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Of Jeduthun; the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun with the harp, who prophesied in giving thanks and praising Yahweh.
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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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19th Century
Anglican
Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun. —Rather, To Jeduthun (that is, belonging to the guild so named): the sons…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Of Jeduthun Or Ethan, the sons of Jeduthun:
Gedaliah and Zeri ; called Izri, (…
Presbyterian
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…
