And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.
And Mattithiah, Elipheleh, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah played harps tuned to the lower octave to lead the music.
The writer is listing specific musicians who played harps in the lower register to lead worship when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the Old Testament, 1 Chronicles 15 describes King David's efforts to properly transport the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem after a previous attempt went wrong, emphasizing the need for careful adherence to God's laws. This chapter details the organization of Levites and musicians to lead a procession of worship, ensuring that the event was conducted with reverence and order. The individuals named, such as Mattithiah and others, were assigned to play harps on the Sheminith, a musical term likely referring to an octave or specific style, to enhance the celebration and underscore the role of music in ancient Israelite worship.
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