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Their brothers the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tent of the house of God.

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The Essential Support Roles

Commentators clarify that this verse shifts focus from the Levitical musicians (discussed previously) to all the other Levites. These individuals were 'appointed' or, more literally, 'given' to the priests as assistants, fulfilling God's design for the tabernacle's operation.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 6:31–48

18th Century

Theologian

The genealogies of David’s three chief singers: Heman, Asaph, and Ethan (or Jeduthun).

1 Chronicles 6:32

They minister…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 6:48

19th Century

Bishop

Their brethren also the Levites. — that is, the Levites who were not musiciansthe remaining Levites.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:48

17th Century

Pastor

Their brethren also the Levites
Who were not skilled in singing, and employed in that service, even the rest of the …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 6:1–81

17th Century

Minister

We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites to preserve their lineage clear a…