The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The tenth group was led by Shimei, and his group included his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
This verse is listing the tenth musical group in the temple worship rotation, showing how worship was carefully organized with families serving together.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, which was written after the Babylonian exile to recount Israel's history and God's faithfulness, King David is organizing the Levites for their roles in temple worship, particularly in music and singing. This chapter lists the various families and their assignments to ensure structured and dedicated service in the house of God. Verse 17 specifically names the tenth division assigned to Shimei, including his sons and relatives, totaling twelve individuals.
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