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.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Under the hands of Asaph... — That is, “under the direction of Asaph,” who himself “prophesied,” or performed the sacred services, “under th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur. —Literally, To the sons of Asaph belonged Zaccur. In [Reference 1 Chronicles 25:2-…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Of the sons of Asaph
Who were separated, and by lot appointed, to the service of singers in the temple:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David put those in order who were appointed to be singers and musicians in the temple. To prophesy, in this place, means praising God with great ea…

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