Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)
Hosa, que era de la familia de Merari, tuvo hijos. Simri era el líder, aunque no era el hijo mayor - su padre lo escogió para ser el líder de todos modos.
Simri fue escogido como líder por su padre, aunque no era el primogénito.
📚 Contexto Histórico
This passage is part of King David's organization of the temple workers, specifically the gatekeepers who would guard the entrances to God's house. The Merarites were one of the three main family groups of Levites who had special duties in caring for the tabernacle and later the temple. Normally the firstborn son would inherit leadership, but fathers could choose a different son if they believed he was better suited for the role.
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