Holy Scripture

1 Chronicles 16:41

A church father on this verse
“We know two psalms with the title "For Idithun," the sixty-first and the thirty-eighth. We think that the composition of the work is owed to David; that was given to Idithun for his use that he might correct the passions of his soul and also as a choral song to be sung in the presence of the people. Through it, also,…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 21:1 (PS 61)

Source: Septuagint

Original

41And with him were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest chosen out by name to praise the Lord, for his mercy endures forever.

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In context

39And they appointed Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place in Gibeon,

40to offer up whole burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of whole burnt offerings continually morning and evening, and according to all things written in the law of the Lord, which he commanded the children of Israel by Moses the servant of God.

— 1 Chronicles 16:41 —

42And with them there were trumpets and cymbals to sound aloud, and musical instruments for the songs of God: and the sons of Jeduthun were at the gate.

43And all the people went every one to his home: and David returned to bless his house.

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