Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:33
And these [are] the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, [who remaining] in the chambers [were] free: for they were employed in [that] work day and night.
33. And these are] This verse may be intended as a colophon to 1Ch 9:15-16, for the names there given are those of singers; cp. Neh 11:17. On the other hand it may have been intended as the heading of such a list as appears in 1Ch 6:33-47 (= 18 32, Heb.), the list itself on second thoughts being omitted.
chief of the fathers of the Levites who remaining in the chambers were free ] R.V. heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, who dwelt in the chambers and were free from other service.
in that work ] R.V. in their work.
day and night ] Cp. Psa 134:1; Rev 4:8.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The singers – No names follow, and it is thought that they have fallen out.
Were free – Free, i. e. from any special duties besides those of supervision, which was so arranged among the overseers that someone exercised it during every part of both day and night.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
These, i.e. others of the Levites; of whose several offices he had spoken before.
Are the singers; or rather, were, which is understood, and all along in the foregoing and following verses, and again in this very verse.
In the chambers; where they waited, that they might be ready to come whensoever they were called to the service of God in the tabernacle.
Were free from all trouble and employment, that they might wholly attend upon the proper work.
Employed in that work; either composing or ordering sacred songs; or actually singing; or teaching others to sing them.
Day and night, i.e. continually, and particularly in the morning and evening, the two times appointed for solemn service and offerings.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites,…. Others of them were employed in singing, and were masters of the song, and presided in that service, see 1Ch 6:31 who remaining
in the chambers were free; from all other work and service; and there they abode, even in the chambers of the temple, that they might be near to perform their work, and not be defiled, and made unfit for it:
for they were employed in that work day and night; some or other of them, either in composing or singing psalms and hymns, or teaching others how to sing them.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(33) Refers to the singers treated of in 1Ch. 9:14-16 : And these (above mentioned) are the minstrels, heads of Levitical families; in the Temple cells (they lived), exempt from all other charge; for day and night they were over them in the work. The Hebrew is, harsh, and perhaps corrupt, but the meaning seems to be clear. It is hardly meant that the service of song in the Temple was uninterrupted (comp. Rev. 4:8), but only that the choristers were under obligation to perpetually recurring service.
They were employed in that work.Rather, They were over them in the work. Theythat is, the leaders for the time beinglived, like the chief warders, in the Temple cells, presiding continually over the guilds of singers.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
(33, 34) A general subscription, or concluding statement, with reference to the preceding account of the Levites (1Ch. 9:14-32).
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
1Ch 9:33. And these are the singers, &c. And these were the ministers, the chief of the families of the Levites, who dwelt in their chambers, every one in his turn, because they were employed day and night in their work. Houbigant.
REFLECTIONS.1st, The Levites imitated their brethren the priests in their zeal for the work of the Lord. Long had they been destitute of temple, altar, and sacrifice; immediately on their return, therefore, till a temple can be built, a tabernacle is reared, 1Ch 9:19 and the service commences. According to their distribution in the days of David, which he had planned with Samuel the prophet, they were divided into courses, two hundred and twelve by turns succeeding to keep the charge of the tabernacle. Those who were in waiting, had their lodging round about the house of God, that they might be at hand for their work. Every one had his several duty; and some, discharged from all other employments, were, at stated hours, by turns, engaged day and night in singing God’s praises. Note; (1.) Order in the house of God conduces greatly to the profitableness of the service. (2.) They who begin with God, may hope to prosper in their undertakings. (3.) Residence, labour, and zeal, are indispensably required from every minister of God.
2nd, The verses from 1Ch 9:35-44, are a repetition of chap. 1Ch 8:29-38 to introduce the history of Saul in the following chapter.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
1Ch 9:33 And these [are] the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, [who remaining] in the chambers [were] free: for they were employed in [that] work day and night.
Ver. 33. Were free, ] i.e., Freed from all other employments.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
these are the singers. Referring to verses: 1Ch 9:14-16, and Neh 11:22.
free = exempt from duty.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
1Ch 9:33-34
1Ch 9:33-34
“And these are the singers, heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites who dwelt in the chambers and were free from other service; for they were employed in their work day and night. These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men; these dwelt in Jerusalem.”
E.M. Zerr:
1Ch 9:33-34. The singers were free from other duties because their services kept them in the temple day and night.
Fuente: Old and New Testaments Restoration Commentary
the singers: 1Ch 6:31-33, 1Ch 15:16-22, 1Ch 16:4-6, 1Ch 25:1-31, Ezr 7:24
were free: Neh 11:17, Neh 11:22, Neh 11:23
they: etc. Heb. upon them
employed: A number of Levites were employed by rotation in singing the praises of Jehovah; and they seem to have continued the service day and night. See the references. Psa 134:1, Psa 134:2, Psa 135:1-3
Reciprocal: Num 18:5 – And ye 1Ch 6:32 – and then 1Ch 23:5 – praised 1Ch 23:30 – stand 2Ch 29:25 – And he set Neh 12:8 – the thanksgiving Neh 12:12 – the chief
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1Ch 9:33. And these Others of the Levites; of whose several offices he had spoken before. Are Or rather, were; which is understood all along in the foregoing and following verses. Remaining in the chambers That they might be ready to come whensoever they were called to the service of God in the tabernacle. Were free From all trouble and employment, that they might wholly attend upon their proper work; which was either composing or ordering sacred songs, or actually singing, or teaching others to sing them. Day and night Continually, and particularly in the morning and evening, the two times appointed for solemn service. Thus was God continually praised, as it is fit he should be, who is continually doing us good.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
9:33 And these [are] the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, [who remaining] in the chambers {i} [were] free: for they were employed in [that] work day and night.
(i) But were continually occupied in singing praises to God.