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1 Chronicles 15:27
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator describes David and the Levites preparing to transport the ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem. This occurs during the ceremonial procession immediately following sacrifices and preceding the full musical ascent.
The words — The text records David as מְכֻרְבָּל (me.khur.Bal), literally wrapped or clothed, in a בּ֗וּץ (Butz), fine linen robe. This specific material identifies the ceremonial garments worn by the procession leaders and singers.
The thread — The linen ephod appears when Samuel ministers as a boy (1 Samuel 2:18) and when David dances before the ark (2 Samuel 6:14). These references trace the garment’s use across different leaders during sacred movements of the covenant.
Why it lands — The verse requires recognizing the designated, consecrated attire worn by David and the Levites during the ark’s transport. It establishes that sacred service demands specific participants and distinct ceremonial preparation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 2:18 Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.
- 2 Samuel 6:14 And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD,