The priests stood at their posts, and the Levites also, with the musical instruments for the Lord, which King David had made for giving praise to the Lord—“for His faithfulness is everlasting”—whenever David gave praise through their ministry; the priests on the other side blew trumpets and all Israel was standing.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE SACRIFICES AND THE FESTIVAL. (Compare to 1 Kings 8:62–66.) The two narratives are again mainly coincident.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the priests waited on their offices
Performed them, some in offering sacrifices, others in blowing trumpets, as …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive the…