Matthew Poole and continuators on Nehemiah 12:46

46 For in the days of David and Asaph m, of old, there were chief of the singers , and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.

There were some overseers, whose Office it was to see that the Singers were fit for, and diligent in their work: and therefore they took care of it at this time.

n And Heman, and Ieduthun, 1 Chron. 25. 1. but Asaph only is mentioned here, as the most eminent and useful in that work.

Marginal references: 1 Chr. 25. 1, &c.