The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The fifteenth group was led by Jeremoth, and his group included his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
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
In the time of King David, the Levites were organized into specific divisions to serve in the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that worship was conducted in an orderly and dedicated manner. This verse is part of a list in 1 Chronicles that details the twenty-four courses of musicians descended from Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, with the fifteenth course assigned to Jeremoth and his family, totaling twelve members. This structure highlighted the importance of music and structured service in Israel's religious life as they prepared for temple worship.
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