KJV ORIGINAL
Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Izhar's descendants: Shelomith was the leader.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is identifying Shelomith as the head of one of the Levitical family groups descended from Izhar.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's organization of the Levites for temple service around 1000 BC. The Levites were divided into family groups based on their ancestors, with Izhar being one of the sons of Kohath, who was a son of Levi. David was systematically organizing these priestly families to ensure orderly worship and service in the future temple that his son Solomon would build.
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