Also.And.

They. — The Levitical musicians-

Were over the bearers of burdens. — They probably cheered their labours with song and music; as was the practice in ancient Egypt.

And were overseers.Leaders, conductors; see Note on 2 Chronicles 34:12. Notice the honourable position here assigned to the musical guilds of Levites.

And of the Levites... porters. — In connection, that is, with the work of restoration. But comp. 1 Chronicles 23:4. The writer may only intend to say that there were Levitical guilds of “scribes, officers, and porters,” as well as of musicians.

Scribes.1 Chronicles 2:55.

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