Day 1 · Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
1 Chronicles 25:1–15
1Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: 2From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. 3From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. 4From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. 5All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. 6All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. 7Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288. 8They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. 9The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 10the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 11the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 12the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 14the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 15the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
According to verse 8, how were worship duties assigned among the musicians, regardless of their age or experience?
Apply
How can you use your gifts to serve others in worship or ministry this week, regardless of your skill level or experience?
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