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; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;
Asaph was the leader, and working with him were Zechariah, Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, and Obed-Edom. Jeiel played stringed instruments like psalteries and harps, while Asaph played the cymbals.
This verse names the musicians David appointed to lead worship, with Asaph as the head musician playing cymbals and others playing various instruments.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, after he had brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, he organized the Levites to lead worship and praise as a way to honor God. Asaph and the other musicians mentioned were appointed to play specific instruments in this sacred assembly, highlighting the importance of music in Israel's religious practices. This setup reflected David's efforts to centralize and formalize worship in the newly established capital.
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