Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve.
From the descendants of Uzziel: Amminadab was the leader, along with his relatives - 112 men in total.
This verse is listing one of the Levite family groups that David organized to transport the Ark of the Covenant, showing how God's work requires careful organization and many willing participants.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's detailed preparation to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem after his first attempt failed. David learned that only the Levites were permitted to carry the Ark, so he organized them by their ancestral families. Uzziel was one of the three sons of Kohath (a Levite clan), and his descendants had specific duties in caring for the sacred objects of worship.
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