21. Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were chosen to play the lyres.
22. Kenaniah, the head Levite, was chosen as the choir leader because of his skill.
23. Berekiah and Elkanah were chosen to guard the Ark.
24. Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—all of whom were priests—were chosen to blow the trumpets as they marched in front of the Ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were chosen to guard the Ark.
25. Then David and the elders of Israel and the generals of the army went to the house of Obed-edom to bring the Ark of the lord’s Covenant up to Jerusalem with a great celebration.
26. And because God was clearly helping the Levites as they carried the Ark of the lord’s Covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.