Verse Comparison: 1 Chronicles 15:22
American Standard Version
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.
Amplified® Bible
Chenaniah, leader of the Levites in singing, was put in charge of carrying the ark {and} lifting up song. He instructed about these matters because he was skilled {and} able.
Contemporary English Version
Chenaniah was chosen to be the music director, because he was a skilled musician.
Darby English Version
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites for the music, gave instruction in music, for he was skilful.
Good News Bible
Because of his skill in music Chenaniah was chosen to be in charge of the levitical musicians.
King James Version
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.
New American Standard Bible
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was {in charge of} the singing; he gave instruction in singing because he was skillful.
New International Version
Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it.
New King James Version
Chenaniah, leader of the Levites, was instructor in charge of the music, because he was skillful;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, took charge of the singing; he gave instruction in singing because he had skill.
Revised Standard Version
Chenani'ah, leader of the Levites in music, should direct the music, for he understood it.
Young's Literal Translation
And Chenaniah, head of the Levites, `is' over the burden; he instructeth about the burden, for he `is' intelligent.
