WAR SCROLL — COLUMN II THE ORDER OF THE HOST [Deep military drums, solemn brass, marching cadence] [Verse 1 — The Priestly Order] Fifty-two clans of the congregation, Their appointed order shall be known. The chief priest stands with his deputy, Twelve chief priests shall serve Elohim. Twenty-six chiefs of priestly courses, Each shall serve within his place. Twelve appointed chiefs among the Levites, One for every tribe shall serve. The chiefs of tribes and fathers gather, Supporting those who serve within. At the gates of the sanctuary, Each shall stand according to his rank. [Verse 2 — The Appointed Service] From fifty years of age and upward, The chiefs and officers shall stand. At festivals and at new moons, On every Sabbath in the land. Throughout the days of every year, The offerings shall be arranged. Burnt offerings and sacrifices, Sweet incense according to Elohim's will. Atonement for the congregation, Continual service before Him. At the table of His glory, Their appointed service shall remain. In the year of remission, These arrangements shall be made. The priestly order and its service, According to the rule displayed. [Chorus — Military brass and male choir] ORDER THE HOST! ORDER THE HOST! The priests and Levites take their place! ORDER THE HOST! ORDER THE HOST! At the appointed times of Elohim! FESTIVALS! NEW MOONS! SABBATHS! The sanctuary service stands! ORDER THE HOST! ORDER THE HOST! Each appointed to his command! [Verse 3 — The Years of War] Thirty-three remaining years of warfare, Men of renown shall be called. The leaders of the congregation, Choose their warriors from them all. From every tribe throughout Israel, Able men prepared to fight. According to the yearly summons, For the nations in their sight. But during years of remission, They shall not prepare for war. For it is a Sabbath rest for Israel, The year of release they shall observe. [Verse 4 — The Thirty-Five Years] Thirty-five years of appointed service, Within the warfare of the host. Six years the congregation gathers, And fights together as one force. Twenty-nine years of divided warfare, Each division takes its place. The years of service are distinguished, As their campaigns are arranged. [Verse 5 — The Nations] The first year against Mesopotamia, The second against the sons of Lud. The third against the sons of Aram, Uz and Hul beyond Euphrates. Togar and Mesha with them named, Beyond the river in that year. Fourth and fifth, the sons of Arpachshad, Their appointed battles shall appear. Sixth and seventh, Asshur and Persia, Eastern peoples to the Great Desert. Eighth year against the sons of Elam, Ninth, Ishmael and Keturah. [Bridge — Bugles and rolling snares] Ten years against the sons of Ham, According to their clans and lands. Ten years against the sons of Japheth, According to their territories. Thirty-five years of service, Six together, twenty-nine divided. Years of remission remain for rest, No warriors prepared to march. [Verse 6 — The Trumpets] The rule of trumpets now begins, The trumpets sounding the alarm. For those appointed to their service, For the commissioned men of war. Tens of thousands and the thousands, Hundreds, fifties, and the tens. The writing breaks among the trumpets, The surviving record ends in fragments. [Final Chorus — Thunderous brass and military choir] ORDER THE HOST! ORDER THE HOST! The priests and Levites take their place! ORDER THE HOST! ORDER THE HOST! At the appointed times of Elohim! FESTIVALS! NEW MOONS! SABBATHS! The year of remission remains! ORDER THE HOST! ORDER THE HOST! According to the appointed plan! [Military drums and final brass fanfare]
