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</div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah and Benaiah were to play the lyres according to alamoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were chosen to play the harps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play harps according to Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with strings according to Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with harps <i>tuned</i> to alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah and Benaiah, with harps tuned to alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with harps <i>tuned</i> to alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with harps <i>set</i> according to alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah [were to play] with harps <i>tuned</i> to Alamoth [that is, a high pitch];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play harps according to Alamoth<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play harps according to Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries set to Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries set to Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zechariah, Jaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were appointed to play harps according to [alamoth]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah played harps to accompany the women singers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to the alamoth style;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Zechariah, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with stringed instruments set to Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with stringed instruments set to Alamoth; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jeheil, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries over the girls’ [voices],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jeheil, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries besides virgins,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with lyres upon Alemoth;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Zacharias, and Oziel, and Semiramoth, and Jehiel, and Ani, and Eliab, and Maasias, and Banaias, sung mysteries upon psalteries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah were singing mysteries with the psalteries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah, Uzziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah played on harps set to “Alamoth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play harps according to Alamoth;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />These were all who played with the instruments of brass to minister in the service: Azariah, Aziel, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maasiah, and Benaiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These all sang with hymns of praise, to minister with instruments of brass: Azarayah, Azyayel, and Yukhiyel, and Yani, and Eliab, and Masyah and Benaiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries set to Alamoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Zacharias, and Oziel, Semiramoth, Jeiel, Oni, Eliab, Maasaeas, Banaeas, with lutes, on alaemoth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4487" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: ū·zə·ḵar·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5815.htm" title="5815: wa·‘ă·zî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Aziel. From uwz and 'el; strengthened of God; Aziel, an Israelite.">Aziel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8070.htm" title="8070: ū·šə·mî·rā·mō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmariymowth; probably from shem and plural of ramah; name of heights; Shemiramoth, the name of two Israelites.">Shemiramoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3171.htm" title="3171: wî·ḥî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Ychavrel; from chayah and 'el; God will live; Jechiel, the name of eight Israelites.">Jehiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6042.htm" title="6042: wə·‘un·nî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. From anah; afflicted; Unni, the name of two Israelites.">Unni,</a> <a href="/hebrew/446.htm" title="446: we·’ĕ·lî·’āḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God is father, the name of several Isr. From 'el and 'ab; God of father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites.">Eliab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">Maaseiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">and Benaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5035.htm" title="5035: bin·ḇā·lîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre. Or nebel; from nabel; a skin-bag for liquids; hence, a vase; also a lyre.">were to play the harps</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">according to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5961.htm" title="5961: ‘ă·lā·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- (soprano voices of) young women. Plural of almah; properly, girls, i.e. The soprano or female voice, perhaps falsetto.">Alamoth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Psalm 81:2</a></span><br />Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></span><br />David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">1 Chronicles 16:5-6</a></span><br />Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-28</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a></span><br />Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-3</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalm 149:3</a></span><br />Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a></span><br />When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;</p><p class="hdg">Aziel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18</a></b></br> And with them their brethren of the second <i>degree</i>, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.</p><p class="hdg">Jaaziel </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God <i>is</i> our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Alamoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Harps</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Lyres</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Play</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Psalteries</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Shemiramoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Shemi'ramoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/job/30-31.htm">Tuned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Unni</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-18.htm">Virgins</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Alamoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-20.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Harps</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Lyres</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Play</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">Psalteries</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Shemiramoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Shemi'ramoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Tuned</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Unni</a> <a href="/esther/2-2.htm">Virgins</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">David having prepared a place for the ark,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">the priests and Levites bring it from Obed-Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">He performs the solemnity thereof with great joy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Michal despises him</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah</b><br>These names represent a group of Levites appointed by King David to play musical instruments during the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, emphasizing the importance of worship and music in Israelite culture. Each name reflects a unique heritage and role within the community, highlighting the diversity and unity in worship. The inclusion of these specific individuals underscores the organized and communal nature of worship in ancient Israel.<p><b>were to play the harps</b><br>Harps were stringed instruments commonly used in ancient Israelite worship, often associated with joy and celebration. The use of harps in this context signifies the importance of music in expressing reverence and adoration for God. Music played a crucial role in the spiritual life of Israel, serving as a means to glorify God and to accompany significant religious events. The harp, in particular, is frequently mentioned in the Psalms, which were often sung with musical accompaniment.<p><b>according to Alamoth</b><br>The term "Alamoth" is believed to refer to a musical term or style, possibly indicating a higher pitch or a specific tune. It may also suggest that the music was to be performed by young women or in a manner associated with youthfulness and vigor. This term appears in the superscription of <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46</a>, suggesting a connection between the psalm and the musical style or arrangement used in this passage. The use of specific musical terms indicates the structured and intentional nature of worship in ancient Israel, reflecting a deep appreciation for the arts in the service of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah,_jaaziel,_shemiramoth,_jehiel,_unni,_eliab,_maaseiah,_and_benaiah.htm">Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah</a></b><br>These individuals were Levites appointed by King David to play musical instruments during the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. Their role was to lead worship and praise through music.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/harps.htm">Harps</a></b><br>A stringed musical instrument used in ancient Israelite worship. The harp was significant in creating a joyful and reverent atmosphere during the procession.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/alamoth.htm">Alamoth</a></b><br>This term is believed to refer to a musical style or a specific pitch, possibly indicating a higher register. It may also refer to young women, suggesting a particular vocal range or choir.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. The transportation of the Ark to Jerusalem was a significant event in Israel's history.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city chosen by God as the central place of worship for Israel. The Ark's arrival in Jerusalem marked a pivotal moment in establishing the city as the spiritual heart of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for worship, helping to express joy, reverence, and adoration for God. It is important to incorporate music that honors God and aligns with biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_preparation_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order and Preparation in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed organization of musicians and instruments shows the value of preparation and order in worship. We should approach worship with intentionality and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/using_our_gifts_for_god's_glory.htm">Using Our Gifts for God's Glory</a></b><br>Each Levite had a specific role in the worship service, demonstrating the importance of using our unique gifts and talents to serve God and edify the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_presence.htm">Reverence for God's Presence</a></b><br>The Ark symbolized God's presence, and the careful handling of it teaches us to approach God with awe and respect in our worship and daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/musical_terms_in_the_bible.htm">What musical terms are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>THE ARK.<p>V. Two warders of the Ark.<p>VI. The king, with the heads of the nation.</span><p>(20) The eight harpers. Perhaps Maaseiah or Benaiah belongs to the next verse. This would give seven (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm" title="And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.">1Chronicles 15:24</a>) in each band.<p><span class= "bld">Aziel</span> should be Jaaziel, as in <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm" title="And with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.">1Chronicles 15:18</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Jehiel.</span>--<span class= "ital">God liveth.</span> Jeiel=Jeuel (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-6.htm" title="And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred and ninety.">1Chronicles 9:6</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm" title="And in Gibeon dwelled the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was Maachah:">1Chronicles 9:35</a>), <span class= "ital">Remembered of God.</span> . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Zechariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְכַרְיָ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·ḵar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aziel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲזִיאֵ֜ל</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·zî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5815.htm">Strong's 5815: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aziel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemiramoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁמִֽירָמ֤וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·mî·rā·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8070.htm">Strong's 8070: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemiramoth -- probably 'name of heights', two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽיחִיאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wî·ḥî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3171.htm">Strong's 3171: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Unni,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֻנִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘un·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6042.htm">Strong's 6042: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unni -- two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliab,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶֽאֱלִיאָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Maaseiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Benaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנָיָ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were to play the harps</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּנְבָלִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(bin·ḇā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5035.htm">Strong's 5035: </a> </span><span class="str2">A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Alamoth;</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלָמֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lā·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5961.htm">Strong's 5961: </a> </span><span class="str2">Girls, the soprano, female voice, falsetto</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">1 Chronicles 15:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 15:20 And Zechariah and Aziel and Shemiramoth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:21" /></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>