1 Chronicles 15:22

²² Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it.

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Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 15:22

King James Version

²² And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.

English Standard Version

²² Chenaniah, leader of the Levites in music, should direct the music, for he understood it.

The Message

²² Kenaniah, the Levite in charge of music, a very gifted musician, was music director.

New King James Version

²² Chenaniah, leader of the Levites, was instructor in charge of the music, because he was skillful;

New Living Translation

²² Kenaniah, the head Levite, was chosen as the choir leader because of his skill.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:22

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 15:1-24

(Read 1 Chronicles 15:1-24)

Wise and good men may be guilty of oversights, which they will correct, as soon as they are aware of them. David does not try to justify what had been done amiss, nor to lay the blame on others; but he owns himself guilty, with others, of not seeking God in due order