David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work:

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The captains of the host — Rather, “the princes” of 1 Chronicles 23:2 and 1 Chronicles 24:6.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE TWENTY-FOUR CLASSES OF SINGERS, OR MINSTRELS.

Moreover (and) David and the captains of the host. — The…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Moreover, David and the captains of the host separated to
the service
Of singing the …

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…