The fourth lot fell to Zeri and twelve of his sons and relatives.
Parallel translations
- WEB the fourth to Izri, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
- KJV The fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
- BSB the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
- NKJV the fourth for Jizri, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
- NASB the fourth to Izri, his sons and his relatives, twelve;
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Quick answer
The fourth lot fell to Izri, with his sons and brothers, twelve in all. The roster of musical courses continues.
Overview
Izri (a variant of Zeri in 25:3) heads the fourth division of musicians. Each entry follows the same pattern, reinforcing the orderly fairness of the arrangement. The Chronicler's repetition is not tedious filler but a testimony that every appointed group had its honored share in leading God's people in praise.
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