Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.

Bible References

Consulted

1 Chronicles 13:1
Later, David conferred with every officer in charge of groups of thousands and groups of hundreds.
Proverbs 11:14
A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.

Appointed

2 Chronicles 29:25
Hezekiah stationed descendants of Levi in the LORD's Temple to play cymbals and stringed instruments, just as David, Gad the seer, and Nathan the prophet had directed, because the command to do so was from the LORD through those prophets.
2 Chronicles 30:21
The Israelis who were present in Jerusalem observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with immense gladness, and the descendants of Levi and priests praised the LORD throughout each day, singing mightily to the LORD.
Ezra 3:10
After the builders laid the foundation for the LORD's Temple, the priests stood in their ministerial robes with trumpets and the descendants of Levi (who were also descendants of Asaph) with cymbals to praise the LORD, according to instructions prepared by David, king of Israel.
Nehemiah 12:27
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they invited the descendants of Levi to come from wherever they lived to Jerusalem so they could celebrate the dedication with joy, thanksgiving, and songs, accompanied by cymbals, lyres, and harps.

The beauty

1 Chronicles 16:29
Recognize the glory that is due the LORD! Bring your offering, and come into his presence, worshiping the LORD in all of his holy splendor.
Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD wearing holy attire.
Psalm 50:2
From Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shined forth.
Psalm 90:17
May your favor be on us, Lord our God; make our endeavors successful; yes, make our endeavors secure! A Davidic Psalm
Psalm 96:9
Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.

Praise the lord

2 Chronicles 5:13
the trumpeters and musicians played in union, praising and giving thanks to the LORD. They praised the LORD loudly and sang, "He is good, and his gracious love is eternal," accompanied by the trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments.) As they did this, a cloud filled the Temple, that is, the LORD's Temple,
2 Chronicles 7:3
When all of the Israelis saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD resting on the Temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement, worshipped, and gave thanks to the LORD, "Because he is good; because his gracious love is eternal."
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good and because his gracious love is eternal!
Ezra 3:11
And they sang in unison to one another, giving thanks to the LORD: "He is good, and his gracious love to Israel endures forever." And all the people shouted out loudly in praise to the LORD when the foundation of the LORD's Temple was laid.
Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, since he is good, for his gracious love exists forever.
Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His gracious love exists forever.
Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of rejoicing and gladness, the sounds of the bridegroom and the bride, and the sounds of those saying, "Give thanks to the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, for the LORD is good, and his gracious love lasts forever," as they bring thanksgiving offerings to the LORD's Temple. For I'll restore the fortunes of the land as they were at first,' declares the LORD.

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