1 Chronicles 16:41
New International Version
With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, “for his love endures forever.”

New Living Translation
David also appointed Heman, Jeduthun, and the others chosen by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “his faithful love endures forever.”

English Standard Version
With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and expressly named to give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Berean Standard Bible
With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”

King James Bible
And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

New King James Version
and with them Heman and Jeduthun and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because His mercy endures forever;

New American Standard Bible
With them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because His kindness is everlasting.

NASB 1995
With them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because His lovingkindness is everlasting.

NASB 1977
And with them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because His lovingkindness is everlasting.

Legacy Standard Bible
And with them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to Yahweh, because His lovingkindness endures forever.

Amplified Bible
With them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen and designated by name, to give thanks to the LORD, for His lovingkindness endures forever.

Christian Standard Bible
With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD—for his faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD—for His faithful love endures forever.

American Standard Version
and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Jehovah, because his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Contemporary English Version
Heman and Jeduthun were their assistants, as well as the other men who had been chosen to praise the LORD for his never-ending love.

English Revised Version
and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With Zadok and his relatives were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of the Levites who had been selected, chosen by name, to give thanks to the LORD [by singing,] "His mercy endures forever."

Good News Translation
There with them were Heman and Jeduthun and the others who were specifically chosen to sing praises to the LORD for his eternal love.

International Standard Version
David also appointed Heman, Jeduthun, and others chosen by name to give thanks to the LORD, because "his gracious love is eternal."

Majority Standard Bible
With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”

NET Bible
Joining them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD. (For his loyal love endures!)

New Heart English Bible
and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his loving kindness endures forever;

Webster's Bible Translation
And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

World English Bible
and with them Heman and Jeduthun and the rest who were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Yahweh, because his loving kindness endures forever;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And with them [are] Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen, who were defined by name, to give thanks to YHWH, for His kindness [is] for all time;

Young's Literal Translation
And with them are Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen, who were defined by name, to give thanks to Jehovah, for to the age is His kindness,

Smith's Literal Translation
And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest being chosen, who were separated by names to confess to Jehovah: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after him Heman, and Idithun, and the rest that were chosen, every one by his name to give praise to the Lord: because his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after him, Heman, and Jeduthun, and the remainder of the elect, each one by his name, were appointed to confess to the Lord: “For his mercy endures forever.”

New American Bible
With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the others who were chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, “whose love endures forever,”

New Revised Standard Version
With them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and expressly named to render thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And these are the names of the men who stood up singing praises: Haman, Ariton, and the rest of the righteous men whose names were not expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD because his mercy endures for ever;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these are the names of the men who stand with hymns of praise: Haman and Arithun and the rest of the righteous men, those whose names were hidden, to thank LORD JEHOVAH, because his grace is to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because His mercy endureth for ever;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And with him were Aeman and Idithun, and the rest chosen out by name to praise the Lord, for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Worship Before the Ark
40to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep. 41With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” 42Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.…

Cross References
Psalm 136:1-26
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. ...

2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

2 Chronicles 7:3
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

2 Chronicles 20:21
Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”

Ezra 3:11
And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 118:1-4
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” ...

Psalm 118:29
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 136:26
Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 92:1
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,

Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 145:1-2
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.


Treasury of Scripture

And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endures for ever;

heman

1 Chronicles 16:37
So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required:

1 Chronicles 6:39-47
And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea, …

1 Chronicles 25:1-6
Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: …

expressed

1 Chronicles 12:31
And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

Numbers 1:17
And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:

1 Chronicles 16:34
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

2 Chronicles 5:13
It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;

2 Chronicles 7:3
And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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1 Chronicles 16
1. David's festival sacrifice
4. He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving
7. The psalm of thanksgiving
37. He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark














With them were Heman, Jeduthun
These names, Heman and Jeduthun, are significant in the context of Israel's worship. Heman is often associated with wisdom and musical talent, as seen in 1 Kings 4:31, where he is mentioned alongside other wise men. Jeduthun, also known as Ethan, is recognized as a leader in the musical worship of Israel. Both men were Levites, set apart for the service of the tabernacle, and their inclusion here underscores the importance of skilled and dedicated leadership in worship. Historically, their roles highlight the organized and intentional nature of worship in ancient Israel, where music was a central element in expressing devotion to God.

and the rest of those chosen and designated by name
The phrase "chosen and designated by name" indicates a deliberate selection process for those who would serve in the temple. This reflects the biblical principle that God calls individuals for specific purposes, as seen throughout Scripture. The act of being "designated by name" suggests a personal calling and recognition, emphasizing that each person's role in worship is significant and valued. This selection process also mirrors the broader biblical theme of God's sovereign choice and the importance of being set apart for His service.

to give thanks to the LORD
Giving thanks to the LORD is a central theme in the worship practices of Israel. The Hebrew root for "give thanks" is "yadah," which implies a public acknowledgment and confession of God's character and deeds. This act of thanksgiving is not merely a ritual but a heartfelt response to God's goodness and faithfulness. In the context of 1 Chronicles, it serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude in the life of believers, encouraging them to continually recognize and proclaim God's work in their lives.

for His loving devotion endures forever
The phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" is a recurring refrain in the Psalms and other parts of Scripture, often translated from the Hebrew word "chesed." This term encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. It is a covenantal term, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people. The enduring nature of God's loving devotion provides a foundation for Israel's worship and is a source of hope and assurance for believers. It reminds us that God's love is not fleeting or conditional but is a permanent and defining aspect of His relationship with His people. This eternal aspect of God's character calls believers to trust and rely on Him, knowing that His love and faithfulness will never fail.

Verses 41, 42. - Comparing these verses with vers. 4-6 and 37-40, it may be supposed that we are intended to understand that of all who were set apart and who had been expressed by name (as e.g. 1 Chronicles 15:4-24), some were now formally appointed to serve before the ark, and some in the tabernacle at Gibeon. The confusion existing in these verses by the repetition of the preposition with, and the proper names Heman and Jeduthun, betrays some corruptness of text. The Septuagint does not show them in the latter verse. The sons of Jeduthun are found in 1 Chronicles 25:3.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
With them
וְעִמָּהֶם֙ (wə·‘im·mā·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

were Heman,
הֵימָ֣ן (hê·mān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1968: Heman -- an Israelite name

Jeduthun,
וִֽידוּת֔וּן (wî·ḏū·ṯūn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3038: Jeduthun

and the rest
וּשְׁאָר֙ (ū·šə·’ār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7605: Rest, residue, remnant

of those chosen
הַבְּרוּרִ֔ים (hab·bə·rū·rîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 1305: To clarify, examine, select

and designated
נִקְּב֖וּ (niq·qə·ḇū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5344: To puncture

by name
בְּשֵׁמ֑וֹת (bə·šê·mō·wṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8034: A name

to give thanks
לְהֹדוֹת֙ (lə·hō·ḏō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

to the LORD,
לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

“His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.”
לְעוֹלָ֖ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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