KJV ORIGINAL
Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Also, four thousand served as gatekeepers, and four thousand praised the LORD with the musical instruments that I made for worship, said David.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David organized eight thousand Levites - half as temple gatekeepers and half as musicians using instruments he personally designed for worshiping God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes King David's organization of the Levites for temple service, even though the temple hadn't been built yet. David was preparing detailed plans and assignments for when his son Solomon would construct the temple. The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties, and David divided them into specific roles including gatekeeping and musical worship.
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