Nehemiah 12:36

And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them.

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 23:5 records David's instruments for praise, the same 'musical instruments of David' used in this dedication.

2 Chronicles 8:14 records David's ordinances for Levite singers with instruments, the same tradition referenced with 'musical instruments of David' here.

Amos 6:5 Contrast

Amos 6:5 condemns those who invent instruments like David for idle songs — opposite of the proper worship use here, highlighting misuse vs. proper use.

1 Chronicles 15:16 describes David appointing Levites as singers with instruments — the origin of the 'musical instruments of David' mentioned here.