1 Chronicles 15:22

The Priests and Levites Carry the Ark

21And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.22Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.

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Berean Standard Bible
Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.
American Standard Version (1901)
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.
Bible in Basic English
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was master of the music: he gave directions about the song, because he was expert.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And Chonenias chief of the Levites, presided over the prophecy, to give out the tunes: for he was very skillful.
Free Bible Version
Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites in singing, was chosen to lead the music because of his ability.
Geneva Bible 1599
But Chenaniah the chiefe of the Leuites had the charge, bearing ye burden in the charge, for he was able to instruct.
King James (Authorized) Version
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.
Translation for Translators
Kenaniah, the leader of the descendants of Levi, directed the singing because he was very skilled at doing that.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Kenaniah, leader of the Levites, was the director of the singing because he was a teacher of music.
Noah Webster Bible
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.
World English Bible
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the singing. He taught the singers, because he was skillful.
Young's Literal Translation
And Chenaniah, head of the Levites, [is] over the burden; he instructeth about the burden, for he [is] intelligent.