the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;
Parallel translations
- WEB the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
- KJV The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
- BSB the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
- NKJV the sixth for Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
- NLT The sixth lot fell to Bukkiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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Quick answer
The sixth lot fell to Bukkiah, with his sons and brothers, twelve. The list of musical courses proceeds in order.
Overview
Bukkiah, a son of Heman (25:4), heads the sixth division. The mingling of Asaph's, Jeduthun's, and Heman's families across the lots shows that no single household dominated; all three guilds shared the ministry. This blending of families in united praise pictures the unity God desires among all who worship Him together.
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