1 Chronicles 15:19

So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals of brass;

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 15:16 records David's command to appoint musicians with cymbals, which this verse then enacts.

In 1 Chronicles 15:17, the same three musicians (Heman, Asaph, Ethan) are appointed with their parentage.

1 Chronicles 16:5 continues the same appointment, naming Asaph specifically sounding cymbals as chief musician.

1 Chronicles 16:42 again mentions Heman and Jeduthun (Ethan) with cymbals for temple music, reinforcing their role.

1 Chronicles 25:1 explicitly sets apart the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with cymbals, directly echoing this verse.

1 Chronicles 25:6 states these same three families were under their fathers' direction for music with cymbals, confirming the arrangement.

1 Chronicles 6:33 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 6:33, Heman the musician's genealogy is traced, confirming his identity and Levitical lineage.

1 Chronicles 13:8 describes an earlier ark procession also using cymbals, showing a parallel celebration.

1 Chronicles 25:4 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 25:4, Heman's sons are listed as musicians under David, expanding on his family's service.

2 Chronicles 29:14 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 29:14, descendants of Heman are mentioned during Hezekiah's temple restoration, showing his lineage's continuity.