The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The twentieth group was led by Eliathah, and his group included him, his sons, and his relatives, twelve people in total.
This verse is part of organizing the temple musicians into groups, with Eliathah leading the twentieth group of twelve musicians.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the Levites were organized into groups to serve in the tabernacle and prepare for temple worship, as described in the books of Chronicles. This chapter specifically lists the divisions of musicians assigned to lead praise and worship, with 1 Chronicles 25:27 noting Eliathah and his family as the twentieth group, consisting of twelve members. This organization reflected the structured approach to sacred duties in ancient Israel, emphasizing the role of families in religious service.
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