KJV ORIGINAL
The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The twenty-first group chosen by lot went to Hothir, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people total:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Hothir and his family were selected as the twenty-first group of temple musicians, with twelve members in their group.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's organization of the temple musicians into 24 groups who would take turns serving in worship. Each group had 12 members and would serve for specific periods throughout the year. The selection was done by casting lots to ensure fairness and divine guidance in the assignments.
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