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Behold, he was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three; and David set him over his guard.

Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite;

Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he was yet shut up because of Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, his helpers in war.

Of Manasseh also there fell away some to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle, but they helped them not; for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying: 'He will fall away to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.'

and Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.

And when they came unto the threshing-floor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and He smote him, because he put forth his hand to the ark; and there he died before God.

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months; and the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, for his kingdom was exalted exceedingly, for His people Israel's sake.

of the sons of Kohath: Uriel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twenty;

of the sons of Merari: Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty;

of the sons of Gershom: Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty;

of the sons of Elizaphan: Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred;

of the sons of Hebron: Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore;

of the sons of Uzziel: Amminadab the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twelve.

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

Then on that day did David first ordain to give thanks unto the LORD, by the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

O give thanks unto the LORD, call upon His name; make known His doings among the peoples.

Sing unto Him, sing praises unto Him; speak ye of all His marvellous works.

Glory ye in His holy name; let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.