David was wrapped in a linen robe, as were all the Levites carrying the ark, the musicians, and Kenaniah the supervisor of transport and the musicians; David also wore a linen ephod.

The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;

Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds!

These are the ones who served along with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman the musician, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

The musicians and Levite family leaders stayed in rooms at the sanctuary and were exempt from other duties, for day and night they had to carry out their assigned tasks.

Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Announce every day how he delivers!

David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint some of their relatives as musicians; they were to play various instruments, including stringed instruments and cymbals, and to sing loudly and joyfully.