Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:
From the descendants of Elizaphan: Shemaiah was their leader, along with his relatives who numbered two hundred.
This verse is listing Shemaiah as the leader of 200 men from the family line of Elizaphan who were chosen to help transport the Ark of the Covenant.
📚 Historical Context
During King David's reign, he was organizing the Levites to properly transport the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem after an earlier attempt failed because they did not follow God's specific instructions. This involved assigning roles to various Levite families, who were descendants of Israel's tribal leaders, to ensure the sacred task was carried out with reverence. In this verse, the sons of Elizaphan are listed, with Shemaiah as their chief and 200 brothers, highlighting the structured preparation for worship.
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