The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The fourteenth group was led by Mattithiah, and together with his sons and relatives, they numbered twelve people.
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
In the time of King David, the Israelites were organizing the temple worship by assigning specific roles to the Levites, particularly in music and singing, as part of preparing for regular service in God's house. 1 Chronicles 25 lists the divisions of these musicians, who were descendants of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, to ensure orderly and dedicated worship. This verse specifically mentions Mattithiah and his family as the fourteenth group, consisting of twelve members, highlighting the structured approach to temple duties.
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