The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The thirteenth assignment went to Shubael, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
This verse records that Shubael and his family group of twelve people received the thirteenth assignment in the temple music ministry.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King David, the Levites were organized into divisions to manage temple services, including musicians and singers, as part of establishing a structured worship system in Jerusalem. This chapter specifically lists the 24 courses of musicians descended from leaders like Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, with each group assigned to serve in rotation. Shubael was a leader in one of these divisions, and his group, consisting of himself, his sons, and his brothers, totaled twelve members to ensure orderly participation in worship.
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