The priests stood, according to their positions; the Levites also with instruments of music of the LORD, which David the king had made to give thanks to the LORD, when David praised by their ministry, saying “For his loving kindness endures forever.” The priests sounded trumpets before them; and all Israel stood.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 6. Which music, or Psalms, (carminum) David had composed. Bible.—Because. This was the chorus of the 135th Psalm, which was sung on this occasion by some, while others played on their musical instruments. Calmet.—Lit. “singing by their hands.” Prot. “when David praised by their ministry.” Bible.—As the temple was chosen by God for the place of prayer, so special forms of blessing, and so forth are more agreeable to him. Worthington.