# Connecting Statement:

This continues the list of men whom the Levites appointed to sing and play music as the people brought the ark to Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were appointed

This can be stated in active form. AT: "The Levites appointed the musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# cymbals

two thin, round metal plates that are hit together to make a loud sound. See how you translated this in [1 Chronicles 13:8](../13/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

# Alamoth ... Sheminith

The meaning of these words is not clear but may refer to a style of music. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

# led the way

"led the other musicians" or "led the processional"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bronze]]