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The men did the work faithfully. Their overseers were Jahath and Obadiah the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to give direction; and others of the Levites, who were all skillful with musical instruments.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 12. Of music is expressed in Hebrew and Septuagint Bible.—These Levites were chosen, because they were not so constantly employed in the temple, ( Calmet.) and they were not hired barely to inspect the works, and hence the expense was diminished.
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