KJV ORIGINAL
The fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fourth group went to Izri, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people in total.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing the fourth musical group in the temple worship, led by Izri and including his family members.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's organization of the Levites for temple worship, specifically the musicians and singers. David divided the musicians into 24 groups of 12 people each, with each group taking turns leading worship in the temple. These were professional musicians whose full-time job was to provide music for worship services.
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