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These are the singers, heads of fathers` [houses] of the Levites, [who lived] in the chambers [and were] free [from other service]; for they were employed in their work day and night.
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Dedicated to Worship
Commentators explain that the singers were set apart for a singular, vital purpose. They were freed from all other duties and lived in the temple chambers to ensure they were always ready and focused on leading worship. This demonstrates the high value God places on dedicated, undistracted service.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The singers - No names are listed, and it is thought that they have been omitted from the text.
Were free - "Free," that is, f…
19th Century
Anglican
Refers to the singers discussed in 1 Chronicles 9:14–16: And these (above mentioned) are the minstrels, heads of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites Others of them were em…
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