6. All these men were under the direction of their fathers as they made music at the house of the lord. Their responsibilities included the playing of cymbals, harps, and lyres at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman reported directly to the king.
7. They and their families were all trained in making music before the lord, and each of them—288 in all—was an accomplished musician.
8. The musicians were appointed to their term of service by means of sacred lots, without regard to whether they were young or old, teacher or student.
9. The first lot fell to Joseph of the Asaph clan and twelve of his sons and relatives.The second lot fell to Gedaliah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
10. The third lot fell to Zaccur and twelve of his sons and relatives.
11. The fourth lot fell to Zeri and twelve of his sons and relatives.
12. The fifth lot fell to Nethaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
13. The sixth lot fell to Bukkiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.