KJV ORIGINAL
These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the groups of gatekeepers from the families of Kore and Merari.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is organizing the temple gatekeepers into family groups to show how worship duties were divided among different families.
📚 Historical Context
During King David's reign, he organized the Levites (the priestly tribe) into specific roles for temple service. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and maintaining order during worship. Kore and Merari were descendants of Levi, and their families had been given the hereditary duty of serving as temple gatekeepers.
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