KJV ORIGINAL
The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The seventh assignment went to Jesharelah, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording how the temple musicians were organized into groups, with Jesharelah leading the seventh group of twelve people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's organization of the temple musicians and singers who would serve in the future temple that his son Solomon would build. David divided the musicians from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun into 24 groups, each with 12 members, to serve on rotating schedules. This was part of David's careful preparation for proper worship in God's house.
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