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So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel, and from his relatives, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and from the sons of Merari their relatives, Ethan the son of Kushaiah,

Then on that day David first entrusted to Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to the LORD [as their chief task].

O give thanks to the LORD, call on His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples.

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.

Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually [longing to be in His presence].

Remember [with gratitude] His marvelous deeds which He has done, His miracles and the judgments from His mouth,

O seed of Israel His servant, Children of Jacob, His chosen ones!

He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth.

Be mindful of His covenant forever, The promise which He commanded and established to a thousand generations,

The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath (sworn promise) to Isaac.

Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.

Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples.

Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary).

Ascribe to the LORD the glory and honor due His name; Bring an offering [of thanksgiving], and come before Him; Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.

O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness endures forever.

So David left Asaph and his relatives there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD to minister before the ark continually, as each day's work required;

and Obed-edom with his sixty-eight relatives; also Obed-edom the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah, were to be gatekeepers.

David left Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the dwelling place (tabernacle) of the LORD in the high place which was at Gibeon,

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.