Since few Levites had returned to live in Jerusalem (see Ezra 2:40–42; 8:15–19), leaders recruited all Levites throughout the land to form two impressive choirs and orchestras.
Netophathites came from near Bethlehem (1 Chronicles 2:54).
Beth-gilgal was near Jericho.
Geba and Azmaveth were in the territory of Benjamin.