The number of them, with their brothers who were instructed in singing to Yahweh, even all who were skillful, was two hundred eighty-eight.
      V. The order of the king is likewise taken notice of, 1 Chronicles 25:2; 1 Chronicles 25:2 and again 1 Chronicles 25:6; 1 Chronicles 25:6. In those matters indeed David acted as a prophet; but his taking care for the due and regular observance of divine institutions, both ancient and modern, is an example to all in authority to use their power for the promoting of religion, and the enforcing of the laws of Christ. Let them thus be ministers of God for good.