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They served David as officers over his troops, because they were all outstanding soldiers. Later they were officers in the Israelite army.

and so that place has been called Perez Uzzah ever since. David was furious because the Lord had punished Uzzah in anger.

When you hear the sound of marching in the treetops, then attack, because I will be marching ahead of you to defeat the Philistine army."

Then he said, "Only Levites should carry the Covenant Box, because they are the ones the Lord chose to carry it and to serve him forever."

Because you were not there to carry it the first time, the Lord our God punished us for not worshiping him as we should have done."

Because of his skill in music Chenaniah was chosen to be in charge of the levitical musicians.

Give thanks to the Lord , because he is good; his love is eternal.

Nathan answered, "Do whatever you have in mind, because God is with you."

I have the courage to pray this prayer to you, my God, because you have revealed all this to me, your servant, and have told me that you will make my descendants kings.

Next, David attacked King Hadadezer of the Syrian state of Zobah, near the territory of Hamath, because Hadadezer was trying to gain control of the territory by the upper Euphrates River.

Because Joab disapproved of the king's command, he did not take any census of the tribes of Levi and Benjamin.

David replied to Gad, "I am in a desperate situation! But I don't want to be punished by people. Let the Lord himself be the one to punish me, because he is merciful."

but David was not able to go there to worship God, because he was afraid of the sword of the Lord 's angel.

But the Lord told me that I had killed too many people and fought too many wars. And so, because of all the bloodshed I have caused, he would not let me build a temple for him.

He did, however, make me a promise. He said, ‘You will have a son who will rule in peace, because I will give him peace from all his enemies. His name will be Solomon, because during his reign I will give Israel peace and security.

The descendants of Eleazar were organized into sixteen groups, while the descendants of Ithamar were organized into eight; this was done because there were more male heads of families among the descendants of Eleazar.

Obed Edom's oldest son, Shemaiah, had six sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were important men in their clan because of their great ability; the last two were especially talented.

but he has forbidden me to do it, because I am a soldier and have shed too much blood.

King David announced to the whole assembly: "My son Solomon is the one whom God has chosen, but he is still young and lacks experience. The work to be done is tremendous, because this is not a palace for people but a temple for the Lord God.

Over and above all this that I have provided, I have given silver and gold from my personal property because of my love for God's Temple.