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The children of Israel who were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness; and the Levites and the priests praised Yahweh day by day, [singing] with loud instruments to Yahweh.
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Music That Declares God's Strength
Commentators explain that the "loud instruments" can be translated as "instruments of strength." This suggests the music's purpose was not merely volume but to actively ascribe power and glory to God, making the worship a declaration of His might.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Kept the feast... with great gladness. — See 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 15:16 and following, [Referen…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days …
Presbyterian
Many prayers were offered to God with the peace-offerings. In these, Israel looked to God as the God of their fathers, a God in covenant with them.…
