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Prophecy as Praise
Commentators explain that to "prophesy" in this context does not mean foretelling the future. Instead, it describes praising God with great earnestness and devout affection, under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Music and instruments like the harp were tools used to express this Spirit-filled worship, which centered on giving thanks and praise to God.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 25:3
19th Century
Bishop
Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun. —Rather, To Jeduthun (that is, belonging to the guild so named): the sons…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 25:3
17th Century
Pastor
Of Jeduthun
Or Ethan, the sons of Jeduthun:
Gedaliah and Zeri ;
called Izri, (…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 25:1–31
17th Century
Minister
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…