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1 Chronicles 13:8 ยท KJV

"And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath-jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.
7And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.
8And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.
9And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.
10And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does worship look like for you personally?

2

How do you express your joy in God's presence?

3

When have you felt the most connected to God during worship?

Life Application

worship

Incorporate music and singing into your personal worship time.

community

Join a group to worship together and share your faith journey.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The joyful worship of David and Israel foreshadows the worship of Christ, who brings joy and unity to His followers.

See also: Luke 2:10

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