1 Chronicles 15:17
So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;
Cross-reference
1 Chronicles 15:19 names the same three musicians (Heman, Asaph, Ethan) and specifies their role with cymbals — a direct parallel.
1 Chronicles 6:33 gives Heman's genealogy, identifying him as the singer appointed here.
1 Chronicles 6:44 gives the genealogy of Ethan the Merarite, one of the musicians appointed here — deepening his identity.
1 Chronicles 25:1-5 details the divisions of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, expanding on the musicians listed here.
In 1 Chronicles 25:2, Asaph's sons are listed under his direction as a prophet — expanding on Asaph's role appointed in 15:17.
1 Chronicles 16:37 continues the story, placing Asaph as permanent minister before the ark — fulfilling the appointment in 15:17.
1 Chronicles 25:4 lists the sons of Heman, the musician appointed here, expanding his family line and role in temple worship.
Psalm 73:1 is titled 'A psalm of Asaph' — linking the musician Asaph appointed here to the authorship of psalms.
Psalm 83:1 is also titled 'A psalm of Asaph' — another psalm attributed to the same Asaph appointed in 15:17.
1 Kings 4:31 mentions Heman and Ethan as famous wise men — the same names as the musicians here, showing their broader reputation.
Ezra 2:41 records the sons of Asaph returning from exile, connecting Asaph's line to the post-exilic temple singers.