Daily Reading: 1 Chronicles 24-26
David, together with the commanders of the army,
set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of
prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals.
25:1
Footnote: There is more to prophesying than predicting
the future. Prophecy also involves singing God's praises and preaching God's
messages. Prophets could be musicians, farmers (Amos 1:1), wives (2 Kings
22:14), or leaders (Deuteronomy 34:10) -- anyone who boldly accurately spoke out
for God and tried to bring people back to worshiping him. From a large group of
musicians David chose those who showed an unusual ability to tell about God and
to encourage others in song.
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh and
Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-Edom.
26:5
Footnote: "God had blessed Obed-Edom." The status of
children in society has fluctuated throughout history; sometimes they are highly
esteemed, and sometimes abused and cheated. But Scripture shows no such
vacillation -- children are called a blessing from God, and God never views them
as a burden (Psalm 127:3-5; Mark 10:13-15).
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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