Other translations
American Standard Version
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.
Darby Bible Translation
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites for the music, gave instruction in music, for he was skilful.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And Chonenias chief of the Levites, presided over the prophecy, to give out the tunes: for he was very skilful.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Chenaniah, leader of the Levites in music, should direct the music, for he understood it.
God's Word
Chenaniah, a Levite leader, instructed others how to sing prophetic songs because he was skilled at it.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Chenaniah, the leader of the Levites in music, was to direct the music because he was skillful.
International Standard Version
Chenaniah, music leader for the descendants of Levi, served as music director, because he was expert at it.
NET Bible
Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was in charge of transport, for he was well-informed on this matter;
New American Standard Bible
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was in charge of the singing; he gave instruction in singing because he was skillful.
New International Version
Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it.
New Living Translation
Kenaniah, the head Levite, was chosen as the choir leader because of his skill.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.
The World English Bible
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was over the song: he instructed about the song, because he was skillful.