Teks -- 1 Chronicles 15:22 (NET)

15:22 Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was in charge of transport, for he was well-informed on this matter;

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per frasa)

Wesley: 1Ch 15:22 - For song

He was the moderator of the musick, instructing them when and how to lift up their voices, or change their notes, or make their stops.

JFB: 1Ch 15:16-24 - David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint . . . the singers with instruments

These eminent Levites were instructed to train the musicians and singers who were under them, for the solemn procession. The performers were ranged in three choirs or bands, and the names of the principal leaders are given (1Ch 15:17-18, 1Ch 15:21), with the instruments respectively used by each. "Ben" (1Ch 15:18) is omitted (1Ch 15:20). Either it was used merely as a common noun, to intimate that Zechariah was the son of Jaaziel or Aziel, or Ben is the same as Azaziah [1Ch 15:21].

JFB: 1Ch 15:22 - Chenaniah, chief of the Levites

He was not of the six heads of the Levitical families, but a chief in consequence of his office, which required learning, without regard to birth or family.

JFB: 1Ch 15:22 - instructed about the song

He directed all these bands as to the proper time when each was to strike in or change their notes; or, as some render the passage, "He led the burdens, for he was skilled," that is, in the custom which it was necessary to observe in the carriage of the holy things [BERTHEAU].

Clarke: 1Ch 15:22 - Chenaniah - he instructed about the song

Chenaniah - he instructed about the song - This appears to have been the master singer; he gave the key and the time, for he presided במשא bemassa , in the elevation, probably meaning what is called pitching the tune, for he was skillful in music, and powerful in his voice, and well qualified to lead the band: be might have been precentor.

TSK: 1Ch 15:22 - for // song // he instructed

for : etc. or, for the carriage, he instructed about the carriage

song : Heb. lifting up, 1Ch 15:16, 1Ch 15:27

he instructed : 1Ch 25:7, 1Ch 25:8

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)

Poole: 1Ch 15:22 - Was for song

Was for song Heb. was for lifting up ; either,

1. Of the ark; he was for carriage of the ark, being appointed to instruct or direct the time and manner of carrying the ark, and when they should make a stand or a change in the bearers. Or rather,

2. Of the voice; he was the moderator of the music, instructing them when and how to lift up their voices, or change their notes, or make their stops, which best agrees with the following reason, because he was skillful; for this required far more skill than the carriage of the ark, which any man of common discretion could easily govern; and with 1Ch 15:27 , where this same Chenaniah is joined with the singers .

Haydock: 1Ch 15:22 - The prophecy

The prophecy. Singing praises to God is here called prophecy: the more, because these singers were often inspired men. (Challoner) ---

Hebrew Massa signifies a song, (Haydock) elevation, (Calmet) burden. (Syriac) So the Vulgate has onus Moab, &c., the burden or dreadful prediction against Moab. (Calmet) ---

Prophecy often denotes no more than a melodious canticle, 1 Kings x. 10. (Haydock) ---

Chonenias directed all this music. Septuagint simply style him "prince of the Levites, prince of the musicians" (Calmet) or Greek: archon ton odon (who gave out the songs) "because he was intelligent." (Haydock)

Gill: 1Ch 15:22 - And Chenaniah chief of the Levites was for song // for the burden // he instructed about the song // because he was skilful

And Chenaniah chief of the Levites was for song,.... But the chief for the song were Heman, Asaph, and Ethan; rather

for the burden, as the Targum; for the lifting up and bearing the ark:

he instructed about the song; or about the taking up and bearing the burden, the ark; directing when to take it up, and how far to go with it, and then rest:

because he was skilful; a wise and prudent man in all things, and so proper to direct in this business.