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Organized, Responsive Worship
Commentators explain that the phrase "they sang one to another" describes an organized, responsive form of worship. Rather than a chaotic crowd, the Levites likely sang in alternating choirs, a practice known as antiphonal singing. This structured praise, combined with the people's unified shout, created a powerful and corporate expression of thanksgiving.
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19th Century
Bishop
They sang together. — They answered each other in chorus, or antiphonally.
Shouted. — As later in religious…
17th Century
Pastor
And they sang together by course
They sang by turns in responses, and answered one another, as the word signifies; w…
17th Century
Minister
There was a remarkable mixture of emotions when the foundation of the temple was laid. Those who only knew the misery of having no temple at all pr…