KJV ORIGINAL
The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The eleventh group was led by Eliashib, the twelfth group was led by Jakim,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a list showing how the priests were organized into different groups to serve in the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's organization of the priests into 24 divisions that would take turns serving in the temple. Each group would serve for a week at a time, twice a year, ensuring orderly worship and that all priestly families had opportunity to serve. This system continued through the time of Jesus, as we see with Zechariah (John the Baptist's father) who belonged to the division of Abijah.
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