The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The seventh assignment went to Jesharelah, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
This verse is recording how the temple musicians were organized into groups, with Jesharelah leading the seventh group of twelve people.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Chronicles, King David was organizing the Levites for service in the newly established worship system in Jerusalem after bringing the Ark of the Covenant there. This chapter specifically lists the divisions of musicians and singers from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, assigning them roles in the temple worship. Jesharelah was the seventh leader in this list, with his group consisting of himself, his sons, and his brethren, totaling twelve members.
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