7 So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the Lord, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.
7 Along with their relatives-all of them trained and skilled in music for the Lord-they numbered 288.
7 The number of them along with their brothers, who were trained in singing to the Lord, all who were skillful, was .
7 They were well-trained in the sacred music, all of them masters. There were 288 of them.
7 So the number of them, with their brethren who were instructed in the songs of the Lord, all who were skillful, was two hundred and eighty-eight.
7 They and their families were all trained in making music before the Lord, and each of them-288Â in all-was an accomplished musician.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:7
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The singers and musicians.
David put those in order who were appointed to be singers and musicians in the temple. To prophesy, in this place, means praising God with great earnestness and devout affections, under the influences of the Holy Spirit. In raising these affections, poetry and music were employed. If the Spirit of God do not put life and fervour into our devotions, they will, however ordered, be a lifeless, worthless form.