King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And David [was] clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also [had] upon him an ephod of linen.
Complete Jewish Bible:
David, all the L'vi'im bearing the ark, the singers and K'nanyah the music leader for the singers were all wearing linen cloaks; and David was also wearing a linen ritual vest.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
American Standard Version:
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: and David had upon him an ephod of linen.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And David{H1732} was clothed{H3736} with a robe{H4598} of fine linen{H948}, and all the Levites{H3881} that bare{H5375} the ark{H727}, and the singers{H7891}, and Chenaniah{H3663} the master{H8269} of the song{H4853} with the singers{H7891}: David{H1732} also had upon him an ephod{H646} of linen{H906}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Samuel 6:14
- And David danced before the LORD with all [his] might; and David [was] girded with a linen ephod.
1 Samuel 2:18
- But Samuel ministered before the LORD, [being] a child, girded with a linen ephod.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 15:27
1 Chronicles 15:27 is set within the broader context of King David's efforts to properly establish the worship of God in Jerusalem. This verse specifically describes the attire worn by David and the Levites during a significant religious ceremony: the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark was a symbol of God's presence and had been previously mishandled, leading to a man's death (1 Chronicles 13:9-10). David, now following the prescribed rituals, is depicted wearing a robe of fine linen, which signifies purity and royalty, and an ephod, a sacred garment associated with the priesthood, indicating his role as a leader not only in governance but also in religious matters.
The Levites, who were responsible for carrying the Ark, and the singers, who were ministering through music, are also noted to be wearing fine linen, aligning them with the sanctity of the occasion. Chenaniah, the master of the song, is mentioned by name, highlighting his leadership role among the musicians. This verse underscores the importance of proper preparation and attire in worship, reflecting the reverence and solemnity with which the Israelites approached their religious duties. It also emphasizes the unity of purpose among the religious leaders, the king, and the people in the worship of God, which was central to Israel's identity and David's reforms. The historical context is the period of David's reign when he sought to centralize the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem, which included the eventual construction of the Temple. This moment of the Ark's transport is a milestone in that endeavor, symbolizing the unification of the religious and political capitals of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1732
There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּוִד
Transliteration: Dâvid
Pronunciation: daw-veed'
Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David. - Strong's Number: H3736
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּרְבֵּל
Transliteration: karbêl
Pronunciation: kar-bale'
Description: from the same as כֶּבֶל; to gird or clothe; clothed. - Strong's Number: H4598
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְעִיל
Transliteration: mᵉʻîyl
Pronunciation: meh-eel'
Description: from מָעַל in the sense of covering; a robe (i.e. upper and outer garment); cloke, coat, mantle, robe. - Strong's Number: H948
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוּץ
Transliteration: bûwts
Pronunciation: boots
Description: from an unused root (of the same form) meaning to bleach, i.e. (intransitive) be white; probably cotton (of some sort); fine (white) linen. - Strong's Number: H3881
There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֵוִיִּי
Transliteration: Lêvîyîy
Pronunciation: lay-vee-ee'
Description: or לֵוִי; patronymically from לֵוִי; a Levite or descendant of Levi; Leviite. - Strong's Number: H5375
There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשָׂא
Transliteration: nâsâʼ
Pronunciation: naw-saw'
Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. - Strong's Number: H727
There are 467 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼârôwn
Pronunciation: aw-rone'
Description: or אָרֹן; from אָרָה (in the sense of gathering); a box; ark, chest, coffin. - Strong's Number: H7891
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁיר
Transliteration: shîyr
Pronunciation: sheer
Description: or (the original form) שׁוּר; (1 Samuel 18:6), a primitive root (rather identical with שׁוּר through the idea of strolling minstrelsy); to sing; behold (by mistake for שׁוּר), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). - Strong's Number: H3663
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּנַנְיָה
Transliteration: Kᵉnanyâh
Pronunciation: ken-an-yaw'
Description: or כְּנַנְיָהוּ; from כָּנַן and יָהּ; Jah has planted; Kenanjah, an Israelite; Chenaniah. - Strong's Number: H8269
There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׂר
Transliteration: sar
Pronunciation: sar
Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. - Strong's Number: H4853
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַשָּׂא
Transliteration: massâʼ
Pronunciation: mas-saw'
Description: from נָשָׂא; a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly adoom, especially singing; mental, desire; burden, carry away, prophecy, [idiom] they set, song, tribute. - Strong's Number: H646
There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵפוֹד
Transliteration: ʼêphôwd
Pronunciation: ay-fode'
Description: rarely אֵפֹד; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image; ephod. - Strong's Number: H906
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּד
Transliteration: bad
Pronunciation: bad
Description: perhaps from בָּדַד (in the sense of divided fibres); flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment; linen.