E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 25:8
cast lots. See notes on the Urim and Thummim (Exodus 28:30 . Numbers 26:55 ). ward = charge. A word belonging to usage of Pentateuch. Compare 1 Chronicles 23:32 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 25:9
came forth: i.e. out of the ephod, the bag behind the high priest's breastplate; the lap, or bag of Proverbs 16:33 . Compare Joshua 21:4 , and see note on Exodus 28:30 . Numbers 26:55 . to Joseph. Not the eldest son. his brethren. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Genus), App-6 , for relatives. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 25:9
"Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah; he and his brethren and sons were twelve: the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brethren, twelve: the fourth to Izri, his sons and his brethren, twelve: the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: the seventh to Jesharelah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve: the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Chronicles 25:8
1 Chronicles 25:8. They cast lots ward against ward— They cast lots, according to each of their classes. Houbigant. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 25:8
8. they cast lots, ward against ward—"Ward" is an old English word for "division" or "company." The lot was cast to determine the precedence of the classes or divisions over which the musical leaders presided; and, in order to secure an impartial arrangement of their order, the master and his assistants, the teacher and his scholars, in each class or company took part in this solemn casting of lots. In the first catalogue given in this chapter the courses are classed according to their... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Particulars respecting the Singers1. Separated to the service] RV ’separated for the service certain of the sons,’ etc. Jeduthun] as in 1 Chronicles 16:41, this name takes the place of ’Ethan’ in other lists: 1 Chronicles 6:44; 1 Chronicles 15:17. Prophesy] see on 1 Chronicles 25:5. And the number.. was] The sentence is interrupted, and continued in 1 Chronicles 25:7.3. Six] only five names are given, but the LXX adds a sixth, ’Shimei’: cp. 1 Chronicles 25:17.5. The king’s seer] Music and... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 25:8
(8) And they cast lots, ward against ward.—Rather, And they cast lots of charge, that is, for determining the order in which each of the twenty-four guilds, or classes, should take charge of the services. (Comp, the LXX., κλήρους ἐφημερίων, “lots of courses;” and see Luke 1:6.) Some Hebrew MSS. and the Targum repeat the word “ward” (mishmèreth, “charge”), whence the reading of the Authorised Version. The ancient versions omit the word altogether.As well the small as the great.—Heb., exactly as... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 25:9
(9) Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph.—See 1 Chronicles 25:2, according to which Joseph was the second “son” of Asaph. Although not stated in the text, it must have been true of Joseph as of all the following heads, that “he, and his sons and his brethren were twelve.” The specified total of 288 (1 Chronicles 25:7) requires it.The second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve.—Rather, Gedaliah was the second, he and his brethren and his sons—twelve. The... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Prophetic Music 1 Chronicles 25:3 The singing of Jeduthun and his sons, accompanied as it was by the rich tones of the harp, is described as prophesying. They 'prophesied with a harp'. They made a revelation of Divine truth by music, vocal and instrumental. I. This is a Notable Form of Prophecy. Prophecy may assume many forms; the uttered word, the written word, the symbolic action. But how impressive this particular form, communicating spiritual truth by song and harp! It is Spiritual. The... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Arrangements for the Levites (23:1-26:32)Having appointed Solomon to be his successor, David made further arrangements for the service of the temple. First, he set out a plan to distribute duties among the Levites. A census showed that there were 38,000 Levites eligible for temple service. Of these, 14,000 were official record-keepers, judges, guards, singers and musicians. The remainder were to help in the general service of the temple (23:1-6). Clearly, there were far too many Levites to work... read more