Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

David not only had Solomon installed as king before he died in 1 Chronicles 23 he also established the service of the Levitical families. They had all the needed functions of the Tabernacle covered. Some were musicians, gatekeepers, in charge of all the different kinds of festivals, and sacrifices. These families would continue these duties after the Temple is built by Solomon.

The book of 1st Chronicles is very interesting in the way it tells the same stories as other books. One example in chapter twenty-four is the way Aaron’s oldest two sons died. No specifics are given, but we know from Exodus that their deaths were in response to disobedience. We are given the genealogical divisions for work in the Tabernacle and eventually the Temple.

Of course, David would appoint some of the Levites as musicians. The prophets mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25 are most likely what we know as Cantors. They would chant or sing the words of the Psalms during worship. The accompaniment by the lyres, harps, and cymbals is also assigned by the King. Two-hundred and eighty-eight men from the line of Levi are selected for their positions by Jehovah.

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