Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:
Ver. 1. The captains of the host.] Of the holy host, the Levites, called princes of the sanctuary, 1Ch 24:6 mighty men of valour. 1Ch 12:26-28 Some will have all the princes meant, both civil and ecclesiastical, by whose advice David would do all.
And of Jeduthun.] Called also Ethan.
Who should prophesy.] Sing holy songs with a holy zeal, fervour, and motions of the body, like to those of the prophets.
And the number of the workmen.] Heb., Men of work; that is, active artisans.