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Song Leader or Ark Bearer?
Scholars are divided on Chenaniah's exact role due to the Hebrew word 'massa,' which can mean 'lifting up the voice' (song) or 'lifting up a burden' (the Ark). However, most commentators argue he was in charge of transporting the Ark, not leading the music, since Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were the designated musical leaders.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 15:22
18th Century
Theologian
For song - See the margin. Scholars of Hebrew are still divided on the meaning of this passage; some believe it refers to the raising or del…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 15:22
19th Century
Bishop
Rather, And Chenaniah, captain (that is, conductor) of the Levites in bearing (that is, the sacred vessels), was conducting t…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 15:22
17th Century
Pastor
And Chenaniah chief of the Levites was for song
But the chief for the song were Heman, Asaph, and Ethan; rather
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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…