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and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually, before the ark of the covenant of God.

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Structured, Not Ceaseless

The word "continually" might suggest non-stop trumpet playing. However, commentators clarify it refers to worship at fixed, regular times. Scholars explain it means "at fixed and regularly recurring services," likely in the morning and evening, establishing a disciplined rhythm for honoring God before the Ark.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 16:4–42

18th Century

Theologian

The writer of Chronicles inserted this passage between two sentences of the parallel passage in Samuel. It contains a detailed account of the worsh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 16:6

19th Century

Bishop

Jahaziel. — Not mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:0, unless he is the Eliezer of 1 Chronicles 16:24. The number…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 16:6

17th Century

Pastor

Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests
These were appointed to blow

with trumpets continually befo…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 16:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Though God's word and ordinances may be clouded and eclipsed for a time, they will shine out of obscurity. This was merely a tent, a humble dwellin…