Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the LORD, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the ministry at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the supervision of the king. New Living Translation All these men were under the direction of their fathers as they made music at the house of the LORD. Their responsibilities included the playing of cymbals, harps, and lyres at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman reported directly to the king. English Standard Version They were all under the direction of their father in the music in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the order of the king. Berean Standard Bible All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. Berean Literal Bible All these were under the hand of their father in the song of the house of YHWH, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Under the hand of the king were Asaph, and Jeduthun, and Heman. King James Bible All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. New King James Version All these were under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and harps, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the authority of the king. New American Standard Bible All of these were under the direction of their father to sing in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. NASB 1995 All these were under the direction of their father to sing in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, harps and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the direction of the king. NASB 1977 All these were under the direction of their father to sing in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, harps and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the direction of the king. Legacy Standard Bible All these were under the direction of their father to sing in the house of Yahweh, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. Amplified Bible All these were under the direction of their father to sing in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the order and direction of the king. Berean Annotated Bible All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD {YHWH} with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God {Elohim}. Asaph (gatherer), Jeduthun (praising), and Heman (faithful) were under the direction of the king. Christian Standard Bible All these men were under their own fathers’ authority for the music in the LORD’s temple, with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of God’s temple. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the king’s authority. Holman Christian Standard Bible All these men were under their own fathers’ authority for the music in the LORD’s temple, with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of God’s temple. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the king’s authority. American Standard Version All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of Jehovah, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God; Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman being under the order of the king. Contemporary English Version His sons were under his direction and played cymbals, harps, and other stringed instruments during times of worship at the temple. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman took their orders directly from the king. English Revised Version All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God; Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman being under the order of the king. GOD'S WORD® Translation All these [Levites] sang at the LORD's temple under the direction of their fathers Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. They played cymbals, lyres, and harps for worship in God's temple under the direction of the king. Good News Translation All of his sons played cymbals and harps under their father's direction, to accompany the Temple worship. And Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under orders from the king. International Standard Version They were all under their father's supervision regarding music in the Temple of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the Temple of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under command of the king. NET Bible All of these were under the supervision of their fathers; they were musicians in the LORD's temple, playing cymbals and stringed instruments as they served in God's temple. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the supervision of the king. New Heart English Bible All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and harps, for the service of God's house; Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman being under the order of the king. Webster's Bible Translation All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. World English Bible All 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll these [are] by the side of their father in the song of the house of YHWH, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God; by the side of the king [are] Asaph, and Jeduthun, and Heman. Berean Literal Bible All these were under the hand of their father in the song of the house of YHWH, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Under the hand of the king were Asaph, and Jeduthun, and Heman. Young's Literal Translation All these are by the side of their father in the song of the house of Jehovah, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God; by the side of the king are Asaph, and Jeduthun, and Heman. Smith's Literal Translation All these upon the hands of their father in the song of the house of Jehovah, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the service of the house of God, upon the hands of the king, Asaph and Jeduthun and Heman. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll these under their father's hand were distributed to sing in the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, and psalteries and harps, for the service of the house of the Lord near the king: to wit, Asaph, and Idithun, and Heman. Catholic Public Domain Version All these, under their father’s hand, were distributed in order to sing in the temple of the Lord, with cymbals and psalteries and harps, in the ministry of the house of the Lord beside the king, specifically, Asaph, and Jeduthun, and Heman. New American Bible All these, whether of Asaph, Jeduthun, or Heman, were under their fathers’ direction in the singing in the house of the LORD to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps and lyres, serving in the house of God, under the guidance of the king. New Revised Standard Version They were all under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the order of the king. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeruthun, and Heman. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All these were under the hands of their fathers for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the direction of the king--Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. Brenton Septuagint Translation All these sang hymns with their father in the house of God, with cymbals, and lutes, and harps, for the service of the house of God, near the king, and Asaph, and Idithun, and Aeman. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians…5All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. 6All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. 7Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.… Cross References All these were under the direction of their fathers Proverbs 1:8-9 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. / For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Psalm 78:3-7 that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. / We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed. / For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, … for the music of the house of the LORD 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 2 Chronicles 23:18 Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. with cymbals, harps, and lyres, Psalm 150:3-5 Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. 2 Samuel 6:5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals. 1 Chronicles 15:28 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. for the service of the house of God. 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. … Ezra 6:18 They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. 2 Chronicles 31:16-19 In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. / The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters of the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy. … Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman 2 Chronicles 35:15 The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them. 1 Chronicles 16:41-42 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. 2 Chronicles 29:30 Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped. were under the direction of the king. 2 Chronicles 29:25-27 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. Treasury of Scripture All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. the king's seer 1 Chronicles 21:9 And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying, 1 Samuel 9:9 (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.) words. God gave 1 Chronicles 28:5 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. Genesis 33:5 And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Jump to Previous Asaph Brass Cymbals Direction Fathers Hands Harps Heman House Instruments Jeduthun Jedu'thun King's Lyres Music Order Psalteries Service Sing Song Stringed SupervisionJump to Next Asaph Brass Cymbals Direction Fathers Hands Harps Heman House Instruments Jeduthun Jedu'thun King's Lyres Music Order Psalteries Service Sing Song Stringed Supervision1 Chronicles 25 1. The number and offices of the singers8. Their division by lot into twenty-four orders All these were under the direction of their fathers This phrase highlights the importance of family lineage and mentorship in the Levitical musical tradition. The Levites were set apart for the service of the temple, and their roles were often passed down through generations. This reflects the biblical principle of honoring one's parents and the transmission of faith and skills from one generation to the next, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaphA prominent Levite musician and seer, appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple. Asaph's descendants continued his legacy in temple music. 2. Jeduthun Another key figure in temple music, Jeduthun was a Levite and a leader of one of the three families of temple musicians. His family was known for their prophetic music ministry. 3. Heman A Levite musician and seer, Heman was known for his wisdom and musical talent. He was one of the main leaders of temple worship alongside Asaph and Jeduthun. 4. King David The king of Israel who organized the temple worship and appointed the Levites to their roles. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the musical worship in the temple. 5. House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, where the Levites performed their musical duties. Teaching Points The Role of Music in WorshipMusic is a vital component of worship, serving to glorify God and edify the congregation. The organization of temple musicians underlines the importance of music in spiritual life. Leadership and Direction in Worship The direction by the fathers and the king signifies the need for leadership and order in worship. Effective worship requires guidance and structure. Generational Legacy in Ministry Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman's roles highlight the importance of passing down spiritual gifts and responsibilities through generations. Unity in Worship The collaboration of different families and leaders in temple music illustrates the unity required in worship, bringing together diverse talents for a common purpose. Prophetic Nature of Worship The mention of prophetic music suggests that worship can be a means through which God communicates with His people, offering insight and encouragement. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 25:6?2. How does 1 Chronicles 25:6 emphasize the importance of musical worship in church? 3. What role did David play in organizing temple musicians according to 1 Chronicles 25:6? 4. How can we apply the dedication of temple musicians to modern worship teams? 5. How does 1 Chronicles 25:6 connect with Psalm 150's call to praise God musically? 6. What lessons on leadership and service can we learn from 1 Chronicles 25:6? 7. What is the significance of musical service in 1 Chronicles 25:6 for worship today? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 25:6 reflect the organization of temple worship? 9. Why were musical instruments important in 1 Chronicles 25:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25? 11. In 1 Chronicles 25:6–7, does any historical record confirm 288 skilled singers and musicians existed under David? 12. Why do 1 Chronicles 25's genealogical details sometimes conflict with other biblical passages without additional historical confirmation? 13. How do we reconcile 1 Chronicles 25's detailed temple music organization with the lack of corroborating external sources? 14. In 1 Chronicles 25:5, is there any verifiable record for Heman’s unusually large family, or is it symbolic? What Does 1 Chronicles 25:6 Mean All these were under the direction of their fathers“Fathers” here refers to the senior musicians listed in verses 1–5. Their leadership shows: • Generational discipleship—skill and devotion are intentionally passed down (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Proverbs 22:6). • Order in ministry—each singer and instrumentalist knows exactly whom to follow (1 Chronicles 23:3-5). • Family worship culture—whole households are engaged, echoing the pattern of Obed-Edom’s sons in temple service (1 Chronicles 26:4-8). God values music that grows out of faithful homes. For the music of the house of the LORD The phrase ties these musicians directly to corporate worship at the sanctuary, not to entertainment or private performance. Compare: • 1 Chronicles 16:4-6, where David commissions singers “to give thanks to the LORD.” • Psalm 92:1-3, which links instruments to morning and evening praise. • 2 Chronicles 29:25-28, where Hezekiah revives temple music and revival follows. Music is part of covenant worship, enhancing the people’s awareness of God’s presence. With cymbals, harps, and lyres Specific instruments matter because God prescribes—not merely permits—their use (1 Chronicles 15:16). • Cymbals: bright, declarative praise (Psalm 150:5). • Harps and lyres: melodic accompaniment that carries psalms and prophecy (2 Samuel 6:5; Revelation 5:8). The variety teaches that every suitable creative gift can glorify God when obediently employed. For the service of the house of God Service (Hebrew idea of priestly ministry) shows music is ministry, not performance. See: • Psalm 84:10, “Better is one day in Your courts…”—the servant’s heart. • Romans 12:1, presenting bodies as living sacrifices—music included. • 1 Peter 4:10-11, each gift used “as faithful stewards” for God’s glory. The musicians’ task is as sacred as the priests’ offerings; both point to the coming perfect worship accomplished by Christ (Hebrews 9:6-12). Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king David himself sets the pattern (1 Chronicles 25:1); later kings follow (2 Chronicles 35:15). • Spiritual authority—worship aligns with God-given leadership (2 Chronicles 29:30). • Unity—prophets, priests, and king act together (2 Chronicles 20:14-22). • Accountability—musicians answer to earthly oversight while ultimately serving the heavenly King (Colossians 3:23-24). Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman each author psalms, showing that submission to authority does not stifle creativity but channels it. summary 1 Chronicles 25:6 reveals God’s blueprint for worship: family-rooted musicians trained by fathers, organized for temple service, using divinely appointed instruments, rendering ministry—not show—to the Lord, all under righteous authority. The verse underscores that orderly, God-centered music is an essential, holy component of congregational life, designed to magnify the Lord and edify His people. (6) All these were under the hands of their father . . . and harps.--Rather, All these were under the direction of their conductor in the music in the house of Jehovah, with cymbals, harps, and lutes, (See Notes on 1Chronicles 25:2-3.)According to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.--Rather, under the directions of the king (and), Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun. The meaning is that the arrangement of the duties of the minstrels was accomplished by David with the assistance of the three chief musicians, just as, in the classification of the priests, the king had been helped by the chief priests Zadok and Ahimelech (1Chronicles 24:3). All these.--That is, the twenty-four leading minstrels, enumerated in 1Chronicles 25:2-4. Each performed under the supervision of his own "father," i.e., director. Verse 6. - This verse needs nothing except exact translation to make its meaning clear and consistent, All these (i.e. the names of vers. 2-4) were under the directions of their father, in the song of the house of the Lord, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, under the directions of the king, Asaph, and Jeduthun and Heman.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these [were] אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those under עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the direction יְדֵי֩ (yə·ḏê) Noun - fdc Strong's 3027: A hand of their fathers אֲבִיהֶ֨ם (’ă·ḇî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father for the music בַּשִּׁ֜יר (baš·šîr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7892: A song, singing of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel with cymbals, בִּמְצִלְתַּ֙יִם֙ (bim·ṣil·ta·yim) Preposition-b | Noun - cd Strong's 4700: Double tinklers, cymbals harps, נְבָלִ֣ים (nə·ḇā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre and lyres, וְכִנֹּר֔וֹת (wə·ḵin·nō·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3658: A harp for the service לַעֲבֹדַ֖ת (la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God. הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Asaph, אָסָ֥ף (’ā·sāp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 623: Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites Jeduthun, וִידוּת֖וּן (wî·ḏū·ṯūn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3038: Jeduthun and Heman וְהֵימָֽן׃ (wə·hê·mān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1968: Heman -- an Israelite name were under עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the direction יְדֵ֣י (yə·ḏê) Noun - fdc Strong's 3027: A hand of the king. הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Links 1 Chronicles 25:6 NIV1 Chronicles 25:6 NLT 1 Chronicles 25:6 ESV 1 Chronicles 25:6 NASB 1 Chronicles 25:6 KJV 1 Chronicles 25:6 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 25:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 25:6 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 25:6 French Bible 1 Chronicles 25:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 25:6 All these were under the hands (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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