The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The twenty-first group chosen by lot went to Hothir, along with his sons and relatives, making twelve people total:
This verse records that Hothir and his family were selected as the twenty-first group of temple musicians, with twelve members in their group.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the Levites were organized into divisions to handle various duties in the temple, including music and worship, as part of preparing for the tabernacle's services. This verse specifically lists the 21st division assigned to Hothir, which included him, his sons, and his brothers, totaling twelve members, to ensure a systematic rotation in service. Such organization reflected the importance of structured worship in ancient Israelite society.
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