And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:
And Obed-Edom with his relatives, sixty-eight people in total; Obed-Edom the son of Jeduthun and Hosah were appointed as gatekeepers.
This verse is listing the people David appointed to serve as gatekeepers at the house of God, showing how worship required organized service from many faithful people.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, after he successfully brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, he organized the Levites for various duties in the worship services to ensure proper order in the Tabernacle. Obed-Edom, who had previously hosted the Ark and experienced God's blessings, was appointed along with his sixty-eight relatives and others like the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to serve as porters, guarding the entrances and maintaining security. This reflected David's efforts to establish a structured system for Israel's religious practices.
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