And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.
Also we certify you, that, touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Neth´inim, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.
And Mattani´ah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbuki´ah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammu´a, the son of Galal, the son of Jedu´thun.
Go unto the house of the Rech´abites, and speak unto them, and bring them into the house of the Lord, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink.