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Obed-Edom and Jehiah were also to be doorkeepers for the ark. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—all of whom were priests—were chosen to blow the trumpets as they marched in front of the Ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were chosen to guard the Ark. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, should blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were to be gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah, doorkeepers for the ark. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah also were gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah also were gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah also were gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah also were gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests blew the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah (Jeiel) were also gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The priests, Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, were to blow trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The priests, Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, were to blow trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethanel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethanel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The priests Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer blew trumpets in front of God's ark. Obed Edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests were appointed to sound the trumpets before the Ark of God, and Obed-edom and Jehiah were trustees for the ark. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer?the priests?were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God; Obed-Edom and Jehiel were also guardians of the ark. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethanel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 Obed-edom and Jehiah were door-keepers for the ark. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before God’s ark; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests, are blowing with trumpets before the Ark of God; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah [are] gatekeepers for the Ark. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests, are blowing with trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah are gatekeepers for the ark. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Shebaniah and Jehoshaphat, and Nathaniel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests, trumpeting with trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed-Edom and Jehiah, gate-keepers to the ark.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Sebenias, and Josaphat, and Nathanael, and Amasai, and Zacharias, and Banaias, and Eliezer the priests, sounded with trumpets, before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehias were porters of the ark. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the priests, Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethanel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, were sounding the trumpets before the ark of God. And Obededom and Jehiah were porters of the ark. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Bible</a> The priests, Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, sounded the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jeiel were also gatekeepers before the ark. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah also were to be gatekeepers for the ark.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Shebaniah, Jehoshaphat, Nathanael, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of the LORD; and Ober-edom and Ahiah looked after the ark. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shebna, and Yushaphat, and Nathaniel, and Amshi, and Zechariah, and Benaiah and Eliazar, these are the Priests who were sounding on the horns before the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH, and UbarAdom and Akhia were looking after the Ark.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethanel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Somnia, and Josaphat, and Nathanael, and Amasai, and Zacharia, and Banaea, and Eliezer, the priests, were sounding with trumpets before the ark of God: and Abdedom and Jeia were door-keepers of the ark of God. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/15-24.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4521" 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/1_chronicles/15.htm">The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark</a> …23Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. 24<a href="/hebrew/7645.htm" title="7645: ū·šə·ḇan·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shbanyahuw; from the same as Shebna' and Yahh; Jah has grown; Shebanjah, the name of three or four Israelites.">Shebaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3146.htm" title="3146: wə·yō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Joshaphat. A form of Yhowshaphat; Joshaphat, an Israelite.">Joshaphat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5417.htm" title="5417: ū·nə·ṯan·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Given of God, the name of a number of Isr. From nathan and 'el; given of God; Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites.">Nethanel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6022.htm" title="6022: wa·‘ă·mā·śay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From amac; burdensome; Amasai, the name of three Israelites.">Amasai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: ū·zə·ḵar·yā·hū (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/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.">Benaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/461.htm" title="461: we·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and ezer; God of help; Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites.">and Eliezer—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priests—</a> <a href="/hebrew/2690.htm" title="2690: ma·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rīm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To sound a trumpet. ">were to blow</a> <a href="/hebrew/2689.htm" title="2689: ba·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fp) -- (an ancient) trumpet. By reduplication from chatsar; a trumpet.">the trumpets</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: wə·‘ō·ḇêḏFrom the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: ’ĕ·ḏōm (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites.">Obed-edom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3174.htm" title="3174: wî·ḥî·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- May Yah live, an Isr. From chayah and Yahh; Jah will live; Jechijah, an Israelite.">and Jehiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7778.htm" title="7778: šō·‘ă·rîm (N-mp) -- A gatekeeper. Or shomer: active participle of sha'ar; a janitor.">were also to be guardians</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: lā·’ā·rō·wn (Prep-l, Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">of the ark.</a> <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="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">2 Samuel 6:17</a> So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">2 Samuel 6:13</a> When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15</a> while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12</a> Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">1 Chronicles 16:6</a> and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">1 Chronicles 16:42</a> Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">1 Chronicles 13:3</a> Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1-2</a> Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4</a> David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">1 Chronicles 16:37</a> So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, <a href="/1_chronicles/16-39.htm">1 Chronicles 16:39</a> And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41</a> With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” <a href="/1_chronicles/16-43.htm">1 Chronicles 16:43</a> Then all the people departed for their homes, and David returned home to bless his household.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the priest<a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">1 Chronicles 16:6</a> Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.<a href="/numbers/10-8.htm">Numbers 10:8</a> 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.<a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12,13</a> 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:) … Obed-edom<a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18,23</a> And with them their brethren 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">Ama'sai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-8.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-8.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-43.htm">Joshaphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-43.htm">Josh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">Music</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-14.htm">Nethaneel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-14.htm">Nethanel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-14.htm">Nethan'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Obededom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">Obed-Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">O'bed-E'dom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-14.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-14.htm">Shebani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Trumpets</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-25.htm">Ama'sai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">Eliezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-15.htm">Elie'zer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-43.htm">Joshaphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-43.htm">Josh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">Music</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Nethaneel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Nethanel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Nethan'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Obededom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Obed-Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">O'bed-E'dom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Shebani'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-28.htm">Trumpets</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 15</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">David having prepared a place for the ark,</a> 15. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">the priests and Levites bring it from Obed-Edom</a> 25. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">He performs the solemnity thereof with great joy</a> 29. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Michal despises him</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 were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and were set apart for religious duties. The mention of these names highlights the importance of lineage and the continuation of priestly duties as established in the Mosaic Law. Each name represents a family or clan within the tribe of Levi, emphasizing the organized structure of worship and service in ancient Israel.were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. The blowing of trumpets was a significant act in Israelite worship and warfare, often signaling the presence of God or calling the people to attention. In this context, the trumpets announced the movement of the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The use of trumpets is rooted in the instructions given in <a href="/numbers/10.htm">Numbers 10:1-10</a>, where God commands Moses to make two silver trumpets for calling the community together and for having the camps set out. This act also foreshadows the eschatological trumpet calls mentioned in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a>, where the trumpet will announce the return of Christ.Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. Obed-edom is a significant figure, as the Ark of the Covenant had previously been kept at his house, bringing blessings upon his household (<a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">2 Samuel 6:11</a>). His role as a guardian underscores his faithfulness and the trust placed in him by King David. Jehiah, though less mentioned, shares in this responsibility, indicating the importance of safeguarding the Ark, which was the most sacred object in Israelite worship. The guardianship of the Ark reflects the reverence and care required in handling holy objects, a theme that resonates throughout the Old Testament, such as in the instructions for the tabernacle and temple service. This also points to the concept of stewardship and faithfulness in service to God, a principle that carries into New Testament teachings on spiritual responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/shebaniah,_joshaphat,_nethanel,_amasai,_zechariah,_benaiah,_and_eliezer.htm">Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer</a> These were priests assigned to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Their role was crucial in the ceremonial procession, symbolizing the presence and guidance of God. 2. <a href="/topical/o/obed-edom_and_jehiah.htm">Obed-edom and Jehiah</a> These individuals served as gatekeepers for the ark. Obed-edom is noted elsewhere in Scripture for having housed the ark, and his household was blessed as a result. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_god.htm">The Ark of God</a> Central to this passage, the Ark represented God's covenant and presence with Israel. The procession of the Ark to Jerusalem was a significant event in Israel's history, marking a time of celebration and reverence. 4. <a href="/topical/t/trumpets.htm">Trumpets</a> The use of trumpets in this context was both a call to worship and a signal of God's presence. In Hebrew, the word for trumpet is "shofar," often used in religious ceremonies. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gatekeepers.htm">Gatekeepers</a> These were individuals responsible for guarding the Ark, ensuring its safety and the sanctity of the procession.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship_in_celebrating_god's_presence.htm">The Role of Worship in Celebrating God's Presence</a> Worship, as demonstrated by the priests and musicians, is a vital expression of reverence and joy in God's presence. We are called to engage in worship with sincerity and enthusiasm. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_and_order_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Obedience and Order in Worship</a> The detailed organization of the procession underscores the importance of obedience and order in worship. Our worship should reflect a heart aligned with God's commands and purposes. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_sacred.htm">Guarding the Sacred</a> The role of gatekeepers highlights the need to protect what is sacred. In our lives, we must guard our hearts and maintain the sanctity of our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_god's_presence.htm">The Blessing of God's Presence</a> Obed-edom's role as a gatekeeper and his previous experience with the Ark remind us that God's presence brings blessing. We should seek to dwell in His presence continually.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 15</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a> <a href="/q/why_detail_obed-edom's_lineage_precisely.htm">1 Chronicles 26:4–6: Why detail Obed-Edom’s lineage so precisely with no external evidence to confirm these large family claims? </a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_24's_priest_claim_plausible.htm">Is the claim in 1 Chronicles 24 of David having enough priests to fill 24 separate divisions historically plausible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_eliezer_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eliezer in the Bible?</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>(24) Seven priestly trumpeters.The priests, did blow with the trumpets.--Were blowing. (Comp. <a href="/numbers/10-2.htm" title="Make you two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shall you make them: that you may use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.">Numbers 10:2</a>.) A pair of silver clarions were blown by the priests "for the calling of the assembly, and the journeying of the camps." (See also <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm" title="Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.">1Chronicles 16:6</a>.) The seven priests perhaps walked immediately before the Ark, as in <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm" title="And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day you shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.">Joshua 6:4</a>.of the Ark,And Obed-edom and Jehiah were door-keepers for the ark.--Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm" title="And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.">1Chronicles 15:23</a>. It is hardly likely that these persons were identical with the minstrels Obed-edom and Jeiel of <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>; <a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm" title="And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.">1Chronicles 15:21</a>, for (1) <a href="/context/1_chronicles/15-19.htm" title="So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;">1Chronicles 15:19-24</a> appear to describe the order of the procession, according to which two "doorkeepers" walked before and two behind the ark (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/15-23.htm" title="And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.">1Chronicles 15:23-24</a>), whereas Obed-edom and Jeiel the minstrels walked, playing their lutes, two places before even the first pair of doorkeepers (<a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm" title="And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.">1Chronicles 15:21</a>); (2) the name "Jeiel" is different in form and meaning from "Jehiah," Jah liveth; (3) the recurrence of names has been too frequent to allow us to be much surprised at a second Obed-edom. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm" title="And Obededom with their brothers, three score and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:">1Chronicles 16:38</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - Between these couples probably went the seven priests blowing the trumpets (<a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">Numbers 10:1-9</a>). These trumpets were of solid silver, of one piece, were straight and narrow, and had an expanded mouth. They are found on the arch of Titus, and are described by Josephus. On the other hand, the trumpet, more correctly rendered "cornet" (שׁופָר, as distinguished from our חְצועְרָה, which was used for proclaiming the jubilee, for announcing the new year for sentinel and other special signals, and for war, was shaped like a ram's horn, and probably made of the same. The particular appropriateness of the use of the former on this occasion is manifest, in addition to the fact that they were the appointed trumpets for the journeying of the camp and a fortiori of the ark itself at a time so essentially religious as the present. Yet, as we learn from ver. 28, the latter were used as well, and cymbals, psalteries, and harps. The original number of the silver trumpets was two only, and they were to be sounded strictly by the anointed priests, sons of Aaron, at all events when their employment was within the sanctuary. Their employment, however, grew far more general, and we find (<a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12</a>) that their number had risen to a hundred and twenty (so too <a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">2 Chronicles 13:12</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Nehemiah 12:35</a>). For Obed-edom, the doorkeeper, see <a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm">1 Chronicles 16:38</a>; and therewith note on 1 Chronicles 13:14. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Shebaniah, וּשְׁבַנְיָ֡הוּ (ū·šə·ḇan·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7645.htm">Strong's 7645: </a> Shebaniah -- the name of several Israelites Joshaphat, וְיֽוֹשָׁפָ֡ט (wə·yō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3146.htm">Strong's 3146: </a> Joshaphat Nethanel, וּנְתַנְאֵ֡ל (ū·nə·ṯan·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5417.htm">Strong's 5417: </a> Nethanel -- 'given of God', the name of a number of Israelites Amasai, וַעֲמָשַׂ֡י (wa·‘ă·mā·śay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6022.htm">Strong's 6022: </a> Amasai -- the name of several Israelites Zechariah, וּ֠זְכַרְיָהוּ (ū·zə·ḵar·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites Benaiah, וּבְנָיָ֤הוּ (ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites and Eliezer וֶֽאֱלִיעֶ֙זֶר֙ (we·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_461.htm">Strong's 461: </a> Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a Damascene the priests הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest were to blow מַחְצְרִים֙ (maḥ·ṣə·rîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2690.htm">Strong's 2690: </a> To trumpet, blow on that instrument the trumpets בַּחֲצֹ֣צְר֔וֹת (ba·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2689.htm">Strong's 2689: </a> (an ancient) trumpet before לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of God. הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Obed-edom אֱדֹם֙ (’ĕ·ḏōm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5654.htm">Strong's 5654: </a> Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name and Jehiah וִֽיחִיָּ֔ה (wî·ḥî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3174.htm">Strong's 3174: </a> Jehiah -- 'may Yah live', an Israelite were also to be guardians שֹׁעֲרִ֖ים (šō·‘ă·rîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7778.htm">Strong's 7778: </a> A gatekeeper of the ark. לָאָרֽוֹן׃ (lā·’ā·rō·wn) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 15:24 Shebaniah and Joshaphat and Nethanel and Amasai (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:25" /></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>