1Ch 25:1, 3, 6, 2Ch 35:15 | TSK | STEP | The number and offices of the singers. Their division by lot into four and twenty orders. the captains.That is, the chief of the several orders; not military captains. Asaph. prophesy.The word prophesy, here, seems to mean no more than praising God by singing inspired prophetical hymns. harps.

1 Chronicles 25:1

1 The number and offices of the singers.

8 Their division by lot into four and twenty orders.

the captains.That is, the chief of the several orders; not military captains.

Asaph.

prophesy.The word prophesy, here, seems to mean no more than praising God by singing inspired prophetical hymns.

harps.

Jeduthun.

Gedaliah.

Zeri.

Izri. Jeshaiah.

Mattithiah.

six."With Shimei, mentioned ver. 17." Shimei is not only mentioned in the parallel passage, but is supplied here by the Arabic version.

to give thanks.

under the hands.

for song.

according to the king's order. Heb. by the hands of theking.

Asaph.

place. Heb. station. according.

the porters.