And their brothers the Levites were appointed for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.
When the Levites were first ordained in the wilderness much of the work then appointed them lay in carrying and taking care of the tabernacle and the utensils of it, while they were in their march through the wilderness. In David's time their number was increased; and, though the greater part of them was dispersed all the nation over, to teach the people the good...
Commenting on 1 Chronicles 6:31-53
Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service--Those of them who were endowed with musical tastes and talents were employed in various other departments of the temple service.
Their brethren also the Levites [were] appointed unto all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God. (i) The Levites are called the singers brothers because they came from the same stock. (k) Read .