KJV ORIGINAL
So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the singers Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were chosen to play bronze cymbals
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how specific musicians were selected to play cymbals as part of worship music for bringing the ark of God to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during King David's preparation to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. David organized a grand procession with specific Levites assigned to different musical roles. Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were prominent worship leaders who established musical traditions that lasted for generations in Israel's temple worship.
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