KJV ORIGINAL
The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fifteenth assignment went to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing the order in which different priestly families would serve in the temple, with Bilgah's family serving fifteenth and Immer's family serving sixteenth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's organization of the priests into 24 divisions, each serving in the temple for one week at a time throughout the year. These priestly families were descendants of Aaron, and this system ensured orderly worship and temple service. The casting of lots mentioned earlier in the chapter was used to fairly determine the order of service for each family.
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