREP+VERB,qal,inf
- ולהודות: CONJ+PREP+VERB,qal,inf
- ולהלל: CONJ+PREP+VERB,qal,inf
- ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
- אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
- ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:16 (verbal): David instructs the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brothers as singers with musical instruments to give thanks and praise to the LORD—very close wording and setting to 16:4.
- 1 Chronicles 23:28 (verbal): Describes the duties of the Levites to stand and minister, giving regular thanks and praise to the LORD—echoes the liturgical role assigned in 16:4.
- 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 (thematic): Levites and priests praise and give thanks before the ark with instruments and song; the scene parallels the public cultic worship established in 1 Chr 16:4 and its effect (divine glory filling the house).
- 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 (structural): Hezekiah restores the Levitical ministry of worship—Levites appointed to praise, thank, and offer music before the LORD—mirroring the ritual functions assigned in 1 Chr 16:4.
- Psalm 105:1 (thematic): A general call to give thanks, call on God’s name, and proclaim his deeds—reflects the thanksgiving and praise function attributed to the Levites in 1 Chr 16:4.
Alternative generated candidates
- He appointed before the ark of the LORD some of the Levites to minister, to remember, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD God of Israel.
- He appointed before the ark of the LORD the Levites—to minister, to invoke, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.
1 C.16.5 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- אסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
- הראש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומשנהו: CONJ+NUM,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
- זכריה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- יעיאל: NOUN,m,sg,prop
- ושמירמות: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויחיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ומתתיה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ואליאב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ובניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ועבד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויעיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- בכלי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- נבלים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- ובכנרות: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
- ואסף: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
- במצלתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- משמיע: VERB,hiph,ptc,act,NA,m,sg
Parallels
- 1 Chronicles 15:16-19 (structural): Same narrative setting: David appoints Asaph and other Levites to minister musically before the ark—overlapping roster and function (singers and instrumentalists).
- 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 (verbal): Describes the Levites, sons of Asaph, sounding cymbals, harps and lyres in unison to give praise—closely parallels the instruments and the role of Asaph's group in 1 Chr 16:5.
- 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 (structural): Records David’s organization of the temple musicians, naming Asaph (with Heman and Jeduthun) and the divisions of singers—themewise parallel on appointment and duties of musical families.
- 1 Chronicles 6:31-33 (verbal): Lists Asaph and his descendants among the Levitical musicians and gatekeepers; affirms the hereditary musical service associated with Asaph mentioned in 1 Chr 16:5.
Alternative generated candidates
- Asaph was the chief, and his second was Zechariah; Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel—those with lyres and harps to give thanks and praise to the LORD; and Asaph with cymbals that make a sound.
- Asaph was chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliah, Benaiah, Obed‑edom, and Jeiel—those who were to sound with lyres and harps; and Asaph with cymbals to make a sound.
1 C.16.6 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- ובניהו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ויחזיאל: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
- הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
- בחצצרות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
- תמיד: ADV
- לפני: PREP
- ארון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
Parallels
- Joshua 6:4 (verbal): Priests carrying the ark are accompanied by seven priests blowing rams' horns (trumpets) before the ark in the procession around Jericho — direct image of trumpets sounding before the ark.
- Numbers 10:8-10 (thematic): Commands that the sons of Aaron (priests) shall blow the silver trumpets to signal assemblies, journeys and offerings — establishes the cultic role of priests/Levites blowing trumpets before the LORD.
- 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 (structural): When the ark was brought into the temple, the Levites, including trumpeters and singers, blew and praised the LORD together — parallels the liturgical ensemble assembled to blow trumpets before the ark.
- 1 Chronicles 15:24 (thematic): Levitical appointments to minister before the ark, to give thanks and praise; contextually linked to the assignment of specific individuals (musicians and trumpeters) for service before the ark.
Alternative generated candidates
- And Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
- Benaiah and Jahaziel were the priests who were to blow the trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
He made for himself houses in the City of David, prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tent for it.
Then David said, “It is not for us to carry the ark of God; for by the Levites the LORD has chosen to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister to him forever.” So David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.
David gathered the sons of Aaron and the Levites.
Of the sons of Kohath: Uriel the chief, and his brethren, one hundred and twenty.
Of the sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred and twenty.
Of the sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and his brethren, one hundred and thirty.
Of the sons of Elizaphan: Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren, two hundred.
Of the sons of Hebron: Eliel the chief, and his brethren, eighty.
Of the sons of Aziel: Amminadab the chief, and his brethren, one hundred and twelve.
David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites: Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. And he said to them, “You are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, and bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it.
For at the first the LORD our God made a breach upon us, because we did not seek him according to the ordinance.”
Then the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel.
The Levites carried the ark of God as Moses had commanded according to the word of the LORD, on their shoulders with poles upon them.
David said to the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brethren the singers with instruments of music — with lyres, harps, and cymbals — to make a joyful sound. So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan son of Kushaiah. And with them their brethren, who were to be set in order: Zechariah son of Jeiel, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphalehu, Mikneiah, Obed‑edom, and Jeiel the gatekeepers.
The singers were Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, who sounded on the bronze cymbals. And Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were at the lyres to lead the song.
Mattithiah, Eliphalehu, Mikneiah, Obed‑edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were with harps according to the prescribed order, to give thanks continually.
Chenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was appointed over the service because he understood.
Berechiah and Elkanah were gatekeepers for the ark. And Shebaniah, Josaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer — the priests — blew continually with trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed‑edom and Jehiah were gatekeepers for the ark. And David, and the elders of Israel, and the chiefs of the thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed‑edom with gladness.
Because God helped the Levites who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they offered seven bulls and seven rams.
David was clothed with a robe of linen; all the Levites who carried the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the leader of the singers also were clothed with fine linen, and David wore a linen ephod.
All Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sound of trumpets and horns, with cymbals, and with stringed instruments and harps.
When the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked through a window and saw King David leaping and dancing; and she despised him in her heart.
They brought the ark of God and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it; and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
He distributed to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to each a loaf of bread, a portion, and a cake of raisins.
He appointed before the ark of the LORD the Levites to minister, to give thanks and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.
Asaph was chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed‑edom, and Jeiel, with lyres and harps; and Asaph with cymbals to sound.
Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were with the trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.