Why did Jehoshaphat put singers in front of his army?
Why did Jehoshaphat put singers in front of his army?
After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.”
What does the Bible say about singers?
The Bible never says, let those who have beautiful voices sing, as if natural talent were required to praise God. The Bible just says “Sing!” Over and over, dozens of times, we are commanded to sing: sing to the Lord, sing praises, sing joyfully, sing a new song.
Who blew the trumpet at Jericho?
According to Joshua 6:1–27, the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around the city walls once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day then blew their trumpets.
What does 2 Chronicles 20 teach us?
BE COURAGEOUS IN THE LORD: “Do not be afraid or discouraged…” DEPEND ON THE STRENGTH OF THE LORD: 15 “For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” WORSHIP THE LORD: 18 “and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the Lord.”
Were there singers in the Bible?
At its peak around the beginning of the Christian era, the elaborate music of the Temple was performed by a large choir of highly trained men singers, with boys sometimes added, and during this period many instruments also were used by the Temple orchestra.
Who was the greatest singer in the Bible?
Jubal (Bible)
| Jubal | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | musician |
| Known for | forefather of all musicians |
| Parent(s) | Lamech and Adah |
| Relatives | Jabal (brother) Tubal-cain (half-brother) Naamah (half-sister) |
Was King David a singer?
David is described as the warrior artist, the military musician. His musical influence is evident in three major world religions. Judaism and Christianity both revere David’s psalms as the model for religious musical expression and Islam honors David for having “the most beautiful voice that God created.”
What was the only sound that was to be made as the Israelites circled Jericho?
When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man charged straight in, and they took the city.
What does the trumpet symbolize?
The trumpet is used to build anticipation and tells the reader that an alert, announcement, or warning is about to take place. The seventh trumpet does not bring a plague with it. Rather, it is sounded so that glory is given to God and His kingdom is announced.
