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So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Living Translation</a> King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to praise the LORD with the psalms written by David and by Asaph the seer. So they offered joyous praise and bowed down in worship. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Hezekiah the king and the officials commanded the Levites to sing praises to the LORD with the words of David and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a> Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover King Hezekiah and the leaders commanded the Levites to sing praise to the LORD with the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshiped. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Moreover, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with joy, and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> Moreover, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with joy, and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Moreover, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD with the words of David and Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with joy, and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Moreover, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to Yahweh with the words of David and Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness, and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Also King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to exclaim praises to the LORD with the words of David and of Asaph the seer. And they exclaimed praises with joy, and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then King Hezekiah and the officials told the Levites to sing praise to the LORD in the words of David and of the seer Asaph. So they sang praises with rejoicing and knelt low and worshiped. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then King Hezekiah and the officials told the Levites to sing praise to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with rejoicing and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praises unto Jehovah with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing the songs of praise that David and Asaph the prophet had written. And so they bowed down and joyfully sang praises to the LORD. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praises unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then King Hezekiah and the leaders told the Levites to praise the LORD with the words of David and the seer Asaph. They joyfully sang praises, bowed down, and worshiped. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king and the leaders of the nation told the Levites to sing to the LORD the songs of praise that were written by David and by Asaph the prophet. So everyone sang with great joy as they knelt and worshiped God. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the descendants of Levi to sing praises to the LORD based on psalms that had been written by David and Asaph the seer. So they all joyfully sang praises, bowed low, and worshipped. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a> King Hezekiah and the officials told the Levites to praise the LORD, using the psalms of David and Asaph the prophet. So they joyfully offered praise and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moreover Hezekiah the king and the leaders commanded the Levites to sing praises to the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. They sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshiped. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Moreover, Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise to the LORD, with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshiped. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praises to Yahweh with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. They sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshiped. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Hezekiah the king commands—and the princes—to the Levites [to cause them] to give praise to YHWH in the words of David, and of Asaph the seer, and they praise—to joy, and they bow, and pay respect. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Hezekiah the king saith, and the princes, to the Levites to give praise to Jehovah in the words of David, and of Asaph the seer, and they praise -- unto joy, and they bow, and do obeisance. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Hezekiah the king, and the chiefs, will say, to the Levites to praise to Jehovah in the words of David, and Asaph the seer. And they will praise even to gladness, and they will bow down and worship.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Ezechias and the princes commanded the Levites to praise the Lord with the words of David, and Asaph the seer: and they praised him with great joy, and bowing the knee adored. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Hezekiah and the rulers instructed the Levites to praise the Lord with the words of David, and of Asaph, the seer. And they praised him with great joy, and kneeling down, they adored. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a> King Hezekiah and the princes then told the Levites to sing the praises of the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. They sang praises till their joy was full, then fell down and worshiped. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> King Hezekiah and the officials commanded the Levites to sing praises to the LORD with the words of David and of the seer Asaph. They sang praises with gladness, and they bowed down and worshiped.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praises to the LORD with the words of David and of Asaph the prophet. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed down and worshipped. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And King Hezekiah and the Princes said to the Levites to sing to LORD JEHOVAH with the words of David and of Asaph the Prophet, and they sang well in joy, and they fell down, and they worshiped.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praises unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and prostrated themselves. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And king Ezekias and the princes told the Levites to sing hymns to the Lord in the words of David, and of Asaph the prophet: and they sang hymns with gladness, and fell down and worshipped. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=7601" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Hezekiah Restores Temple Worship</a> …29When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped. 30<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then King</a> <a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·haś·śā·rîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and his officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: lal·wî·yim (Prep-l:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: lə·hal·lêl (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To shine.">to sing praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: bə·ḏiḇ·rê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">in the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/623.htm" title="623: wə·’ā·sāp̄ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">and of Asaph</a> <a href="/hebrew/2374.htm" title="2374: ha·ḥō·zeh (Art:: N-ms) -- A seer. Active participle of chazah; a beholder in vision; also a compact.">the seer.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: way·hal·lū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To shine.">So they sang praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: lə·śim·ḥāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with gladness</a> <a href="/hebrew/6915.htm" title="6915: way·yiq·qə·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to shrivel up, i.e. Contract or bend the body in deference.">and bowed their heads</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">and worshiped.</a> 31Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">Psalm 30:4</a> Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. <a href="/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7</a> For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise. <a href="/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2</a> Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a> Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. <a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-2</a> Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a> A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a> A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. <a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Psalm 105:2</a> Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a> Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! <a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a> Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. <a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5</a> Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a> Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a> Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise to the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.with the words<a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1,2</a> Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, … <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">1 Chronicles 16:7-36</a> Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren… they sang<a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a> Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.<a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a> Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.<a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1,2,6</a> O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-13.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-27.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-27.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-27.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-27.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-26.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-19.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-13.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">Prostrated</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-28.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">Seer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-13.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-15.htm">Words</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">Worshiped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-21.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/6-5.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-3.htm">Prostrated</a> <a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">Seer</a> <a href="/job/21-12.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Words</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Worshiped</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 29</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Hezekiah's good reign.</a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">He restores religion</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-5.htm">He exhorts the Levites</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices,</a> 24. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-24.htm">wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Levites, members of the tribe of Levi, were designated by God to perform religious duties and assist the priests in the temple. This command to sing praises signifies a return to the worship practices established by King David, emphasizing the importance of music in worship. The Levites' role highlights the structured and ordained nature of worship in the temple, reflecting the order God desires in worship.in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. David, the second king of Israel, was a prolific psalmist, and many of the Psalms are attributed to him. Asaph, a contemporary of David, was a chief musician and seer, meaning he had a prophetic role. The use of their words indicates a return to the divinely inspired songs and prophecies that were foundational to Israel's worship. This connection to David and Asaph underscores the continuity of worship practices and the importance of adhering to the traditions established by these revered figures. It also highlights the prophetic nature of worship, as Asaph's role as a seer suggests that worship can be a means of receiving divine revelation.So they sang praises with gladness The Levites' singing with gladness reflects the joy and gratitude that comes from genuine worship and obedience to God. This joy is a recurring theme in the Psalms and is often associated with the presence of God and the fulfillment of His promises. The gladness also signifies the people's relief and hope as they return to proper worship after a period of spiritual decline. This phrase emphasizes the emotional and spiritual impact of worship, which is not just a ritual but a heartfelt expression of devotion and thanksgiving.and bowed down and worshiped. Bowing down is a physical act of reverence and submission, symbolizing humility before God. This act of worship is consistent with biblical expressions of adoration and respect for the divine. It reflects the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and the worshipers' recognition of their dependence on Him. This phrase connects to other scriptural instances where bowing is associated with worship, such as in the Psalms and the book of Revelation, where heavenly beings and elders bow before God's throne. It also points to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who is worshiped by all creation as the King of Kings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_hezekiah.htm">King Hezekiah</a> The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms to restore proper worship of Yahweh. He is known for his faithfulness and dedication to God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a> Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and temple service. They played a crucial role in leading worship and maintaining the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, known for his psalms and deep relationship with God. His writings often served as a foundation for worship in Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/a/asaph_the_seer.htm">Asaph the Seer</a> A prominent Levite musician and seer during the time of David, known for his contributions to the Psalms and his role in temple worship. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The central place of worship for the Israelites, where sacrifices and offerings were made, and where the Levites led the people in worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship_in_community.htm">The Importance of Worship in Community</a> Worship is not just a personal act but a communal one, as seen in Hezekiah's command to the Levites. Engaging in corporate worship strengthens the faith community. <a href="/topical/u/using_scripture_in_worship.htm">Using Scripture in Worship</a> The Levites sang with the words of David and Asaph, showing the importance of using Scripture as a foundation for worship. This practice helps align our hearts with God's truth. <a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship.htm">Joyful Worship</a> The Levites sang with gladness, reminding us that worship should be a joyful expression of our love and gratitude towards God. <a href="/topical/r/reverence_in_worship.htm">Reverence in Worship</a> Bowing their heads in worship signifies reverence and humility before God. Our worship should reflect a deep respect for His holiness. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_worship.htm">Leadership in Worship</a> Hezekiah's leadership in restoring worship practices highlights the role of leaders in guiding others towards a deeper relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29</a> <a href="/q/which_bible_book_is_the_longest.htm">Which Bible book is the longest?</a> <a href="/q/did_david_write_psalm_41,_or_is_it_later.htm">Is there solid historical or textual evidence that David definitively authored Psalm 41, or could it be a later composition? </a> <a href="/q/when_were_the_psalms_composed.htm">What is the date of the Psalms' composition?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_asaph's_existence.htm">If Asaph authored Psalm 73, as tradition claims, where is the archaeological or historical evidence confirming his existence and literary contributions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) With the words of David, and of Asaph.--Heb., in the words. This appears to mean that the singing (<a href="/2_chronicles/29-28.htm" title="And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.">2Chronicles 29:28</a>) consisted in chanting Davidic and Asaphite psalms, and it is usually so explained. But the expression "in the words of David and of Asaph" may be compared with "in the words of Jehovah," <a href="/2_chronicles/29-15.htm" title="And they gathered their brothers, and sanctified themselves, and came, according to the commandment of the king, by the words of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD.">2Chronicles 29:15</a>, and "in the command of David and Gad the king's seer," <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm" title="And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for so was the commandment of the LORD by his prophets.">2Chronicles 29:25</a>; and so may be understood to assert merely that the singing was in accordance with the arrangements of David and Asaph. (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/25-1.htm" title="Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:">1Chronicles 25:1-2</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/25-9.htm" title="Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brothers and sons were twelve:">1Chronicles 25:9</a>.)Asaph the seer.--So Heman is called (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm" title="All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.">1Chronicles 25:5</a>); and Jeduthun (<a href="/2_chronicles/25-15.htm" title="Why the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent to him a prophet, which said to him, Why have you sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of your hand?">2Chronicles 25:15</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - With the words of David, and of Asaph. We can scarcely exclude from our thought the impression that loving human reverence for their own past religious helpers of song and music, and enthusiasm for the memory of them, were here glanced at. The king's and the princes supplementary (moreover) injunction and instruction to the Levites as to what words they should put on their lips. Asaph the seer. This is the only place in which Asaph is thus distinctly named seer, but it is contained virtually in <a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">1 Chronicles 25:2</a>; and for the substantive title given to two colleagues, see <a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm">1 Chronicles 25:5</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a>. The princes (see their growing prominence in <a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">2 Chronicles 24:17</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/28-21.htm">2 Chronicles 28:21</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/30-2.htm">2 Chronicles 30:2, 6, 12, 24</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">2 Chronicles 32:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then King הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Hezekiah יְחִזְקִיָּ֨הוּ (yə·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites and his officials וְהַשָּׂרִים֙ (wə·haś·śā·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince ordered וַ֠יֹּאמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the Levites לַלְוִיִּ֔ם (lal·wî·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi to sing praises לְהַלֵּל֙ (lə·hal·lêl) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> To shine to the LORD לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in the words בְּדִבְרֵ֥י (bə·ḏiḇ·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of David דָוִ֖יד (ḏā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and of Asaph וְאָסָ֣ף (wə·’ā·sāp̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites the seer. הַחֹזֶ֑ה (ha·ḥō·zeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> A beholder in vision, a compact So they sang praises וַֽיְהַלְלוּ֙ (way·hal·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> To shine with gladness לְשִׂמְחָ֔ה (lə·śim·ḥāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> Blithesomeness, glee and bowed their heads וַֽיִּקְּד֖וּ (way·yiq·qə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6915.htm">Strong's 6915: </a> To shrivel up, contract, bend the body, in deference and worshiped. וַיִּֽשְׁתַּחֲוֽוּ׃ (way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:30 Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>