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1 Chronicles 25:2-4

King James Version (KJV)

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2. Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king. 3. Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD. 4. Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, [and] Mahazioth:

1 Chronicles 25:2-4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:2

Theological / Devotional

Under the hands of Asaph. That is, under the directions of Asaph.

Order of the king. David was interested in music and understood the important part that it can and should play in the services of worship. He personally interested himself in the work of the singers and players, directing in the arrangements made for the solemn services of worship (see 2 Chron. 23:18).

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