Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 25:24
the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records the seventeenth assignment of temple musicians to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers. This entry follows a sequential roster of Levitical families organized for worship service.
The words — The Hebrew שְׁנֵים עָשָׂר (shnayim 'asar) literally translates to "two ten," denoting the number twelve. This numeral confirms the fixed size of the assigned musical division.
The thread — The Chronicler repeats this exact structural formula for the sixteenth, eighteenth, and subsequent groups in 1 Chronicles 25:23 and 1 Chronicles 25:25. The pattern establishes a standardized roster for temple service across the chapter.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of organized, hereditary service within Israel's worship system. It requires the reader to see how specific families were allocated fixed roles rather than leaving ministry to chance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: