25:1 with stringed instruments, with harps, and with cymbals See Psa 33:2 and note.

Asaph Leading musician for the ark’s procession into Jerusalem (1 Chr 16:5). See note on Psa 73:title.

of Heman Grandson of the prophet Samuel (1 Chr 6:33).

of Jeduthun Associated with three of psalms (Pss 39:title; 62:title; 77:title).

25:3 thanksgiving and praise to Yahweh Thanksgiving and praise were closely related as thanksgiving involved praising God for His provision or protection (see Psa 30 and note).

25:5 the seer of the king The Hebrew word used here, chozeh, is essentially equivalent to the title of prophet (2 Sam 24:11).

fourteen sons and three daughters An ideal family (see note on Job 1:2).

25:7 were two hundred and eighty-eight Divided into 24 groups of 12 (1 Chr 25:9–31).

25:8 they cast lots See note on 24:5.