1. The Levites brought God’s Holy Box and put it inside the tent David had set up for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to God.
2. After David had finished giving the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he used the Lord’S name to bless the people.
3. Then he gave a loaf of bread, some dates, and raisins to every Israelite man and woman.
4. Then David chose some of the Levites to serve before the Lord’S Holy Box. They had the job of celebrating and giving thanks and praise to the Lord, the God of Israel.
5. Asaph was the leader of the first group. His group played the cymbals. Zechariah was the leader of the second group. The other Levites were Uzziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed Edom, and Jeiel. These men played the lyres and harps.
6. Benaiah and Jahaziel were the priests who always blew the trumpets before the Box of God’s Agreement.
7. This was when David first gave Asaph and his brothers the job of singing praises to the Lord.
8. Give thanks to the Lord and call out to him! Tell the nations what he has done!
9. Sing to him; sing praises to him. Tell about the amazing things he has done.
10. Be proud of his holy name. You followers of the Lord, be happy!
11. Depend on the Lord for strength. Always go to him for help.