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A New Era of Worship Music
Commentators note this verse marks a significant development. While music was part of worship before, this is the first time Levites are formally and officially appointed as singers and musicians. This act established a regular, choral tradition for the tabernacle and future temple, making musical worship a structured and enduring part of the service.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 15:16
18th Century
Theologian
The singers—Singing had long been recognized as appropriate to religious ceremonies (Exodus 15:21; Judges 5:1; [Refe…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 15:16
19th Century
Bishop
David spoke to the chief. — Ordered the chiefs (sârîm).
To appoint their brothers to be the singe…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Chronicles 15:14–16
19th Century
Preacher
Before, there had been a great medley of musical instruments, but little singing, and there had not been a proper choice as to the persons who were…
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John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 15:16
17th Century
Pastor
And David spoke to the chief of the Levites
The six before mentioned, (1 Chronicles 15:11)
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 15:1–24
17th Century
Minister
Wise and good men may be guilty of oversights, which they will correct as soon as they are aware of them. David does not try to justify what had be…