1 Chronicles 15:23

²²Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled. ²³Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.²⁴Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.

Summary

In this verse, we see the importance of skilled musicians in the worship of God. The Levites were appointed to play various musical instruments such as cymbals, harps, and lyres with precision and skill. Their music was not merely for entertainment but played a significant role in the worship ceremonies, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere and glorifying God. This verse highlights the value of using our talents and abilities to honor and praise the Lord in a way that is pleasing and acceptable to Him.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And Berechiah, and Elkanah, were doorkeepers for the ark,.... Either while it was at Kirjathjearim, and at Obededom's house; or rather after it was put in the tabernacle David had prepared for it; though it may be best of all to understand it, that those, as it was carrying, went before it, to keep the people from pressing to it, and gazing on it. And Berechiah, and Elkanah, were doorkeepers for the ark,.... Either while it was at Kirjathjearim, and at Obededom's house; or rather after it was put in the tabernacle David had prepared for it; though it may be best of all to understand it, that those, as it was carrying, went before it, to keep the people from pressing to it, and gazing on it. 1 Chronicles 15:24 ch1 15:24 ch1 15:24 ch1 15:24And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God,.... With the silver trumpets; one use of which was to blow with when the camps and ark of the Lord moved, Num 10:5. and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark; they went behind it, as the others before it, for the same purpose, as it was bringing up.