David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun, 1 Chronicles 25:1; but Asaph only is mentioned here, as the most eminent and useful in that work. There were chief of the singers; there were some overseers, whose office it was to see that the singers were fit for and diligent in their work; and therefore they took care of it at this time.
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Nehemiah 12:46
46 For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.