# 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/jit/translate-names]])

# The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were appointed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The Levites appointed the musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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](../13/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-unknown]])