Why does this genealogy include a list of the musicians? (1 Chronicles 6:31) The Temple Musicians 31 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the Lord after the ark came to rest there. 32 They ministered with music before the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, until Solomon built the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. They performed their duties according to the regulations laid down for them. 33 Here are the men who served, together with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman, the musician, ... the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, ...
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