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1 Chronicles 23:30
They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator outlines the daily responsibilities of the Levites under David’s temple reorganization. This directive assigns them a fixed worship schedule within the restored priestly system.
The words — The text employs עֹמֶד ('omed, "stand") and הוֹדוֹת (hodot, "giving thanks") to describe the Levites' posture and vocal duty. These terms establish a physical and vocal routine directed toward Yahweh.
The thread — This twice-daily thanksgiving aligns with the Sabbath praise command in Psalm 92:1 and the temple-resident Levites noted in 1 Chronicles 9:33. Ezra 3:10 later records the post-exilic community reinstating these appointed worship times.
Why it lands — The text mandates a fixed rhythm of vocal thanksgiving morning and evening. It requires readers to treat worship as a disciplined, communal obligation rather than a voluntary activity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord, and likewise at even;
Cross-references
- Psalms 92:1 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,
- 1 Chronicles 9:33 Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.
- Ezra 3:10 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed.
- Exodus 29:39 Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight.
- 1 Chronicles 6:31 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there.
- 1 Chronicles 16:37 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,
- 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:
- 2 Chronicles 29:25 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.
- 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.
- Psalms 134:1 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!