1 Chronicles 25
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 25 of 29
Chapter Summary
The number and offices of the singers. Their division by lot into twenty-four orders.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
The king who, with the army commanders, sets apart the musicians for temple service
Chief musician whose sons prophesy with instruments at the hands of the king
The king's seer in the words of God, given fourteen sons and three daughters
Musician father whose sons prophesy with the lyre to give thanks and praise Jehovah
Timeline
David and the army commanders separate the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to serve as prophets with harps, lyres, and cymbals, totaling 288 skilled musicians.
1 Chronicles 25:1-7The musicians cast lots for their duties, small and great alike, creating twenty-four divisions of twelve men each.
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