KJV ORIGINAL
The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fifteenth group was led by Jeremoth, and his group included his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists Jeremoth as the leader of the fifteenth group of musicians who served in God's temple, with his family members making up a team of twelve.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's organization of the temple musicians into 24 groups that would take turns serving in worship. Each group had 12 members and was led by a skilled musician, often with family members serving together. This systematic approach ensured continuous, excellent music for worship in the temple that Solomon would build.
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