KJV ORIGINAL
The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fourteenth group was led by Mattithiah, and together with his sons and relatives, they numbered twelve people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing Mattithiah as the leader of the fourteenth group of temple musicians, with his family members making up a team of twelve.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's organization of the temple musicians into 24 groups, each responsible for leading worship at different times. Each group consisted of 12 trained musicians who would serve in rotation at the temple in Jerusalem. This systematic approach ensured continuous, skilled musical worship in God's house.
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