3. He gave a loaf of bread, some dates and raisins to every Israelite man and woman.
4. Then David appointed some of the Levites to serve before the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord. They had the job of leading the worship. They gave thanks and praise to the Lord, the God of Israel.
5. Asaph was the leader. He played the cymbals. Zechariah was second to him. The other Levites were Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They played the lyres and harps.
6. Benaiah and Jahaziel were priests. They blew the trumpets regularly before the Ark of the Covenant with God.
7. That day David first gave Asaph and his relatives the job of singing praises to the Lord.
8. Give thanks to the Lord and pray to him.Tell the nations what he has done.
9. Sing to him. Sing praises to him.Tell about all the wonderful things he has done.
10. Be glad that you are his.Let those who ask the Lord for help be happy.
11. Depend on the Lord and his strength.Always go to him for help.
12. Remember the wonderful things he has done.Remember his miracles and his decisions.
13. You are the descendants of Israel, the Lord’s servant.You are the children of Jacob, his chosen people.