The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The nineteenth group was led by Mallothi, and including him, his sons, and his relatives, there were twelve people in total.
This verse lists Mallothi as the leader of the nineteenth group of temple musicians, with his family making up a team of twelve.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the Levites were organized into groups to serve in the tabernacle, including musicians who were assigned by lots to ensure fair and orderly rotation in their duties. This chapter of 1 Chronicles lists the 24 divisions of these musicians, reflecting the detailed administrative structure David established for worship in Israel. The verse specifically mentions the nineteenth lot assigned to Mallothi and his family, indicating a total of twelve individuals dedicated to this role.
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