And the men did the work faithfully. — Literally, And the men were working (or dealing) in good faith in the work. In 2 Kings 22:7 Josiah bids the High Priest not to require any account of the money delivered to the master-workmen, “because they work in good faith.”

And the overseers of them were.And over them were set. The names of the overseers, and the details added in next verse, are peculiar to and characteristic of the chronicler.

To set it forward.To lead, conduct, preside; usually a musical term. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 23:4.)

And other... music. — Literally, and the Levites, to wit, every one skilled in the instruments of song. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 15:16; 1 Chronicles 25:7.)

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