The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The third assignment went to Zaccur, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
This verse is listing the third group of temple musicians assigned to serve, led by Zaccur and including his family members.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the Levites were organized into specific groups to handle various duties in the temple, including music and worship, as part of preparing for the proper functioning of religious services. 1 Chronicles 25 lists the divisions of the musicians, with Zaccur and his family being assigned as the third group, consisting of himself, his sons, and his brothers, totaling twelve members. This organization reflected the importance of structured and dedicated service in Israel's worship practices.
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