The cymbal-players.
Were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass. — Rather, with cymbals of bronze for clashing. Furnished with these instruments, the three chiefs were to lead and accentuate the music.
1 Chronicles 15:19-25 give the order of the procession thus: —
I. The three master-singers, and two bands of seven each (1 Chronicles 15:19-21).
II. Chenaniah, marshal of the bearers.
III. Two warders of the Ark.
IV. Seven priests, with trumpets.