1 Chronicles 15:22

1 Chronicles 15:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.
• New International Version (NIV)Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Chenaniah, leader of the Levites in music, should direct the music, for he understood it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Chenaniah, leader of the Levites, was instructor in charge of the music, because he was skillful;

Context of 1 Chronicles 15:22

20Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were chosen to play the harps. 21Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were chosen to play the lyres. Kenaniah, the head Levite, was chosen as the choir leader because of his skill. 23Berekiah and Elkanah were chosen to guard the Ark. 24Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—all of whom were priests—were chosen to blow the trumpets as they marched in front of the Ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were chosen to guard the Ark.

1 Chronicles 15:22 word by word

וּכְנַנְיָ֥הוּ שַֽׂר־הַלְוִיִּ֖ם בְּמַשָּׂ֑א יָסֹר֙ בַּמַּשָּׂ֔א כִּ֥י מֵבִ֖ין הֽוּא׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Chenaniahכְּנַנְיָ֫הוּkenanyâh kenanyâhû · ChenaniahH3663
• chiefשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• of the Levitesלֵוִיlêvîyîy lêvîy · LeviH3881
• for songמַשָּׂאmaώώâ' · burdenH4853
• he instructedיָסַרyâsar · to disciplineH3256
• skilfulבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995

Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 15:22

• 1 Chronicles 15:16David also ordered the Levite leaders to appoint a choir of Levites who were singers and musicians to sing joyful songs to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals.
• 1 Chronicles 25:7They and their families were all trained in making music before the Lord, and each of them—288 in all—was an accomplished musician.

Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 15:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22Chenaniah - he instructed about the song - This appears to have been the master singer; he gave the key and the time, for he presided במשא bemassa, in the elevation, probably meaning what is called pitching the tune, for he was skillful in music, and powerful in his voice, and well qualified to lead the band: be might have been precentor.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22For song - See the margin. Hebraists are still at variance as to the meaning of this passage, some supposing elevation or, delivery of the voice, others elevation of the ark, to be intended.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-22The second list of Levitical musicians highlighted their musical skills instead of their rank.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-2416-24. David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint ... the singers with instruments--These eminent Levites were instructed to train the musicians and singers who were under them, for the solemn procession. The performers were ranged in three choirs or bands, and the names of the principal leaders are given (1Ch 15:17, 18, 21), with the instruments respectively used by each. "Ben" (1Ch 15:18) is omitted (1Ch 15:20). Either it was used merely as a…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Chronicles 15:22

• Chenaniah
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In the dictionaries

• Chenaiah
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary