Jeduthun - lauder; praising - the name of one or two men in the
Bible.
A
Levite of the family of
Merari, and one of the three masters of music appointed by
David. (1 Chr. 16:41, 42; 25:1-6) His office was generally to preside over the music of the temple service. Jeduthun's name stands at the head of
Psalms39,
62 and
77, indicating probably that they were to be sung by his choir.
Heman and Jeduthun were responsible for the sounding of the trumpets and cymbals and for the playing of the other instruments for
sacred song. (1 Chronicles 16:42).