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Berean Standard Bible

“Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.””

2 Chronicles 20:21

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A vast coalition of enemies threatens Judah. King Jehoshaphat has gathered the people to seek the Lord, and a prophet has assured them that the battle belongs to God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”

World English Bible (WEB)

When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they go out before the army, and say, “Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever.”

King James Version (KJV)

And 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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed them that should sing unto Jehovah, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks unto Jehovah; for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And after discussion with the people, he put in their places those who were to make melody to the Lord, praising him in holy robes, while they went at the head of the army, and saying, May the Lord be praised, for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y habido consejo con el pueblo, puso á algunos que cantasen á Jehová, y alabasen en la hermosura de la santidad, mientras que salía la gente armada, y dijesen: Glorificad á Jehová, porque su misericordia es para siempre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Después de consultar con los jefes del pueblo, determinó que un coro abriera la marcha, luciendo sus vestidos sagrados. Irían alabando y dando gracias al Señor y cantando la canción: «Den gracias al Señor, porque su amor y bondad son para siempre».

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