“And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.”
King James Version (KJV)
15:22 For song - He was the moderator of the musick, instructing themwhen and how to lift up their voices, or change their notes, or maketheir stops.
And Chenaniah chiefe of the Leuites was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilfull.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was {in charge of} the singing; he gave instruction in singing because he was skillful.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was master of the music: he gave directions about the song, because he was expert.
- Basic English Bible
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites for the music, gave instruction in music, for he was skilful.
- Darby Bible
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.
- Webster's Bible
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.
- World English Bible
And Chenaniah, head of the Levites, [is] over the burden; he instructeth about the burden, for he [is] intelligent.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song; he was master in the song, because he was skilful.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible