King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
Complete Jewish Bible:
B'nayah and Yachzi'el the cohanim blew the trumpets continually before the ark for the covenant of God.
Berean Standard Bible:
and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.
American Standard Version:
and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually, before the ark of the covenant of God.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Benaiah{H1141} also and Jahaziel{H3166} the priests{H3548} with trumpets{H2689} continually{H8548} before{H6440} the ark{H727} of the covenant{H1285} of God{H430}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Chronicles 5:12
- Also the Levites [which were] the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, [being] arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)
2 Chronicles 5:13
- It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers [were] as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up [their] voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: that [then] the house was filled with a cloud, [even] the house of the LORD;
Numbers 10:8
- And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations.
2 Chronicles 13:12
- And, behold, God himself [is] with us for [our] captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper.
2 Chronicles 29:26
- And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
2 Chronicles 29:28
- And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: [and] all [this continued] until the burnt offering was finished.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 16:6
1 Chronicles 16:6 is a verse that captures a moment of worship and celebration in the history of Israel. The verse is part of the narrative describing the events following King David's first attempt to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. After the initial attempt ended in tragedy due to Uzzah's irreverent act, the Ark was housed at the home of Obed-edom for three months, where it brought blessings. The second attempt to bring the Ark to Jerusalem was marked by careful adherence to the law of God, with sacrifices offered at every step and great rejoicing.
In this context, the verse mentions Benaiah and Jahaziel, who are priests, playing trumpets before the Ark of the Covenant. This act of blowing trumpets was not only a musical expression but also a religious and ceremonial act, signifying joy, celebration, and the call to worship. Trumpets in the Old Testament were used to summon assemblies, to announce the beginning of festivals, to signal the start of battles, and to accompany sacrifices and other acts of worship.
The Ark of the Covenant was the most sacred object in Israelite worship, symbolizing the presence of God among His people. It contained the tablets of the law, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna, and was kept in the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle. The continual playing of the trumpets by Benaiah and Jahaziel before the Ark emphasizes the ongoing worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and holiness.
The historical context of this verse is significant because it reflects the establishment of proper worship practices in Jerusalem, which would later become the center of Israelite religious life. It also highlights the importance of obeying God's commandments and the role of music and instruments in worship, setting a precedent for future temple services. This moment of jubilation is a snapshot of Israel's history where sacred traditions were being shaped and solidified, with the Ark at the heart of the nation's spiritual identity.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1141
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּנָיָה
Transliteration: Bᵉnâyâh
Pronunciation: ben-aw-yaw'
Description: or בּנָיָהוּ; (prolonged) from בָּנָה and יָהּ; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites; Benaiah. - Strong's Number: H3166
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַחֲזִיאֵל
Transliteration: Yachăzîyʼêl
Pronunciation: yakh-az-ee-ale'
Description: from חָזָה and אֵל; beheld of God; Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites; Jahaziel, Jahziel. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H2689
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲצֹצְרָה
Transliteration: chătsôtsᵉrâh
Pronunciation: khats-o-tser-aw'
Description: by reduplication from חָצַר; a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note); trumpet(-er). - Strong's Number: H8548
There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּמִיד
Transliteration: tâmîyd
Pronunciation: taw-meed'
Description: from an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); ellipt. the regular (daily) sacrifice; alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - 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: H1285
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִית
Transliteration: bᵉrîyth
Pronunciation: ber-eeth'
Description: from בָּרָה (in the sense of cutting (like בָּרָא)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh); confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.