And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.
Ver. 10. With trumpets] These were used on all occasions of rejoicing.
With cymbals] Instruments of a shrill sound used also by the heathens at offering of their sacrifices (Aelian.). So, in imitation of the Urim and Thummim, Exodus 28:30, the Egyptian high priest wore about his neck a sapphire stone which was called Aληθεια. Satan Dei Mimus ut et Momus. See before, Ezra 3:7 .
After the ordinance of David] He very much added to the Church music. He likewise anticipated the age of the priests, entering into their service five years earlier than the Mosaical appointment.