Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because God had helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, seven bulls and seven rams were sacrificed. New Living Translation And because God was clearly helping the Levites as they carried the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. English Standard Version And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Berean Standard Bible And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. King James Bible And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams. New King James Version And so it was, when God helped the Levites who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bulls and seven rams. New American Standard Bible Because God was helping the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. NASB 1995 Because God was helping the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. NASB 1977 And it came about because God was helping the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Legacy Standard Bible Now this happened because God was helping the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of Yahweh. And they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Amplified Bible Because God was helping the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD [to do it carefully and safely], they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Christian Standard Bible Because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, with God’s help, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Holman Christian Standard Bible While the Levites were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, with God’s help, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, that they sacrificed seven bullocks and seven rams. Contemporary English Version God gave the Levites the strength they needed to carry the chest, and so they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they sacrificed seven bullocks and seven rams. GOD'S WORD® Translation Because God helped the Levites who carried the ark of the LORD's promise, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Good News Translation They sacrificed seven bulls and seven sheep, to make sure that God would help the Levites who were carrying the Covenant Box. International Standard Version As God helped the descendants of Levi who were carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Majority Standard Bible And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. NET Bible When God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the LORD's covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. New Heart English Bible It happened, when God helped the Levites who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams. World English Bible When God helped the Levites who bore the ark of Yahweh’s covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, in God’s helping the Levites carrying the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH, that they sacrifice seven bullocks and seven rams. Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, in God's helping the Levites bearing the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, that they sacrifice seven bullocks and seven rams. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in God's helping the Levites lifting up the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and they will sacrifice seven bullocks and seven rams. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when God had helped the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, they offered in sacrifice seven oxen, and seven rams. Catholic Public Domain Version And when God had assisted the Levites, who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord, they immolated seven bulls and seven rams. New American Bible While God helped the Levites to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. New Revised Standard Version And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass when the LORD helped the Levites who carried the ark in which was the covenant of the LORD that they sacrificed seven bullocks and seven rams. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was that when LORD JEHOVAH helped the Levites who bear the Ark that had the Covenant of LORD JEHOVAH in it, they sacrificed seven oxen and seven rams. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they sacrificed seven bullocks and seven rams. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when God strengthened the Levites bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord, that they sacrificed seven calves and seven rams. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moving the Ark to Jerusalem25So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. 26And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. 27Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.… Cross References 2 Samuel 6:13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. 1 Chronicles 13:14 Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned. 1 Chronicles 16:1-2 So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. 1 Kings 8:5 There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. 2 Chronicles 5:6 There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. Numbers 7:3 They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle. 2 Samuel 6:17-18 So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. 1 Chronicles 16:7-8 On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: / “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. 1 Chronicles 16:37-38 So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, / along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. 2 Chronicles 29:31 Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. 2 Chronicles 30:24 For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves. 2 Chronicles 35:7 From his own flocks and herds Josiah contributed 30,000 lambs and goats plus 3,000 bulls for the Passover offerings for all the people who were present. Psalm 68:24-27 They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ... Psalm 132:8-9 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. / May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. Hebrews 13:15-16 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. / And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams. God 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. 1 Samuel 7:12 Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us. Acts 26:22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: they 2 Samuel 6:13 And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings. Psalm 66:13-15 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, … bullocks Numbers 23:1,2,4,29 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams… Numbers 29:32 And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish: Job 42:8 Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. Jump to Previous Agreement Ark Bare Bearing Bore Bullocks Bulls Carrying Covenant Help Helped Helping Levites Offered Offering Oxen Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed SevenJump to Next Agreement Ark Bare Bearing Bore Bullocks Bulls Carrying Covenant Help Helped Helping Levites Offered Offering Oxen Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Seven1 Chronicles 15 1. David having prepared a place for the ark,15. the priests and Levites bring it from Obed-Edom 25. He performs the solemnity thereof with great joy 29. Michal despises him And because God helped the Levites This phrase highlights divine assistance, emphasizing that the Levites were not acting on their own strength. In the context of 1 Chronicles 15, David is rectifying the previous mishandling of the Ark, which resulted in Uzzah's death (1 Chronicles 13:9-10). The Levites, chosen by God to carry the Ark (Deuteronomy 10:8), are now fulfilling their role correctly. This divine help underscores God's approval and blessing on their obedience. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God empowering His chosen servants, as seen in Exodus 31:1-6 with Bezalel and Oholiab. who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure who provides divine assistance to the Levites, ensuring the successful transport of the Ark. 2. Levites The tribe chosen by God to carry the Ark of the Covenant, representing their special role in Israel's worship and service. 3. Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, symbolizing God's presence and covenant with Israel. 4. Sacrifice of Seven Bulls and Seven Rams A significant act of worship and thanksgiving, reflecting the completeness and perfection associated with the number seven in biblical symbolism. 5. David The king of Israel who orchestrated the return of the Ark to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of proper worship and reverence for God. Teaching Points Divine Assistance in ObedienceGod aids those who follow His commands. The Levites' successful transport of the Ark underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions. The Role of Worship in Thanksgiving The sacrifices offered by the Levites demonstrate the necessity of expressing gratitude to God for His help and blessings. Symbolism of the Number Seven The use of seven bulls and seven rams signifies completeness and perfection, reminding believers of the fullness of God's provision. Leadership in Worship David's leadership in bringing the Ark to Jerusalem highlights the responsibility of leaders to prioritize and facilitate proper worship. Reverence for God's Presence The Ark's journey serves as a reminder of the holiness of God and the reverence due to Him in all aspects of life.(26) When God helped the Levites that bare the ark.--Comp. 2Samuel 6:13, "And it was so, that when the bearers of the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings" (sing. collect.). God had been adverse to those who conducted the Ark on the former occasion (1Chronicles 13:9), as was inferred from the sudden death of Uzza. Now, when the Levites had undertaken the work in due order, and no harm had befallen, it was understood that the Divine goodwill was with the enterprise. That they had borne the holy Ark six paces without any sign of wrath was enough to call forth the grateful offerings of hearts relieved from a dread which only ceased to haunt them when the event proved it to be groundless. Our text, more exact than Samuel, gives the number and kind of the victims then sacrificed. Others refer the two accounts to different sacrifices, taking Samuel to mean that at every six paces a bullock and a fat sheep were slain by priests stationed all along the course, while they suppose our text to refer to a final sacrifice, offered when the Ark had reached its destination. This solution of the difficulty appears incredible, especially as regards the supposition of priests not mentioned in the narrative. Another view understands our text in this sense, but makes the offering in Samuel an initial sacrifice of consecration. But it is not likely that the two sacrifices are really different: (1) because the narrative here is generally parallel with Samuel; and (2) the chronicler may have intentionally paraphrased the older text for the sake of explanation. (Comp. Numbers 23:1; Numbers 23:29 for the sacrifice.)Verse 26. - This verse with the following four are paralleled by 2 Samuel 6:12-16 The contents of this verse in particular reveal the intense anxiety and the trembling fear and awe with which the sacred burden was now again lifted. A world of meaning and of feeling for all those present at least underlay the expression, When God helped the Levites that bare the ark (comp. 1 Samuel 6:14, 15; 2 Samuel 6:13, 18). The offering of seven bullocks and seven rams is thought by some to he additional to David's offering, when he had gone "six paces" (2 Samuel 6:13). Much more probably, however, the "six paces" meant, not six footsteps, but six lengths that would make some distance. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And because Godהָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative had helped בֶּעְזֹ֣ר (be‘·zōr) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid the Levites הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi who were carrying נֹשְׂאֵ֖י (nō·śə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the covenant בְּרִית־ (bə·rîṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1285: A covenant of the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel they sacrificed וַיִּזְבְּח֥וּ (way·yiz·bə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice seven שִׁבְעָֽה־ (šiḇ·‘āh-) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number bulls פָרִ֖ים (p̄ā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer and seven וְשִׁבְעָ֥ה (wə·šiḇ·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number rams. אֵילִֽים׃ (’ê·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree Links 1 Chronicles 15:26 NIV1 Chronicles 15:26 NLT 1 Chronicles 15:26 ESV 1 Chronicles 15:26 NASB 1 Chronicles 15:26 KJV 1 Chronicles 15:26 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 15:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 15:26 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 15:26 French Bible 1 Chronicles 15:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 15:26 It happened when God helped the Levites (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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