2 Chronicles 5:13

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It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;

Original Language Analysis

וַיְהִ֣י H1961
וַיְהִ֣י
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 1 of 28
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
אֶחָ֗ד to make one H259
אֶחָ֗ד to make one
Strong's: H259
Word #: 2 of 28
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
לַמְחַצְּצרִ֨ים It came even to pass as the trumpeters H2690
לַמְחַצְּצרִ֨ים It came even to pass as the trumpeters
Strong's: H2690
Word #: 3 of 28
to trumpet, i.e., blow on that instrument
וְלַמְשֹֽׁרֲרִ֜ים and singers H7891
וְלַמְשֹֽׁרֲרִ֜ים and singers
Strong's: H7891
Word #: 4 of 28
to sing
לְהַשְׁמִ֣יעַ to be heard H8085
לְהַשְׁמִ֣יעַ to be heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 5 of 28
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
ק֠וֹל sound H6963
ק֠וֹל sound
Strong's: H6963
Word #: 6 of 28
a voice or sound
אֶחָ֗ד to make one H259
אֶחָ֗ד to make one
Strong's: H259
Word #: 7 of 28
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
וּבְהַלֵּ֤ל and praised H1984
וּבְהַלֵּ֤ל and praised
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 8 of 28
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
וּלְהֹדוֹת֮ and thanking H3034
וּלְהֹדוֹת֮ and thanking
Strong's: H3034
Word #: 9 of 28
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
יְהוָֽה׃ of the LORD H3068
יְהוָֽה׃ of the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 10 of 28
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וּכְהָרִ֣ים and when they lifted up H7311
וּכְהָרִ֣ים and when they lifted up
Strong's: H7311
Word #: 11 of 28
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
ק֠וֹל sound H6963
ק֠וֹל sound
Strong's: H6963
Word #: 12 of 28
a voice or sound
בַּחֲצֹֽצְר֨וֹת with the trumpets H2689
בַּחֲצֹֽצְר֨וֹת with the trumpets
Strong's: H2689
Word #: 13 of 28
a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
וּבִמְצִלְתַּ֜יִם and cymbals H4700
וּבִמְצִלְתַּ֜יִם and cymbals
Strong's: H4700
Word #: 14 of 28
(only dual) double tinklers, i.e., cymbals
וּבִכְלֵ֣י and instruments H3627
וּבִכְלֵ֣י and instruments
Strong's: H3627
Word #: 15 of 28
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
הַשִּׁ֗יר of musick H7892
הַשִּׁ֗יר of musick
Strong's: H7892
Word #: 16 of 28
a song; abstractly, singing
וּבְהַלֵּ֤ל and praised H1984
וּבְהַלֵּ֤ל and praised
Strong's: H1984
Word #: 17 of 28
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
יְהוָֽה׃ of the LORD H3068
יְהוָֽה׃ of the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 18 of 28
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כִּ֣י H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 19 of 28
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
ט֔וֹב saying For he is good H2896
ט֔וֹב saying For he is good
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 20 of 28
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
כִּ֥י H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 21 of 28
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לְעוֹלָ֖ם endureth for ever H5769
לְעוֹלָ֖ם endureth for ever
Strong's: H5769
Word #: 22 of 28
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
חַסְדּ֑וֹ for his mercy H2617
חַסְדּ֑וֹ for his mercy
Strong's: H2617
Word #: 23 of 28
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
בֵּ֥ית even the house H1004
בֵּ֥ית even the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 24 of 28
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
מָלֵ֥א was filled H4390
מָלֵ֥א was filled
Strong's: H4390
Word #: 25 of 28
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
עָנָ֖ן with a cloud H6051
עָנָ֖ן with a cloud
Strong's: H6051
Word #: 26 of 28
a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e., the nimbus or thunder-cloud
בֵּ֥ית even the house H1004
בֵּ֥ית even the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 27 of 28
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יְהוָֽה׃ of the LORD H3068
יְהוָֽה׃ of the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 28 of 28
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Cross References

Ezra 3:11And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.2 Chronicles 7:3And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.Isaiah 52:8Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.Jeremiah 33:11The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.Psalms 100:5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.2 Chronicles 20:21And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.Acts 4:32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:Romans 15:6That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Analysis & Commentary

The temple dedication climax 'it came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD... the house was filled with a cloud' links unified worship with divine presence. The phrase 'as one' (k'echad) emphasizes harmony - multiple voices/instruments creating singular praise. The cloud (Shekinah glory) manifests God's approval and presence, echoing Exodus 40:34-35 when glory filled the tabernacle. This demonstrates that true worship unites God's people and attracts His manifest presence. The New Testament fulfillment occurs at Pentecost when the Spirit fills the gathered church (Acts 2).

Historical Context

The temple dedication (c. 960 BCE) represented Israel's worship zenith - perfect structure, unified praise, and divine glory. This golden moment, though eventually lost through sin and exile, established the pattern of corporate worship's power.

Questions for Reflection