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2 Chronicles 5:13

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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;

2 Chronicles 5:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:13

Theological / Devotional

Praising and thanking. Music is a form of worship, and praise and thanksgiving are an important element of prayer. As the people raised their voices in joyous praise to God in grateful remembrance of His wonderful mercies to them, God drew near and a cloud filled the Temple.

By SdaBc