1 Chronicles 25:7
“So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the LORD, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So the number of them, with their brethren,.... Who each of them had twelve with them, as after reckoned:
that were…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
With their brethren - i. e., “with others of the tribe of Levi.” Each son of Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman, was at the head…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Two hundred fourscore and eight - That it twelve classes of twenty-four Levites each; for two hundred and eighty-eight…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 25:1-7
Observe, I. Singing the praises of God is here called prophesying (Ch1 25:1-3), not that all those who were employed in…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in the songs of the Lord R.V. in singing unto the LORD.
cunning R.V. skilful; as 1Ch 15:22, where the same Heb. word is…