Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)
Hosah, who was from the family of Merari, had sons. Simri was the leader, even though he wasn't the oldest son - his father chose him to be the leader anyway.
This verse shows that Hosah's father chose his son Simri to be the family leader, even though Simri wasn't the firstborn son.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of King David's organization of the temple workers, specifically the gatekeepers who would guard the entrances to God's house. The Merarites were one of the three main family groups of Levites who had special duties in caring for the tabernacle and later the temple. Normally the firstborn son would inherit leadership, but fathers could choose a different son if they believed he was better suited for the role.
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