KJV ORIGINAL
And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their relatives who lived in the surrounding villages would take turns coming to help them for seven-day periods.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how family members from nearby villages would rotate in to serve alongside the temple workers for week-long shifts.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the organization of the Levites who served in the temple after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile. The temple required constant care and worship, so workers were organized into rotating shifts. Those who lived in villages outside Jerusalem would come for scheduled seven-day periods to assist their relatives who were permanently stationed at the temple.
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