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1 Chronicles 16:41
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.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records the formal appointment of Levitical worship leaders during David’s organization of temple service after the ark’s arrival in Jerusalem. The narrative identifies the musicians assigned to lead corporate thanksgiving.
The words — בְּשֵׁמוֹת (be.shemot) means “by names,” and נִקְּבוּ (ni.kku) means “designated” or “called out,” indicating that these officials were formally identified and authorized rather than self-appointed.
The thread — This pattern of named appointment appears in Numbers 1:17 with Moses and Aaron’s designated leaders, is repeated in 1 Chronicles 25:1 when David sets apart the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, and resurfaces in 2 Chronicles 5:13 where appointed trumpeters and singers praise together.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that Israel’s worship was structured around formally appointed leaders and anchored in the fixed declaration of God’s covenant loyalty. It demands obedience to established worship order rather than spontaneous or unapproved religious activity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever;
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 5:13 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
- 1 Chronicles 25:1 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:
- Numbers 1:17 So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,
- 1 Chronicles 6:33 These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:21 Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
- Ezra 3:11 And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
- Psalms 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
- 1 Chronicles 6:39 Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,