KJV ORIGINAL
So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the LORD, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the total number of them, along with their relatives who were trained in singing songs to the LORD—all who were skilled musicians—was 288.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is counting the total number of skilled musicians and singers who were specially trained to lead worship in God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's organization of temple worship before the temple was built. David appointed skilled musicians from the Levite families to lead worship with instruments and singing. These 288 musicians were the master teachers who would train others and lead the musical worship in the future temple.
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