Tyndale Open Study Notes1 Chronicles 25

The musicians from King David's time are listed by their families: Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun.

• Asaph: See 1 Chronicles 6:39–40; 15:17–19; 16:5; 2 Chronicles 29:30; Ezra 2:40–41; Psalms 50; 73–28.

• Heman: See 1 Chronicles 6:33–38; Psalm 88.

• Jeduthun: See 1 Chronicles 16:41–42; 2 Chronicles 5:12; 35:15; Psalms 39, 62, 77.

Asaph and Jeduthun proclaimed God's messages, meaning they were prophets and musicians.

Like the priests, the families of musicians were chosen by sacred lots to ensure fairness (see 1 Chronicles 24:5, 31).