Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore:
From the descendants of Hebron: Eliel was the leader, and he had eighty relatives with him.
This verse lists Eliel as the leader of the Hebron family group, along with his eighty family members who were helping with an important religious ceremony.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King David, he was organizing the Levites to properly transport the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, as part of establishing a centralized place of worship. This involved dividing them into family groups based on their clans, such as the sons of Hebron, to ensure the sacred task was carried out with reverence and order. In this specific verse, Eliel is listed as the chief among his brethren, who numbered eighty, reflecting the detailed administrative structure David implemented for religious duties.
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