KJV ORIGINAL
The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is listing the number of worship singers from Asaph's family who returned from exile to rebuild the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census of Jewish people returning from Babylonian exile around 538 BC to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. Asaph was a prominent musician and worship leader during King David's time, and his descendants continued this musical ministry for generations. The careful counting of these singers shows how important worship music was considered in restoring proper temple worship.
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