David Organizes Worship

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: 1 Chronicles
• Chapters: 1 Chronicles 15-16, 23-26
• Summary: David appoints Levites, singers, musicians, gatekeepers, and priestly orders for worship before the LORD.

Details

This is one of the most Chronicles-specific emphases in the whole book. David is portrayed not only as warrior and king, but as liturgical organizer preparing enduring patterns of worship.

Key People Involved

• David
• Levites
• Asaph
• Heman the Singer
• Jeduthun
• Zadok

Key Places

• Jerusalem
• Gibeon

Important Verses

“Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth…” - 1 Chronicles 16:5

Cross-References

• Ark Brought to Jerusalem
• Temple Preparations by David
• 1 Chronicles