David Organizes the Levites – 1 Chronicles 23
- When David is old, he makes Solomon king. He assembles all the priests and Levites, and numbers the Levites at 38,000 men. He determines that 24,000 will work in the house of the Lord, 6,000 will be officers and judges, 4,000 will be gatekeepers, and 4,000 will offer praise with instruments.
- The sons of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari are described, and the duties of the Levites (as before) are given.
David Organizes the Priests – 1 Chronicles 24
- David organizes all the priests (the sons of Aaron). Twenty-four are appointed to duty in the house of the Lord by lot.
- The rest of the sons of Levi are described.
David Organizes the Musicians – 1 Chronicles 25
- David and the chiefs of the service set apart Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. They and their families are trained in making music before the Lord.
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