Now Chenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was foremost over the prophecies, in order to mark out in advance the melodies. For indeed, he was very skillful
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King James Version
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he wasEnglish Standard Version
Chenaniah, leader of the Levites in music, should direct the music, for he understood it.New International Version
Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it.