So all the assembly worshiped, the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded; all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.
Parallel translations
- WEB All the assembly worshiped, the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded. All this continued until the burnt offering was finished.
- KJV And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.
- BSB The whole assembly was worshiping, the singers were singing, and the trumpeters were playing. All this continued until the burnt offering was completed.
- NASB While the whole assembly worshiped, the singers also sang and the trumpets sounded; all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.
- NLT The entire assembly worshiped the Lord as the singers sang and the trumpets blew, until all the burnt offerings were finished.
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Quick answer
The whole assembly worships while the singers sing and trumpeters sound until the burnt offering is finished. Corporate worship accompanies the entire sacrifice.
Overview
The Chronicler depicts the full congregation bowing in worship as music continues throughout the burnt offering. The scene captures the joy and unity of a people restored to right worship of the LORD. This corporate, sustained worship surrounding the sacrifice anticipates the gathered church's continual praise centered on the finished work of Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Rev 5:8–14Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
- Ps 89:15Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh.
- Ps 68:24–26They have seen your processions, God, even the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.
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