All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.
      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.