KJV ORIGINAL
The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fifth group went to Malchijah, the sixth group went to Mijamin,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of listing how the priests were organized into different groups for serving in the temple.
📚 Historical Context
King David organized the priests into 24 divisions that would take turns serving in the temple throughout the year. This system ensured orderly worship and that all qualified priests had opportunity to serve. Each division served for about two weeks at a time before rotating out.
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