David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint some of their relatives as musicians; they were to play various instruments, including stringed instruments and cymbals, and to sing loudly and joyfully.
TSK
TSK · 1 Chronicles 25:6
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge references in NET.
Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was in charge of transport, for he was well-informed on this matter;
David Organizes the Musicians David and the army officers selected some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy as they played stringed instruments and cymbals. The following men were assigned this responsibility:
Then she saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters stood beside the king and all the people of the land were celebrating and blowing trumpets, and the musicians with various instruments were leading the celebration. Athaliah tore her clothes and yelled,“Treason! Treason!”
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the praise leader who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his colleagues; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanks to God.
speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,