of the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asharelah, the sons of Asaph, under the hand of Asaph, who prophesied after the order of the king.
      IV. The glory and honour of God were principally intended in all this temple-music, whether vocal or instrumental. It was to give thanks, and praise the Lord, that the singers were employed, 1 Chronicles 25:3; 1 Chronicles 25:3. It was in the songs of the Lord that they were instructed (1 Chronicles 25:7; 1 Chronicles 25:7), that is, for songs in the house of the Lord,1 Chronicles 25:6; 1 Chronicles 25:6. This agrees with the intention of the perpetuating of psalmody in the gospel-church, which is to make melody with the heart, in conjunction with the voice, unto the Lord,Ephesians 5:19.