Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve.
From the descendants of Uzziel: Amminadab was the leader, along with his relatives - 112 men in total.
This verse is listing one of the Levite family groups that David organized to transport the Ark of the Covenant, showing how God's work requires careful organization and many willing participants.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of King David's efforts to properly transport the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem after a previous attempt went wrong due to not following God's instructions. David was organizing the Levites, who were descendants of Kohath and responsible for sacred duties, by listing specific family lines like that of Uzziel to ensure the task was carried out with reverence and order. This reflects the ancient Israelite emphasis on genealogical records for maintaining purity and proper worship practices.
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