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for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve:

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Order Serving Spirit-Led Praise

This verse, part of a detailed list of temple musicians, may seem like mere administration. However, commentators explain the profound spiritual purpose. The role of these musicians was to "prophesy," which meant praising God with earnest, Spirit-filled devotion. As Matthew Henry highlights, without the Holy Spirit providing "life and fervor," even the most perfectly ordered worship becomes a "lifeless, worthless form." This reminds believers that structure in worship must always serve the goal of genuine, Spirit-led praise.

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1 Chronicles

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 25:27

17th Century

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Ver. 27 (See Gill on 1 Chronicles 25:9)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 25:1–31

17th Century

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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…