4He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to extol,16:4 Or petition; or invoke thank, and praise the Lord, the God of Israel:
4He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord and to profess [God’s name] and to 16:4 Lit praise, a Hebrew word that is the root of the name “Judah.”thank and praise the Lord, the God of Israel:
4He appointed some of the Levites to serve in front of the ark of the Lord. David wanted them to give honor, thanks and praise to the Lord. He is the God of Israel.