1 Chronicles 15:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the family of Merari: Asaiah was their leader, along with 220 of his relatives.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists Asaiah as the leader of the Merari family group, with 220 family members serving together.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of David's careful organization to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Merarites were one of the three main branches of the Levite tribe, specifically responsible for carrying and caring for the structural components of the tabernacle. David was ensuring that the proper Levitical families were involved in this sacred task, learning from earlier mistakes when the Ark wasn't handled according to God's instructions.

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