2 Chronicles 5:13
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 music, 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 · King James Version
Meaning
When the trumpeters and singers in the temple came together as one to praise and thank the Lord with their voices and instruments, the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud. This passage from Chronicles highlights the power of unity in worship and gratitude. As they proclaimed, "For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever," the presence of the Lord filled the space, signifying his approval and blessing upon their praises. This moment symbolizes the profound impact of collective worship and harmony in glorifying God. It serves as a reminder of the importance of coming together in worship, setting aside differences, and lifting one voice in praise to the Almighty. May this verse inspire believers to unite in adoration, recognizing the everlasting goodness and mercy of the Lord.
Theological Overview
One possible theological interpretation of this verse is the importance of unity in worship. The mention of the trumpeters and singers being as one, making one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord, highlights the idea of believers coming together in harmony to worship God. The unity of their voices and instruments symbolize the unified praise of the people towards the Lord. This unity in worship resulted in the manifestation of God's presence, as the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud. This cloud can be seen as a representation of God's glory and holiness descending upon the worshippers, transforming the physical space into a sacred and holy place. The act of praising and thanking God for His goodness and enduring mercy led to a powerful encounter with the divine, demonstrating the importance of corporate worship and unity in glorifying the Lord.
2 Chronicles 5:13 in other translations
American Standard Version
it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Jehovah, [saying], For he is good; for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever; that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of Jehovah,
World English Bible
when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Yahweh; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Yahweh, saying, “For he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever!” then the house was filled with a cloud, even Yahweh’s house,
Douay-Rheims
So when they all sounded together, both with trumpets, and voice, and cymbals, and organs, and with divers kind of musical instruments, and lifted up their voice on high: the sound was heard afar off, so that when they began to praise the Lord, and to say: Give glory to the Lord for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever: the house of God was filled with a cloud.
Geneva Bible (1599)
And they were as one, blowing trumpets, and singing, and made one sounde to bee heard in praysing and thanking the Lord, and when they lift vp their voyce with trumpets and with cymbales, and with instruments of musicke, and when they praysed the Lord, singing, For he is good, because his mercie lasteth for euer) then the house, euen the house of the Lord was filled with a cloude,