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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The musicians Heman, Asaph and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were chosen to sound the bronze cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were to sound bronze cymbals;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, <i>were appointed</i> to sound with cymbals of brass;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, <i>were</i> to sound the cymbals of bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, <i>were appointed</i> to sound aloud cymbals of bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph and Ethan were appointed to sound aloud cymbals of bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan <i>were appointed</i> to sound aloud cymbals of bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph and Ethan <i>were appointed</i> to sound aloud cymbals of bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan <i>were appointed</i> to sound aloud the bronze cymbals;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed with cymbals of brass to sound aloud;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed, with cymbals of brass to sound aloud;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were appointed to play bronze cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers included Heman, Asaph, and Ethan (who played bronze cymbals). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were given cymbals of bronze to sound aloud;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were given cymbals of bronze to sound aloud; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, [are] to sound with cymbals of bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, with cymbals of brass to sound,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And those singing, Heman, Asaph and Ethan, with cymbals of brass to cause to hear;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, sounded with cymbals of brass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were sounding out with cymbals of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, sounded brass cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound bronze cymbals;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now these were all those who stood by the gates and sang: Heman, Asaph, and Ethan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These all who were standing at the gates and singing: Haman, and Asaph and Ethan.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan [, were appointed], with cymbals of brass to sound aloud;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the singers, Aeman, Asaph, and Aethan, with brazen cymbals to make <i>a sound</i> to be heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4482" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/15.htm">The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: wə·ham·šō·rə·rîm (Conj-w, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">The musicians</a> <a href="/hebrew/1968.htm" title="1968: hê·mān (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. Probably from 'aman; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites.">Heman,</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.">Asaph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/387.htm" title="387: wə·’ê·ṯān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Permanence, an Isr. name. The same as 'eythan; permanent; Ethan, the name of four Israelites.">and Ethan</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: lə·haš·mî·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">were to sound</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">the bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/4700.htm" title="4700: bim·ṣil·ta·yim (Prep-b:: N-cd) -- Cymbals. From tsalal; double tinklers, i.e. Cymbals.">cymbals.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></span><br />David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Psalm 47:5-7</a></span><br />God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn. / Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalm 149:3</a></span><br />Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8-9</a></span><br />When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-2.htm">Revelation 14:2-3</a></span><br />And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps. / And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a></b></br> And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren <i>to be</i> the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></b></br> And David and all Israel played before God with all <i>their</i> might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">1 Chronicles 16:5,42</a></b></br> Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; 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Heman was a grandson of Samuel the prophet, and his role as a musician highlights the importance of music in worship. Asaph is often associated with the Psalms, as several are attributed to him, indicating his significant role in Israel's worship. Ethan, also known as Jeduthun, is mentioned in other parts of Scripture as a leader in music. These three musicians represent the organized and skilled approach to worship that David established, emphasizing the importance of music in the spiritual life of Israel. Their roles also prefigure the New Testament emphasis on worship in spirit and truth.<p><b>were to sound the bronze cymbals</b><br>Bronze cymbals were percussion instruments used in ancient Israelite worship, producing a loud and clear sound. The use of cymbals in worship was to create a joyful noise unto the Lord, as seen in <a href="/psalms/150.htm">Psalm 150</a>, which calls for various instruments to praise God. The choice of bronze, a durable and resonant metal, signifies the strength and clarity of worship that should be offered to God. This act of sounding cymbals can be seen as a type of the proclamation of the Gospel, where the message of Christ is to be declared loudly and clearly to all nations. The use of cymbals in worship also reflects the cultural practices of the time, where music played a central role in both religious and communal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/heman.htm">Heman</a></b><br>A prominent musician and Levite, Heman was one of the leaders appointed by King David to oversee the music during the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant. His role highlights the importance of worship in Israel's religious life.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>Another key figure in the Levitical choir, Asaph was known for his musical talents and later became a prominent psalmist. His involvement underscores the continuity of worship practices in Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethan.htm">Ethan</a></b><br>Also a Levite musician, Ethan was part of the group responsible for the musical accompaniment during the Ark's procession. His inclusion signifies the collaborative nature of worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bronze_cymbals.htm">Bronze Cymbals</a></b><br>These instruments were used to produce a loud, joyful sound, symbolizing celebration and reverence. The use of cymbals in worship reflects the vibrant and expressive nature of Israelite worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>The central focus of this event, the Ark represented God's presence among His people. The transportation of the Ark to Jerusalem was a significant religious and national event for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a vital component of worship, serving to express joy, reverence, and unity among believers. The appointment of skilled musicians like Heman, Asaph, and Ethan underscores the importance of using our talents to glorify God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_preparation_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Preparation in Worship</a></b><br>The careful selection of musicians and instruments for the Ark's procession teaches us the value of preparing our hearts and resources for worship. Worship should be intentional and well-prepared, reflecting our reverence for God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>The collaboration of Heman, Asaph, and Ethan highlights the unity required in worship. As believers, we are called to work together, using our diverse gifts to create a harmonious offering to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_god's_presence.htm">Celebration of God's Presence</a></b><br>The use of loud instruments like cymbals signifies the joy and celebration of God's presence. Our worship should be marked by a genuine celebration of who God is and what He has done.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_asaph_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Asaph in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_music_praise_god_in_the_bible.htm">How does music praise God in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_heman's_authorship_in_psalm_88.htm">Is there archaeological or historical evidence supporting the authorship of Heman the Ezrahite mentioned in Psalm 88:1, or is this purely literary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_this_priestly_lineage.htm">If 1 Chronicles 6:31-33 directly ties certain musicians to this priestly line, where is the external historical or archaeological evidence supporting such lineage?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19-21) The minstrels named in <a href="/context/1_chronicles/15-17.htm" title="So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brothers, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brothers, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;">1Chronicles 15:17-18</a>, classified according to their instruments.<p>(19) The cymbal-players.<p><span class= "bld">Were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">with cymbals of bronze for clashing.</span> Furnished with these instruments, the three chiefs were to lead and accentuate the music.<p><a href="/context/1_chronicles/15-19.htm" title="So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;">1Chronicles 15:19-25</a> give the order of the procession thus:--<p>I. The three master-singers, and two bands of seven each (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/15-19.htm" title="So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;">1Chronicles 15:19-21</a>).<p>II. Chenaniah, marshal of the bearers.<p>III. Two warders of the Ark. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 19-21.</span> - The <span class="cmt_word">psalteries on Alamoth</span> (ver. 20), and <span class="cmt_word">harps on the Sheminith to excel</span> (ver. 21), are descriptions the exact significance of which is not yet satisfactorily ascertained. Yet their connection in a series of four divisions of musical duty does throw some light upon them. These four verses manifestly purport to describe a special part to be performed by those of whom they respectively speak. Gesenius explains <span class="accented">psalteries on Alamoth</span> to mean such instruments as savoured of virgin tone or pitch, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> high as compared with the lower pitch of men's voices. This lower pitch he considers intimated by the word "Sheminith," literally, <span class="accented">the eighth</span>, or <span class="accented">octave</span>. The added expression, "to excel," need scarcely be, with him, understood to mean "to take the lead musically," but may be read generally to mark their supassing quality. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The musicians</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·šō·rə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Heman,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵימָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(hê·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1968.htm">Strong's 1968: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heman -- an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asaph,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ethan</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵיתָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ê·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_387.htm">Strong's 387: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ethan -- 'permanence', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were to sound</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַשְׁמִֽיעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·haš·mî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the bronze</span><br /><span class="heb">נְחֹ֖שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cymbals;</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּמְצִלְתַּ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(bim·ṣil·ta·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4700.htm">Strong's 4700: </a> </span><span class="str2">Double tinklers, cymbals</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">1 Chronicles 15:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 15:19 So the singers Heman Asaph and Ethan (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 15:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 15:20" /></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>