Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 25:17
the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the assignment of the tenth musical division to Shimei and his extended family during the organization of temple worship personnel.
The words — הָ/עֲשִׂירִ֣י (ha./'a.si.Ri) translates literally as “the tenth,” establishing the sequence, while שִׁמְעִ֔י (shim.'I) names the designated family head.
The thread — This verse continues the sequential listing of Levitical divisions in 1 Chronicles 25:16–18, where each numbered assignment concludes with the phrase “12 in all.”
Why it lands — It requires the reader to track the systematic allocation of worship leaders and recognize the completion of a twelve-member group.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: