1 Chronicles 25
World English Bible
WEB1Moreover, David and the captains of the army set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with harps, with stringed instruments, and with cymbals. The number of those who did the work according to their service was: 2of the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asharelah. The sons of Asaph were under the hand of Asaph, who prophesied at the order of the king. 3Of Jeduthun, the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied in giving thanks and praising Yahweh with the harp. 4Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. 5All these were the sons of Heman the king’s seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. 6All these were under the hands of their father for song in Yahweh’s house, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and harps, for the service of God’s house: Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman being under the order of the king. 7The number of them, with their brothers who were instructed in singing to Yahweh, even all who were skillful, was two hundred eighty-eight. 8They cast lots for their offices, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the student. 9Now the first lot came out for Asaph to Joseph; the second to Gedaliah, he and his brothers and sons were twelve; 10the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 11the fourth to Izri, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 12the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 14the seventh to Jesharelah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 15the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 16the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 17the tenth to Shimei, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 18the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 19the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 20for the thirteenth, Shubael, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 21for the fourteenth, Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 22for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 23for the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 24for the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 25for the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 26for the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 27for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 28for the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 29for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 30for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, twelve; 31for the twenty-fourth to Romamti-Ezer, his sons and his brothers, twelve.
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Overview
1 Chronicles Chapter 25 focuses on the organization of the musicians and singers who were to serve in the temple worship under King David. This chapter highlights the importance of music in the worship of God, as it was a vital part of the temple service. David, along with the commanders of the army, appointed the sons of #Asaph, #Heman, and #Jeduthun to lead the worship through music. These men were chosen for their skill and ability to prophesy with musical instruments, emphasizing that worship is not only a duty but also a gift that requires talent and dedication. The chapter lists the names of the musicians and their divisions, showing the structured approach David took to ensure that worship was conducted in an orderly and reverent manner before the Lord.
The chapter also notes that the musicians were to serve in rotation, which reflects the communal aspect of worship and the need for all to participate in glorifying God. This organization of worship leaders illustrates the significance of music in expressing faith and devotion, as well as the communal responsibility of the people of Israel to honor God through their talents. The emphasis on the roles of these musicians serves as a reminder for us today to use our gifts in service to God and the church, fostering a spirit of worship that is both heartfelt and skillful.
Referenced by
- Nehemiah 12:46v1Nehemiah 12:46 refers to the days of David and Asaph, who were responsible for the music in the house of God, as also detailed in 1 Chronicles 25:1 where David and the commanders set apart musicians for the service of the temple.
Topics in this chapter
- Worship
- Music in the Bible
- Service
- Order
- Praise
- Prophecy
- David
- Temple Worship
- Asaph
- Excellence
- Heman
- Jeduthun
- Levitical Musicians
- Music in Worship
- Spiritual Gifts
- Structure of the Bible
- Biblical Art
- Body of Christ
- Church Choirs
- City of David
- Collaboration
- Community
- Completeness
- David's Kingdom
- Davidic Worship
- Dedication
- Discipline
- Divine Communication
- Divine Order
- Division
- Glorifying God
- Intentionality
- Intergenerational Relationships in the Bible
- Jerusalem
- King
- King of Israel
- Leadership
- Levitical Music
- Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Musician
- Obedience
- Order in Worship
- Prophet
- Restoration
- Roles in the Church
- Song of Solomon
- Spiritual Gifts
- Spiritual Ministry
- Stewardship
- Temple
- Temple Service
- The Twelve Disciples
- Unity
- Wisdom
- Worship Music
Related chapters
- 1 Chronicles 24Order in WorshipRoles in the ChurchStructure of the Bible
- 1 Chronicles 23Roles in the ChurchDavid's KingdomTemple Service
- 2 Chronicles 29Church ChoirsTemple ServiceMusic in the Bible
- 1 Chronicles 15Song of SolomonMusic in WorshipAsaph
- Ephesians 5Music in the BibleWorship Music
- Nehemiah 12Music in WorshipTemple ServiceOrder
- 1 Chronicles 6City of DavidMusic in the BibleWorship Music
- Numbers 3Roles in the ChurchStructure of the BibleExcellence
- 1 Corinthians 14Order in WorshipSpiritual GiftsOrder
- 1 Corinthians 12Spiritual GiftsBody of ChristMinistry
- 1 Chronicles 27CollaborationDavid's KingdomSpiritual Gifts
- Psalms 150Music in WorshipTemple WorshipMusic in the Bible
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