KJV ORIGINAL
Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the tribe of Levi, Hashabiah son of Kemuel was the leader. From the descendants of Aaron, Zadok was the leader.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two religious leaders - Hashabiah who led the Levites and Zadok who led Aaron's descendants in their service to God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of King David's administration, listing the leaders of Israel's twelve tribes during his reign. The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties, while the Aaronites (descendants of Aaron) were the priests who performed sacrifices and maintained the tabernacle worship.
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