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And there was Zadok, a young, powerful soldier, and twenty-two captains from his own father's house.

David and all Israel went up to Baalah, that is, to Kiriath-jearim which belongs to Judah. They went to bring the special box of God. It is called by the name of the Lord Who sits on His throne above the cherubim.

When they came to the grain-floor of Chidon, the cattle pulling the wagon tripped. And Uzza put out his hand to hold the special box of God.

Then the anger of the Lord burned against Uzza. So He killed him because Uzza had put out his hand to the special box of God, so before God he died.

Then David became angry because the Lord had killed Uzza in His anger. That place is called Perez-uzza to this day.

The special box of God stayed with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months. The Lord brought good to Obed-edom's family and all that he had.

David understood that the Lord had made him to be king of Israel. He knew that his nation was very honored because of God's people Israel.

Uriel became leader of the sons of Kohath, and 120 of his brothers.

Asaiah became the leader of the sons of Merari, and 220 of his brothers.

Joel became the leader of the sons of Gershom, and 130 of his brothers.

Shemaiah became the leader of the sons of Elizaphan, and 200 of his brothers.

Eliel became the leader of the sons of Hebron, and 80 of his brothers.

Amminadab became the leader of the sons of Uzziel, and 112 of his brothers.

So the Levites chose Heman the son of Joel. From his brothers they chose Asaph the son of Berechiah. From the sons of Merari their brothers, they chose Ethan the son of Kushaiah.

Then on that day David first called upon Asaph and his brothers to give thanks to the Lord.

"O give thanks to the Lord. Call upon His name. Let the people know what He has done.

Sing to Him. Sing praises to Him. Tell of all His great works.

Have joy in His holy name. Let the heart of those who look to the Lord be glad.

Look to the Lord and ask for His strength. Look to Him all the time.

Remember His great works which He has done. Remember the special things He has done and how He has judged,