KJV ORIGINAL
The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The seventh group was led by Hakkoz, and the eighth group was led by Abijah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing the order of priestly families who would take turns serving in God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's organization of the priests into 24 divisions that would rotate their service in the temple. Each family group would serve for one week at a time, twice a year, ensuring orderly worship and preventing chaos among the many priests. This system continued for centuries and was still in place during Jesus' time - Zechariah (John the Baptist's father) belonged to the division of Abijah mentioned here.
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