The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The seventeenth assignment went to Joshbekashah, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people total.
This verse is part of an organized list showing how temple musicians were divided into groups of twelve for worship service.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the Israelites were organizing the Levites into specific divisions for temple service, as part of preparing for structured worship in God's house. This verse specifically lists the seventeenth group of musicians, led by Joshbekashah along with his sons and relatives, who were assigned to play instruments and lead praise. This organization reflected the importance of dedicated roles in maintaining orderly and reverent worship practices among the people of Israel.
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