Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Obed-edom with their brethren—Hosah, mentioned at the close of the verse, and a great number besides (see on I Chronicles 26:1).
to be porters—doorkeepers.
So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the Lord Asaph and his brethren, etc.—The sequel of the chapter describes the appointment of the sacred musicians and their respective duties.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 Chronicles 16:38:
1 Chronicles 25:2
Amos 9:11
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