Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:
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Gill's Exposition
Moreover, David and the captains of the host separated to the service,.... Of singing the praises of God; this was done by the princes of the people, and the chief of the priests, who were gathered…
Barnes' Notes
The captains of the host - Rather, “the princes” of 1Ch 23:2; 1Ch 24:6.
Adam Clarke
David and the captains of the host - The chiefs of those who formed the several orders: not military captains.
Should prophesy - Should accompany their musical instruments with prayer and singing.
Observe, I. Singing the praises of God is here called prophesying (Ch1 25:1-3), not that all those who were employed in this service were honoured with the visions of God, or could foretel things to…
Cambridge Bible
1Ch 25:1-7. The Families of the Singers
1. Moreover David Render, And David.
separated Cp. 1Ch 23:13, note.
to the service of the sons of Asaph R.V. for the service certain of the sons of…
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