Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was master of the music: he gave directions about the song, because he was expert.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites for the music, gave instruction in music, for he was skilful.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.

World English Bible (WEB)

Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Chenaniah, head of the Levites, `is' over the burden; he instructeth about the burden, for he `is' intelligent.