1 Chronicles 25:16
16 The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 25:16
New International Version
16 the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and relatives, 12
English Standard Version
16 the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The Message
16 ninth, Mattaniah and his twelve sons and brothers;
New King James Version
16 the ninth for Mattaniah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
New Living Translation
16 The ninth lot fell to Mattaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
The King James Version is in the public domain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 25:16
Chapter Contents
The singers and musicians.
David put those in order who were appointed to be singers and musicians in the temple. To prophesy, in this place, means praising God with great earnestness and devout affections, under the influences of the Holy Spirit. In raising these affections, poetry and music were employed. If the Spirit of God do not put life and fervour into our devotions, they will, however ordered, be a lifeless, worthless form.