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Revised Standard Version
Nehemiah 12:46
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
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Christian Standard Bible®
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were heads of the singers and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were heads of the singers and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Hebrew Names Version
For in the days of David and Asaf of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaf of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
King James Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
English Standard Version
For long ago in the days of David and Asaph there were directors of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For long ago in the days of David and Asaph there were directors of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
New Century Version
Earlier, in the time of David and Asaph, there was a leader of the singers and of the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Earlier, in the time of David and Asaph, there was a leader of the singers and of the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
New English Translation
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanks to God.
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanks to God.
Amplified Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
New American Standard Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of the singers, songs of praise and songs of thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of the singers, songs of praise and songs of thanksgiving to God.
World English Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For in the dayes of Dauid and Asaph, of olde were chiefe singers, and songs of praise and thankesgiuing vnto God.
For in the dayes of Dauid and Asaph, of olde were chiefe singers, and songs of praise and thankesgiuing vnto God.
Legacy Standard Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were chiefs of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were chiefs of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
Berean Standard Bible
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Contemporary English Version
In fact, ever since the days of David and Asaph, there had been song leaders and songs of praise and worship.
In fact, ever since the days of David and Asaph, there had been song leaders and songs of praise and worship.
Complete Jewish Bible
For back in the days of David and Asaf, there had been leaders for those singing the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For back in the days of David and Asaf, there had been leaders for those singing the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Darby Translation
For of old, in the days of David and Asaph, there were the chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgivings to God.
For of old, in the days of David and Asaph, there were the chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgivings to God.
Easy-to-Read Version
(Long ago, in the days of David, Asaph had been the director. And he had many songs of praise and thanks to God.)
(Long ago, in the days of David, Asaph had been the director. And he had many songs of praise and thanks to God.)
George Lamsa Translation
For Asaph was in charge in the day of David, and he stood up at the head of the singers and sang praises and gave thanks before the LORD God.
For Asaph was in charge in the day of David, and he stood up at the head of the singers and sang praises and gave thanks before the LORD God.
Good News Translation
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Lexham English Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph from ancient times there was the head of the singers and a song of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph from ancient times there was the head of the singers and a song of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Literal Translation
For in the past days of David and Asaph, there were heads of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the past days of David and Asaph, there were heads of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
for in the tyme of Dauid and Assaph, were the chefe syngers founded, and the songes of prayse and thankesgeuynge vnto God.
for in the tyme of Dauid and Assaph, were the chefe syngers founded, and the songes of prayse and thankesgeuynge vnto God.
American Standard Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
Bible in Basic English
For in the days of David and Asaph in the past, there was a master of the music, and songs of blessing and praise to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph in the past, there was a master of the music, and songs of blessing and praise to God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For in the time of Dauid and Asaph, of olde were the chiefe singers [founded] & the songes of prayse and thankesgeuing vnto God.
For in the time of Dauid and Asaph, of olde were the chiefe singers [founded] & the songes of prayse and thankesgeuing vnto God.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
King James Version (1611)
For in the dayes of Dauid and Asaph of old, there were chiefe of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiuing vnto God.
For in the dayes of Dauid and Asaph of old, there were chiefe of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiuing vnto God.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
For in the days of David Asaph was originally first of the singers, and they sang hymns and praise to God.
For in the days of David Asaph was originally first of the singers, and they sang hymns and praise to God.
English Revised Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
for in the daies of Dauid and of Asaph fro the bigynnyng princes of syngeris weren ordeyned, heriyng in song, and knoulechynge to God.
for in the daies of Dauid and of Asaph fro the bigynnyng princes of syngeris weren ordeyned, heriyng in song, and knoulechynge to God.
Update Bible Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Webster's Bible Translation
For in the days of David, and Asaph of old [there were] chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David, and Asaph of old [there were] chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
New King James Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
New Living Translation
The custom of having choir directors to lead the choirs in hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God began long ago in the days of David and Asaph.
The custom of having choir directors to lead the choirs in hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God began long ago in the days of David and Asaph.
New Life Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph, long ago, there were leaders of the singers, and songs of praise and thanks to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph, long ago, there were leaders of the singers, and songs of praise and thanks to God.
New Revised Standard
For in the days of David and Asaph long ago there was a leader of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph long ago there was a leader of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, in the days of David and Asaph, of old, there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving, unto God.
For, in the days of David and Asaph, of old, there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving, unto God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(12-45) For in the days of David and Asaph from the beginning there were chief singers appointed, to praise with canticles, and give thanks to God.
(12-45) For in the days of David and Asaph from the beginning there were chief singers appointed, to praise with canticles, and give thanks to God.
Young's Literal Translation
for in the days of David and Asaph of old [were] heads of the singers, and a song of praise and thanksgiving to God.
for in the days of David and Asaph of old [were] heads of the singers, and a song of praise and thanksgiving to God.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
Contextual Overview
44 On that day men were appointed over the chambers for the stores, the contributions, the first fruits, and the tithes, to gather into them the portions required by the law for the priests and for the Levites according to the fields of the towns; for Judah rejoiced over the priests and the Levites who ministered. 45 And they performed the service of their God and the service of purification, as did the singers and the gatekeepers, according to the command of David and his son Solomon. 46 For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. 47 And all Israel in the days of Zerub'babel and in the days of Nehemi'ah gave the daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers; and they set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the sons of Aaron.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
and Asaph: 1 Chronicles 25:1-31, 2 Chronicles 29:30, Psalms 73:1, *title Psalms 83:1, *title
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 6:39 - Asaph 1 Chronicles 15:16 - the singers Nehemiah 11:22 - Of the sons Colossians 3:16 - and spiritual Revelation 7:12 - thanksgiving
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers,.... Persons appointed over the rest to instruct them, and see that they did their work aright, as besides Asaph, Haman, and Jeduthun, and their sons, 1 Chronicles 25:2
and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God; such were made by them, some under divine inspiration, which bear the names of David and Asaph, as may be observed in the book of Psalms.
