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The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

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Instruments with a Pedigree

Commentators explain that the instruments used in this renewed worship were not arbitrary. The Levites used instruments designed by King David, and the priests used trumpets whose design was commanded by God through Moses. This intentional choice grounded their worship in a rich history of divinely approved practices.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 29:26

19th Century

Bishop

The instruments of David. —See on 1 Chronicles 23:5. The writer’s interest in the musical portion of …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 29:26

17th Century

Pastor

And the Levites stood with the instruments of David Which were invented, directed, and ordered to be used by him, and are…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 29:20–36

17th Century

Minister

As soon as Hezekiah heard that the temple was ready, he lost no time. Atonement must be made for the sins of the last reign. It was not enough to l…