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Zechariah 4:10
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.”( The seven lamps represent the eyes of the Lord that search all around the world.)
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1 Chronicles 23 5
Another 4,000 will work as gatekeepers, and 4,000 will praise the Lord with the musical instruments I have made.”
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1 Chronicles 16 4-1 Chronicles 16 7
David appointed the following Levites to lead the people in worship before the Ark of the Lord— to invoke his blessings, to give thanks, and to praise the Lord, the God of Israel.Asaph, the leader of this group, sounded the cymbals. Second to him was Zechariah, followed by Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed edom, and Jeiel. They played the harps and lyres.The priests, Benaiah and Jahaziel, played the trumpets regularly before the Ark of God’s Covenant.On that day David gave to Asaph and his fellow Levites this song of thanksgiving to the Lord:
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2 Chronicles 29 25-2 Chronicles 29 26
King Hezekiah then stationed the Levites at the Temple of the Lord with cymbals, lyres, and harps. He obeyed all the commands that the Lord had given to King David through Gad, the king’s seer, and the prophet Nathan.The Levites then took their positions around the Temple with the instruments of David, and the priests took their positions with the trumpets.
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1 Chronicles 16 37
David arranged for Asaph and his fellow Levites to serve regularly before the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant, doing whatever needed to be done each day.
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Exodus 28:40-42
“ For Aaron’s sons, make tunics, sashes, and special head coverings that are glorious and beautiful.Clothe your brother, Aaron, and his sons with these garments, and then anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they can serve as my priests.Also make linen undergarments for them, to be worn next to their bodies, reaching from their hips to their thighs.
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Numbers 10:1-10
Now the Lord said to Moses,“ Make two trumpets of hammered silver for calling the community to assemble and for signaling the breaking of camp.When both trumpets are blown, everyone must gather before you at the entrance of the Tabernacle.But if only one trumpet is blown, then only the leaders— the heads of the clans of Israel— must present themselves to you.“ When you sound the signal to move on, the tribes camped on the east side of the Tabernacle must break camp and move forward.When you sound the signal a second time, the tribes camped on the south will follow. You must sound short blasts as the signal for moving on.But when you call the people to an assembly, blow the trumpets with a different signal.Only the priests, Aaron’s descendants, are allowed to blow the trumpets. This is a permanent law for you, to be observed from generation to generation.“ When you arrive in your own land and go to war against your enemies who attack you, sound the alarm with the trumpets. Then the Lord your God will remember you and rescue you from your enemies.Blow the trumpets in times of gladness, too, sounding them at your annual festivals and at the beginning of each month. And blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and peace offerings. The trumpets will remind your God of his covenant with you. I am the Lord your God.”
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Nehemiah 12:24-26
These were the family leaders of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, and other associates, who stood opposite them during the ceremonies of praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as commanded by David, the man of God.This included Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, and Obadiah. Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were the gatekeepers in charge of the storerooms at the gates.These all served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jehozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe.
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1 Chronicles 15 24
Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer— all of whom were priests— were chosen to blow the trumpets as they marched in front of the Ark of God. Obed edom and Jehiah were chosen to guard the Ark.
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1 Chronicles 6 31-1 Chronicles 6 48
David assigned the following men to lead the music at the house of the Lord after the Ark was placed there.They ministered with music at the Tabernacle until Solomon built the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. They carried out their work, following all the regulations handed down to them.These are the men who served, along with their sons: Heman the musician was from the clan of Kohath. His genealogy was traced back through Joel, Samuel,Elkanah, Jeroham, Eliel, Toah,Zuph, Elkanah, Mahath, Amasai,Elkanah, Joel, Azariah, Zephaniah,Tahath, Assir, Abiasaph, Korah,Izhar, Kohath, Levi, and Israel.Heman’s first assistant was Asaph from the clan of Gershon. Asaph’s genealogy was traced back through Berekiah, Shimea,Michael, Baaseiah, Malkijah,Ethni, Zerah, Adaiah,Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei,Jahath, Gershon, and Levi.Heman’s second assistant was Ethan from the clan of Merari. Ethan’s genealogy was traced back through Kishi, Abdi, Malluch,Hashabiah, Amaziah, Hilkiah,Amzi, Bani, Shemer,Mahli, Mushi, Merari, and Levi.Their fellow Levites were appointed to various other tasks in the Tabernacle, the house of God.
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1 Chronicles 15 27
David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who carried the Ark, and also the singers, and Kenaniah the choir leader. David was also wearing a priestly garment.
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1 Chronicles 16 42
They used their trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments to accompany their songs of praise to God. And the sons of Jeduthun were appointed as gatekeepers.
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1 Chronicles 25 1-1 Chronicles 25 7
David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work:From the sons of Asaph, there were Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. They worked under the direction of their father, Asaph, who proclaimed God’s messages by the king’s orders.From the sons of Jeduthun, there were Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six in all. They worked under the direction of their father, Jeduthun, who proclaimed God’s messages to the accompaniment of the lyre, offering thanks and praise to the Lord.From the sons of Heman, there were Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.All these were the sons of Heman, the king’s seer, for God had honored him with fourteen sons and three daughters.All these men were under the direction of their fathers as they made music at the house of the Lord. Their responsibilities included the playing of cymbals, harps, and lyres at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman reported directly to the king.They and their families were all trained in making music before the Lord, and each of them— 288 in all— was an accomplished musician.
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2 Chronicles 35 15
The musicians, descendants of Asaph, were in their assigned places, following the commands that had been given by David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, the king’s seer. The gatekeepers guarded the gates and did not need to leave their posts of duty, for their Passover offerings were prepared for them by their fellow Levites.
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1 Samuel 22 18
Then the king said to Doeg,“ You do it.” So Doeg the Edomite turned on them and killed them that day, eighty five priests in all, still wearing their priestly garments.
