1 Chronicles 25:7

So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the Lord, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.

Cross-references

In 1 Chronicles 23:5, 4,000 musicians praised with instruments — a broader count, while here 288 are the skilled leaders.

In 1 Chronicles 6:32, the Kohathites ministered with singing before the temple — the same role of temple musicians described here.

In 1 Chronicles 15:22, Chenaniah was skillful and in charge of singing — illustrating the skill requirement echoed here.