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Here is the list of the men who performed this service: <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work: <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> David and the chiefs of the service also set apart for the service the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who prophesied with lyres, with harps, and with cymbals. The list of those who did the work and of their duties was: <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/25.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover David and the captains of the army separated for the service some of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals. And the number of the skilled men performing their service was: <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Moreover, David and the commanders of the army set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals; and the number of those who performed this service was: <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> Moreover, David and the commanders of the army set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps and cymbals; and the number of those who performed their service was: <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Moreover, David and the commanders of the army set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals; and the number of those who performed their service was: <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Moreover, David and the commanders of the army separated for the service some of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals; and the number of those who performed their service was: <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Moreover, David and the commanders of the army selected for the [temple] service some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. The list of the musicians who performed their service was as follows: <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David and the officers of the army also set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy accompanied by lyres, harps, and cymbals. This is the list of the men who performed their service: <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David and the officers of the army also set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy accompanied by lyres, harps, and cymbals. This is the list of the men who performed their service: <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> Moreover David and the captains of the host set apart for the service certain 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 them that did the work according to their service was: <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David and the temple officials chose the descendants of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to be in charge of music. They were to praise the LORD by playing cymbals, harps and other stringed instruments. Here is a list of the musicians and their duties: <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated for the service certain 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 them that did the work according to their service was: <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David and the army commanders appointed the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to serve as prophets with lyres, harps, and cymbals. This is the list of the men who performed this service: <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> King David and the leaders of the Levites chose the following Levite clans to lead the worship services: Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun. They were to proclaim God's messages, accompanied by the music of harps and cymbals. This is the list of persons chosen to lead the worship, with the type of service that each group performed: <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> Along with officers in his army, David consecrated to assist in service to the descendants of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun those who prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. The list of those who participated in this service included: <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: <a href="/net/1_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a> David and the army officers selected some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy as they played stringed instruments and cymbals. The following men were assigned this responsibility: <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moreover, David and the captains of the army set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, were to prophesy with harps, with stringed instruments, and with cymbals: and the number of those who did the work according to their service was: <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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: <a href="/web/1_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover, David and the captains of the army set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with harps, with stringed instruments, and with cymbals. The number of those who did the work according to their service was: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David and the heads of the host separate for service, of the sons of Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun, who are prophesying with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals; and the number of the workmen is according to their service. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David and the heads of the host separate for service, of the sons of Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun, who are prophesying with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals, and the number of the workmen is according to their service. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will separate, and the chiefs of the army, for service to the sons of Asaph and Heman and Jeduthun, prophesying with harps, with lyres and with cymbals: and there will be their number of men of work for their service.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Moreover David and the chief .officers of the army separated for the ministry the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Idithun : to prophesy with harps, and with psalteries, and with cymbals according to their number serving in their appointed office. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then David and the magistrates of the army set apart, for the ministry, the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with harps and psalteries and cymbals, in accord with their number, having been dedicated to their appointed office. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/25.htm">New American Bible</a> David and the leaders of the liturgy set apart for the service the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who prophesied to the accompaniment of lyres and harps and cymbals. This is the list of those who performed this service: <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David and the officers of the army also set apart for the service the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. The list of those who did the work and of their duties was:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> MOREOVER David and the princes of the tribes set aside for the service of the sons of Asaph, Haman and Jeruthun, the sons of Azram his son. These are the Levites according to the families of their fathers. These likewise cast lots over their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king and Zadok and Ahimelech and the chiefs of the fathers of the priests and Levites. The younger and the elder brother were reckoned alike in numbering; and the number of the workmen according to their service was, <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David and the Princes of the army set apart for the ministry of the sons of Asaph: Haman and Irithun; the sons of Azram, his son. These are the sons of the Levites for the house of their fathers, and they cast also those lots opposite their brethren, and the sons of Aaron were in the presence of David the King, and Tsaduq and Akhimlek, and Chiefs of the fathers of the Priests, and of the Levites in the accounting and by number, the younger as his elder brother, so he was numbered; and the number of the men doing the work was for their services.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated for the service certain 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 them that did the work according to their service was: <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And king David and the captains of the host appointed to their services the sons of Asaph, and of Aeman, and of Idithun, prophesiers with harps, and lutes, and cymbals: and their number was according to their polls serving in their ministrations. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6873" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/25.htm">Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Additionally, David</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of the army</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind."></a> <a href="/hebrew/914.htm" title="914: way·yaḇ·dêl (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be divided, separate. A primitive root; to divide.">set apart</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">some of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/623.htm" title="623: ’ā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">of Asaph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1968.htm" title="1968: wə·hê·mān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. Probably from 'aman; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites.">Heman,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3038.htm" title="3038: wî·ḏū·ṯūn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Leader of a choir of the temple. Or Yduthuwn; or Ydiythuwn; probably from yadah; laudatory; Jeduthun, an Israelite.">and Jeduthun</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nə·bī·ʾīm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">to prophesy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3658.htm" title="3658: bə·ḵin·nō·rō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- A lyre. From a unused root meaning to twang; a harp.">with the accompaniment of lyres,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5035.htm" title="5035: bin·ḇā·lîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre. Or nebel; from nabel; a skin-bag for liquids; hence, a vase; also a lyre.">harps,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4700.htm" title="4700: ū·ḇim·ṣil·tā·yim (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-cd) -- Cymbals. From tsalal; double tinklers, i.e. Cymbals.">and cymbals.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">The following</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: mis·pā·rām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">is the list</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">of the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">who performed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">this service:</a> 2From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">1 Samuel 10:5</a> After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a> Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... <a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15</a> But now, bring me a harpist.” And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha <a href="/1_samuel/19-20.htm">1 Samuel 19:20-24</a> he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. / When this was reported to Saul, he sent more messengers, but they began to prophesy as well. So Saul tried again and sent messengers a third time, and even they began to prophesy. / Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. ... <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a> David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a> all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21-22</a> Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24-36</a> The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. ... <a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a> Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. <a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a> The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Psalm 81:2</a> Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre. <a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-3</a> A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a> Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a> Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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:<a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">1 Chronicles 25:8</a> And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.<a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13</a> And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">Cymbals</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Harps</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">Heman</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">Jeduthun</a> <a href="/judges/8-14.htm">List</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-32.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-18.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Psalteries</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Cymbals</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Harps</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-4.htm">Heman</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">Jeduthun</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">List</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-21.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-17.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Psalteries</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-10.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 25</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">The number and offices of the singers</a> 8. <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Their division by lot into twenty-four orders</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart This phrase highlights the involvement of King David and his military leaders in organizing the worship and musical ministry in the temple. David, known as a man after God's own heart, was deeply involved in the spiritual life of Israel. His collaboration with military commanders suggests a unified leadership approach, emphasizing the importance of worship in both spiritual and national life. This setting apart indicates a consecration for a holy purpose, reflecting the biblical principle of dedicating individuals for specific roles in God's service.some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun were prominent Levitical musicians appointed by David. Asaph is often associated with the Psalms, having several attributed to him (e.g., <a href="/psalms/50.htm">Psalm 50, 73</a>-83). Heman is noted for his wisdom and musical talent, and Jeduthun is linked with prophetic music ministry. Their sons being set apart indicates a continuation of a family legacy in worship, highlighting the importance of generational faithfulness and the role of families in ministry.to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals The act of prophesying here is linked with musical expression, suggesting that music was a medium through which divine messages were communicated. This aligns with other instances in Scripture where music and prophecy are connected, such as the ministry of Elisha (<a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15</a>). The use of lyres, harps, and cymbals indicates a structured and diverse musical worship, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Israel and the importance of music in expressing worship and prophecy.The following is the list of the men who performed this service: This introduction to the list of musicians underscores the organized and intentional nature of temple worship. It reflects the biblical principle of order in worship and the importance of recognizing those who serve. The detailed listing of names in subsequent verses highlights the value of each individual's contribution to the community's spiritual life, emphasizing that every role in worship is significant in the eyes of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who organized the Levitical musicians for temple worship. 2. <a href="/topical/c/commanders_of_the_army.htm">Commanders of the Army</a> Military leaders who assisted David in organizing the musicians, indicating the importance of worship in national life. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_asaph,_heman,_and_jeduthun.htm">Sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun</a> Levites set apart for musical service in the temple, known for their prophetic role through music. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prophesy_with_lyres,_harps,_and_cymbals.htm">Prophesy with Lyres, Harps, and Cymbals</a> The act of using music as a form of prophecy and worship, highlighting the spiritual significance of music in Israelite worship. 5. <a href="/topical/s/service.htm">Service</a> The dedicated role of these musicians in the temple, emphasizing the organized and sacred nature of worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a> Music is not merely an art form but a means of prophecy and spiritual expression. It plays a vital role in worship, as seen in the organization of temple musicians. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_worship.htm">Leadership in Worship</a> David's involvement, along with military leaders, underscores the importance of leadership in organizing and maintaining worship practices. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_gifts_and_service.htm">Spiritual Gifts and Service</a> The musicians were set apart for a specific service, reminding us of the importance of using our spiritual gifts for God's glory. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_nature_of_worship.htm">Prophetic Nature of Worship</a> Worship can be a form of prophecy, speaking God's truth and revelation through music and song. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a> The involvement of various leaders and families in worship highlights the communal aspect of worship, encouraging us to participate actively in our faith communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25</a> <a href="/q/did_david_write_psalm_41,_or_is_it_later.htm">Is there solid historical or textual evidence that David definitively authored Psalm 41, or could it be a later composition? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_musical_prophecy_in_israel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 25:1–2, where is the historical or archaeological evidence that prophesying with instruments occurred in ancient Israel? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_25_with_no_sources.htm">How do we reconcile 1 Chronicles 25’s detailed temple music organization with the lack of corroborating external sources? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_chronicles_25_conflict_biblically.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 25’s genealogical details sometimes conflict with other biblical passages without additional historical confirmation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XXV.THE TWENTY-FOUR CLASSES OF SINGERS, OR MINSTRELS.(1) Moreover (and) David and the captains of the host.--The latter ("the princes" of <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm" title="And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.">1Chronicles 24:6</a>), were also concerned in the arrangement of the priestly classes (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm" title="And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.">1Chronicles 23:2</a>).Separated to the service of the sons of Asaph.--Rather, separated for service the sons of Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun. These formed three guilds of sacred minstrels, famous to all after times. (Comp. the headings of many psalms in which these names occur, and also <a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm" title="And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,">1Chronicles 6:33</a>, sqq., whence it appears that Asaph belonged to the sub tribe of Gershon, Heman to that of Kohath, and Ethan-Jeduthun to that of Merari, so that all the branches of Levi were represented among the musicians.)Separated.--So <a href="/numbers/16-9.htm" title="Seems it but a small thing to you, that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them?">Numbers 16:9</a>, and <a href="/genesis/1-7.htm" title="And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.">Genesis 1:7</a>. (Comp <a href="/acts/13-2.htm" title="As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.">Acts 13:2</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - The twenty-four courses of those who were to be engaged in the temple service as singers and musicians fill up this chapter. They are to be taken from the three great families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun. For the captains of the host, as designating those who superintended the order of temple worship, see <a href="/1_chronicles/22-17.htm">1 Chronicles 22:17</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">1 Chronicles 23:2</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">1 Chronicles 24:6</a>; as also <a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a>; <a href="/numbers/8-23.htm">Numbers 8:23</a>. The sons of Asaph. (For a clear instance of the use of the preposition (lamed) prefixed, as here, see <a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24</a>.) The English should appear "the sons of Asaph." Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun belonged respectively to the Gershon, Kohath, and Merarite families (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-18.htm">1 Chronicles 6:18-32</a>). Thus these singers and musicians were drawn from each great branch of Levi; viz. from Gershon, four through Asaph; from Kohath, six through Jeduthun; and from Merari, fourteen through Heman; while the whole number of those trained to sing was two hundred and eighty-eight. Who should prophesy. The Hebrew הַגִּבְּאִים (<a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14, 16</a>) stands for Niphal participle plural, the singular of which (חַנּבָּא) appears in the following two verses. These were the utterers in song of the Divine mind and will. The essential meaning of the expression evidently is to use the voice in sacred service, more or less under Divine impulse. With cymbals. These instruments were used to regulate the time (compare this verse with <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a>). For some particulars respecting these and other musical instruments used in Israel at this time, the article "Music" in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary' may be consulted with advantage. And the number, etc. The literal translation of the last clause of this verse is, And was their number, the men of work, for their service, i.e. "And the number of workmen for the service was." The workmen intend, of course, those who performed the service. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Additionally, David דָּוִיד֩ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and the commanders וְשָׂרֵ֨י (wə·śā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army הַצָּבָ֜א (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign set apart וַיַּבְדֵּ֣ל (way·yaḇ·dêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_914.htm">Strong's 914: </a> To be divided, separate some of the sons לִבְנֵ֤י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Asaph, אָסָף֙ (’ā·sāp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites Heman, וְהֵימָ֣ן (wə·hê·mān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1968.htm">Strong's 1968: </a> Heman -- an Israelite name and Jeduthun וִֽידוּת֔וּן (wî·ḏū·ṯūn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3038.htm">Strong's 3038: </a> Jeduthun to prophesy הַֽנִּבְּאִ֛ים‪‬ (han·nib·bə·’îm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet with the accompaniment of lyres, בְּכִנֹּר֥וֹת (bə·ḵin·nō·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3658.htm">Strong's 3658: </a> A harp harps, בִּנְבָלִ֖ים (bin·ḇā·lîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5035.htm">Strong's 5035: </a> A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre and cymbals. וּבִמְצִלְתָּ֑יִם (ū·ḇim·ṣil·tā·yim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - cd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4700.htm">Strong's 4700: </a> Double tinklers, cymbals The following וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be is the list מִסְפָּרָ֔ם (mis·pā·rām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration of the men אַנְשֵׁ֥י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person who performed מְלָאכָ֖ה (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property this service: לַעֲבֹדָ֗ה (la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> Work of any kind <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:1 Moreover David and the captains (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 25:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 25:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>