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All these [Levites] sang at the LORD's temple under the direction of their fathers Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. They played cymbals, lyres, and harps for worship in God's temple under the direction of the king.
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They, along with their relatives, were trained, skilled musicians for the LORD. There were 288 of them.
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They drew lots for their assignment of duties, the youngest as well as the oldest, the skilled [musicians] along with the students.
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The first lot drawn chose Joseph, the son of Asaph. The second chose Gedaliah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The third chose Zaccur, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The fourth chose Izri, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The fifth chose Nethaniah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The sixth chose Bukkiah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The seventh chose Jesarelah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The eighth chose Jeshaiah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The ninth chose Mattaniah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.