The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The twelfth assignment went to Hashabiah, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people in total.
This verse is recording how temple musicians were organized into groups of twelve, with Hashabiah leading the twelfth group.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the Levites were organized into groups to serve in the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that worship was conducted in an orderly and dedicated manner. This verse is part of a detailed list in 1 Chronicles that divides the musicians into 24 courses, each assigned specific duties to maintain the temple's musical services. Hashabiah and his family were designated as the twelfth group, consisting of twelve members, highlighting the structured system David established for sacred service.
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