The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,
The twenty-first group went to Jachin, the twenty-second group went to Gamul,
This verse is part of listing how the priests were organized into different groups to serve in the temple in an orderly way.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles, the priests descended from Aaron were organized into 24 divisions to rotate their service in the Tabernacle, ensuring that worship and sacrifices were conducted in an orderly manner throughout the year. This system was part of a broader effort to structure religious duties and maintain fairness among the priestly families. The verse specifically lists the 21st division assigned to Jachin and the 22nd to Gamul as part of this detailed arrangement.
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